Principal’s ReportWelcome to staff and students for the final term of 2015. Over the holiday break QBC students participated at Sportsfest in Australind and 8 students 3 staff and an ex-student went on our third Community and Compassion trip to the Bali Orphanages in Singaraja. Thank you to Mrs Hamilton, Mr Smith, Mrs Garcia, Mr Cristonsen and Megan Quick who supervised the students in Bali and Mrs Werner, Mr Davis, Mrs Robertson, Mrs Oosthuizen, Mr and Mrs Quick, Mrs Mann and ex-students Cassidy Taylor, Dylan Van De Leur and Megan Quick who gave up their time to lead and support the students at Sportsfest. We have the honour of recognising and congratulating our 2015 Year 11 and Year 12 Award Winners and our student leaders for 2016 at our Awards Assembly. We will reflect on the journey our Year 12’s have had at QBC and say farewell at their Graduation Ceremony on the 21st October. They will be in our prayers as they prepare for and complete their final examinations and we wish them every success in their future endeavours. We also say farewell to Mrs Casey Skupin who leaves to have her first child and we welcome Miss Meyer and Miss West who will be taking her Dance classes. We also welcome the return of Mrs Wright from maternity leave.As we think of our Yr 12’s and Mrs Skupin embarking on a new phase of life we lift them up in our prayers and pray that God will light the path before them according to His will.

Psalm 119:105 ‘Your word is a lamp for my feet and a light on my path’

Tel Williams Principal

Isaiah 40:31 (NIV)But those who hope in the Lord

will renew their strength.They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary,

they will walk and not be faint.

Principal’s Report 1 Calendar of Events 2

Notices / Reminders 3 ACC Carnival 4

Student Accomplishments 5

Grandcarers Support Scheme 6

Science Excursion 7

Year 11 River Cruise 8 & 9

Bali Compassion Trip 10 & 11

Uniform Shop 12

College Info 13 - 15

Community News 16

What’s Inside

ISSUE 14 16 OCTOBER 2015

Newsletter Quinns Baptist College

Diary of EventsFriday 16/10 Year 11 & 12 Awards Ceremony

Monday 19/10 Last day for Year 12 Students

Wednesday 21/10 Year 12 Graduation Ceremony (6.30 - 8.30pm)

Monday 2/11 WACE Exams Commences

Friday 6/11 Year 10 Formal Dinner

Wednesday 11/11 Year 8 Social at Outback Splash

Year 5 Science Incursion

QBC

&Notices

Reminders SCHOOL FEES 2015 per Student

Pre-Kindy $1120 Kindy $3010 Primary $3680 Secondary $5810

TERM DATES: 2015

ENDS Thursday 10/12/15

PAYING OF SCHOOL FEES IN 2015 DIRECT DEBIT A reminder that if there are any changes to the frequency or bank account details that you have previously provided the school with from which your annual, semester, termly or monthly payments are made, please notify the school as soon as possible. Unless we are informed otherwise, your information from 2014 will be used in 2015.

Direct Debits will continue to be made as follows:

1 payment on 20th February

2 equal payments on 20th of February and July

4 equal payments on 20th of February, April, July and October

10 equal payments on the 20th of each month February - November

TERM DATES: 2016

TERM 1: STARTS Monday 01/02/16 ENDS Thursday 07/04/16

TERM 2: STARTS Tuesday 26/04/16 ENDS Thursday 30/06/16

TERM 3: STARTS Tuesday 19/07/16 ENDS Thursday 22/09/16

TERM 4: STARTS Monday 10/10/16 ENDS Friday 9/12/16

Relaxing in the Chaplain’s lounge

2ND HAND BOOK SALE / HIGH SCHOOLSATURDAY 12TH DECEMBER 2015 9AM - 10AMBOOKLISTS WILL BE ON OUR WEBSITE AND POSTED OUT TO PARENTS BY 1ST DECEMBER 2015NOTE: THERE IS NO STREAMING FOR CORE SUBJECTS

ACCAthletics Carnival

ON 9 SEPTEMBER, QBC COMPETED AT THE ACC ATHLETICS CARNIvAL HELD AT THE WA ATHLETICS STADIUM. OUR QBC TEAM FACED AN UPHILL BATTLE AGAINST SOME vERY GOOD SCHOOLS AND THE FOLLOWING STUDENTS EMERGED WITH ENHANCED REPUTATIONS AS GOOD ALL ROUND ATHLETES. THANK YOU TO ALL THE STAFF AND STUDENTS FOR A GOOD EvENT AND FLYING THE QBC BANNER.

