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ISSUE 10 1 NOV 2019

Principal’s Report

Welcome back QBC students, families and staff to the final term of the

year! This week we farewelled our Year 12 students as they graduated from

secondary school. It was a special time as we celebrated their years at QBC.

We wish them all the very best for the future. Thank you to the amazing staff

who decorated the venue so spectacularly; to the newly appointed prefects

for 2020 who served on the night; and to the wonderful team of Year 11

parents who prepared delicious refreshments on the evening.

The Year 10 students are looking forward to their Formal Dinner at AQWA

tonight. This is a special evening for the young people to enjoy friendship out-

of-school, ‘glam up’ and have some fun. Have an awesome night Year 10s!

Congratulations to the Year 11 students who are taking on the role of prefects

in 2020. Last Friday night, they got to experience (and enjoy) an

evening of team-building aboard the Leeuwin II sailing ship in

Fremantle. As the students commence their leadership role within

the school, we pray for all of God’s blessings for the

year ahead.

Newsletter

Principal’s Report 1 & 2 Calendar of Events . . . 3

Senior Awards Ceremony 4 Year 12 English Farewell 5

Sportsfest 6 & 7

Year 11 River Cruise 8 Bali Compassion Trip 9

Leadership excursion . . 10 Student Accomplishments 11

Digital Technology Excursion 12

Important Uniform Notice 13 & 14 Notices / Reminders 15 - 18 College Info 19 - 23 Community News 24

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.

Quinns Baptist College

One personal goal I have in life is to show love to others as Jesus showed love . I certainly

don’t get it right all the time, which may be a result of my cultural upbringing, the hectic

pace and pressures of life or just by being human and experiencing emotions that, at

times, get the better of me. Yet, when I reflect on those times, I am challenged to change my

actions and/or responses in the future. And I ask myself, ‘How would Jesus show love in this

scenario?’

This is the guide that the Bible gives us for showing love to others:

‘Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not

dishonour others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.

Love does not delight in evil, but rejoices with the truth . It always protects, always trusts, always

hopes, always perseveres’ (1 Corinthians 13 : 4-7).

I would hope that as a school community, we can actively work towards showing this kind of love

and respect to each other—no matter what our differences are. Sadly, though, it is all too often

the opposite in a school environment, and these negative experiences can have significant,

lasting ramifications for many of us later in life.

I encourage you to reflect on the verse above and explore an area in your life that you could

actively work on to show this kind of love and, then, see the positive effect it has both on yourself

and on others . Your life will be richer as a result!

Tamara SaundersSecondary Principal

Friday 1/11 Year 10 Formal Dinner

Wednesday 6/11 Drama,Dance,Media Presentation Night

Years 7 - 10

Thursday 7/11 Year 10 PE Studies Triathlon

Friday 8/11 Year 10 PE Studies Nitro Athletics Carnival

Saturday 9/11 Year 7/2020 Orientation Day 10am - 12pm

Thursday 14/11 Year 11 Exams commence

Saturday 23/11 - 28/11 Bibbulmun Hike

Diary of Events

CeremonySenior Awards

YEAR 12s:

12 DUX PROXIME – Anzel Wentzel12 DUX –Mitchell NewbertAll Rounder Award - Royan NormanPrincipal’s Award - Colby Smith Chairman’s Award - Anzel Wentzel/ Sarah HarbenVisual Arts General- Mikayla RallsDesign Graphics - Adam KnowlesTech Production Cert III (VET) - Ryen GreeningMusic ATAR - Jack SobeyMedia Prod & Analysis General - Charlotte WottonDance General - Jade OrrEnglish General - Charlotte WottonEnglish ATAR - Mitchell NewbertIndonesian ATAR - Renee WareFoods - Kelly WalkerPhys Ed - Royan NormanOutdoor Recreation (VET) - Mitchell Raymond/ Royan NormanPhysical Education General - Duncan McIsaac Fitness Cert. III - Danielle Janse Van Rensburg

Physical Education ATAR - Royan NormanGeography ATAR - Jenna BroomhallModern History ATAR - Leanne HeydemanPsychology ATAR - Rey Vincent Pascual/Anzel WentzelWorkplace Learning - Abbey CrossleyTourism. III - Nathan VenterAIT -Jensen ReynoldsBiological Sciences ATAR - Jade HardyHuman Biological Sciences ATAR - Renee WarePhysics ATAR - Mitchell NewbertChemistry ATAR - Mitchell NewbertIntegrated Science General - Arno van den BergBusiness Management - Isaac MulcroneEssential Mathematics - Abbey CrossleyMath Applications ATAR - Royan NormanMathematics Methods ATAR - Mitchell NewbertSpecialist Mathematics ATAR - Mitchell NewbertAccounting ATAR - Louwrenda van SchalkwykSportsman of the Year - Luke SmoothySportswoman of the Year - Royan Norman

Congratulations to the following Senior Award