INDIvIDUAL PERFORMANCESCHARLIE RIGBY PLACED 4TH IN THE BOYS OPEN DIvISIONORRIN BURGESS PLACED 3RD IN THE BOYS U13 DIvISIONDAMIAN BOSHOFF PLACED 4TH IN THE BOYS U13 DIvISIONCOLBY SMITH WAS THE BOYS U14 CHAMPIONROYAN NORMAN THE GIRLS U14 RUNNER UP CHAMPIONHAMISH CULBERT WAS THE BOYS RUNNER UP CHAMPION IN THE U16 DIv AND SARAH LACHENICHT PLACE 4TH IN THE U16 GIRLS DIv

QBC

We love hearing about students’ achievements. Please email secondarystudents@

qbc.wa.edu.au if your child is representing the state or Australia in any event.

The College would like to congratulate Marcha Oosthuizen

who got selected for the under 16 WA Indoor State

Netball Team and will represent WA in Adelaide from

the 6 - 12th of December.

Student Accomplishments

Holly competed in Adelaide recently and won a Bronze medal in the

team event, Bronze in the Mixed doubles and came 3rd overall in the

order of merit for the tournament. She was then picked to represent

Australia in the World Junior Table Tennis Championships which are

being held in Vendee, France at the end of November/early December

this year - Well done Holly, you are an inspiration to the College

Holly Heads For France To Represent Australia

Grandcarers Support Scheme for all enquiries call:

Wanslea Grandcarers Support Scheme

1800 794 909

10.00am - 4.00pm Monday to Friday

What is the Grandcarers Support Scheme: An annual payment to grandcarers who have the full-time care of

their grandchild / grandchildren

Criteria: Providing full-time care for grandchildren under 16 years Minimum of four months care in the past year Not receiving financial support from the Department for

Child Protection and Family Support Willing to sign a Statutory Declaration confirming that the

information provided is true and correct

How much is the payment: Eligible grandcarers will receive $400 for the first grandchild and

$250 for each additional grandchild under 16 years

How to apply:

Telephone Wanslea 1800 794 909 to apply or

Online at: www.wanslea.asn.au/gss to download the application form

then Send your completed application form to:

Wanslea Grandcarers Support Scheme PO Box 1142 Cloverdale WA 6985

On Wednesday, the 9th of September, the Year 10.1 Science class went on a field trip

down to the beach near our College. The aim of the excursion was to put into practice

their 'fossil-making' skills. The students have been learning how to make 'fossils' by

taking moulds of the inprints left in the sand by animals, as well as some shells and

other objects, as part of their 'Geological Time' Science unit. Many thanks to our

laboratory assistant, Mrs Harris, for joining us for the excursion.

Agnieszka Peters

Head of Science and Computing

Science Excurison

Year 11 River Cruise

Year 11 River Cruise

BALI Compassion TripQBC

Different food, environment, culture and language means people are out of their comfort zone. That is the place where change can occur. What a great team of kids who took on the challenge. Looking forward to seeing the change. Danelle Hamilton

Francis of Assisi said: "For it is in giving that we receive." What I received at Widhya Asih Singaraja Children's Home can not be expressed in words... Manie Smith

To me, Bali was the most meaningful trip I've ever been on. The moment we got there my heart melted and the moment we left my heart broke. Jessica Wasley

I saw and heard so many different heartbreaking and inspiring stories from the kids, that made me grow so attached to them that when I left I was heartbroken. I can't wait for when I go back to them all again and hear about how they have grown. Marcha Oosthuizen

Bali was an amazing experience. It made me happy to see what we as a school were able to do to help children in need. It made me realise how grateful we should be for what we have. Matthew Carlson

I was filled with happiness, knowing that we're contributing to a faithful service, where the children of Widhya Asih are well cared for and blessed. Jono Authers

Early in the trip I had to make a choice, as I like my comforts. I chose to have a positive mindset and remember this trip was not about me. It was absolutely worth eating rice and more rice! Ellie Hamilton

The children show so much gratitude for the little things we take for granted. It was such an awesome life changing experience. Bryn Norman

First meeting the kids is something we will never forget, the huge smiles on their faces welcoming us into their home. The trip was an incredible experience, learning and trying new things and being apart of the Balinese culture for 5 days. Emily Ebert

How do I explain the Bali Compassion trip? It is an adventure in understanding. Together we discover the power of culture and the injustice of wealth. We through this opportunity contribute to each others lives. We take money, but we take home insight. Ryan Cristonsen

Every visit is different, you meet new people and hear different sto-ries yet every time I say goodby I leave with the same sense of humility and gratefulness. See-ing what little they have and yet they're still so joyful and full of life is an encouragement. Megan Quick

The Bali trip is an experience that only being there will impact one's perception and relationship with our students and the Balinese students. Each one of us came home with a new and different empowerment and understanding from when we left. Our donations are reaching out to over 60 students and making education achievable for them from Primary to University.Sharon Garcia

On my trip to Bali I had the chance to experience sharing my love of football with all the children. Aimee Coghlan

It was an eye-opening experience to live with such wonderful children for 6 days. It made me realise how much we have and take for granted. Raewyn Mann

Uniform Shop

QBC Uniform Shop HoursTUESDAYS

8:00am – 12:00pm (All students & parents)(For uniform fittings please come in AFTER 8.30am)12:00pm – 12:30pm (High School students ONLY)

1:30pm – 3:30pm (All students & parents)(For uniform fittings please come in BEFORE 3.00pm)

THURSDAYS

8:00am – 12:00pm (All students & parents)(For uniform fittings please come in AFTER 8.30am)12:00pm – 12:30pm (High School students ONLY)

CLOSES AT 12:30PM

PRIVATE MUSIC LESSONS DURING SCHOOL

Places are still available for DRUMS, GUITAR, PIANO, and VOCALS. Lesson times can

be arranged directly with the respective teachers. Please note that the music teachers

invoice for the term in advance.

Guitar – Owen Hopwood [Cert IV Jazz Guitar W.A.A.P.A. BMUS Jazz W.A.A.P.A

(current)

Owen has worked as a performing and recording artist in Perth for over 7 years being

involved in original and cover bands as well as recording guitars and vocals on 3

different albums. He is currently in the final semester of a bachelor music degree at

the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA), jazz performance major.

Mobile: 0417976571

Drums – Peter Forgus [Diploma of Music Contemporary Drums W.A.A.P.A.]

Peter is currently working as a professional musician in various ensembles around Perth.

Mobile: 0430171581

Vocals - Saffron Sharp (Bachelor Jazz/Voice W.A.A.P.A)

Saffron has performed at many premium music venues around the state including

the Ellington Jazz Club. Mobile: 0419 441 193

Piano lesson and all general music lesson enquiries should be directed to:

GARY BENNESS. MOBILE: 0417004407

OR

MATT SHARP vIA EMAIL: MSHARP@QBC.WA.EDU.AU

TutoringTUTORING TIMETABLE 2015 – TERM 3

MONDAY 3:00 – 3:30

TUESDAY 3:00 – 3:30

WEDNESDAY 3:00 – 3:30

THURSDAY 3:00 – 3:30

MATHS DEPARTMENT Years 7 and 8 - Room 4

Years 7, 10 and Year 11 Applications Room 7

Accounting and Economics - Room 18

ENGLISH DEPARTMENT Year 7 - Room 3

Year 8 - Room 17 Year 11 General - Room 16

Year 12 Stage 1 or 2 Room 16

MATHS DEPARTMENT Years 7 and 8 - Room 4 Years 7, 10 and Year 11 Applications - Room 7

Accounting and Economics Room 18

Year 12 MAS/MAT 3C/D Room 12

Year 9 and MAT2C/D Room 8

ENGLISH DEPARTMENT Year 9 - Room 16

Year 10 - Room 20 Year 11 ATAR - Room 15

Year 12 Stage - 3 Room 5

SCIENCE DEPARTMENT Years 7-12 Science/Physics

Room 30 Years 7-12 Science/H-Biology

Room 29

SOSE DEPARTMENT Years 7-12

S&E/History/Geography/ Psychology

Rooms 2A, 2B and 2C

SCIENCE DEPARTMENT Years 7-12 Science/Chemistry

Room 29 Years 7-12 Science/Biology

Room 31

MATHS DEPARTMENT Year 9 and Year 11 Essentials

Room 13 Years 7-12 Science/Chemistry

Room 29

MATHS DEPARTMENT Year 7 - Room 4

Year 12 MAS/MAT 3C/D Room 12

Year 12 3A/B and Year 11 Methods Room 13

Years 11/12 BME Room 6

SOSE DEPARTMENT Years 7-12

S&E/History/Geography/ Psychology

Rooms 2A, 2B and 2C

The above times refer to Years 7 to 12. Should these times clash with other commitments, students are encouraged to make individual tutoring appointments, where mutually possible, with staff. Upper school students should speak to their relevant staff members should they require tutoring outside these times.

Last year we launched the used Battery Recycling Program at Quinns. Please place them in the specially decorated bin (see photo) in the LIBRARY.

No car or phone batteries please.

If you put the batteries in the general household rubbish bin it goes to landfill and can contain toxic substances which are harmful if released into the environment. Alternatively they may end up at a composting facility and cause contamination. Through our program all metals and components of the batteries are recycled by Auszinc in New South Wales to make street lights, new batteries and steel frames

for houses.

Library is open before and after school so bring them in! Let’s see how many kilograms of batteries we can collect this year.

Thanks to Mindarie Regional Council for setting this up and collecting the batteries.

Quinns Battery Recycling Program

Please feed me a battery (single use or rechargeable)

AA, AAA, Button, C, D, 6V or 9 V

Quinns’ Youth GroupExperience vs.

DisciplineEvery Friday of the school term Quinns Youth is run for High School students. This youth group provided by Quinns Baptist Church aims at providing a safe environment for students to gather out of school hours for games, social interaction and spiritual growth. Throughout the year Quinns Youth runs camps, sleepovers and other events with the goal of building healthy relationships between students whilst helping them grow in faith.

For more information about Quinns Youth or Quinns Baptist Church please contact the School or Ryan Cristonsen directly on: 0417712093

Quinns Youth starts at 7.30pm in the Primary School Auditorium every Friday during school term (unless otherwise advertised) and finishes at 9.30pm. The cost is a $2 donation for materials and some activities away from the school may involve extra costs. Quinns Youth is open to all High School students from Years 7 to 12.

QUINNS COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH

Pastors: Andrew & Danelle Hamilton ~ 0400 044 236Youth Pastor: Ryan Cristonsen ~ 0417 712 093

www.quinnsbaptist.org

Sunday Morning Services start at 9.30am in the Primary School auditoriumFriday Night Youth Group runs 7.30-9.30pm for High School students

QUINNS BAPTIST COLLEGECnr Anchorage Dve & Salerno Dve, Mindarie(Postal: PO Box 72 Quinns Rocks WA 6030)

Telephone: 9305 8808 Facsimile: 9305 1226Email: admin@qbcol.com.au

Community News

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* STEPFAMILIES - AN INTRODUCTION – CLICK HERE

* vIRTUES PARENTING PROGRAMME – CLICK HERE

* FAMILY PATTERNS – CLICK HERE

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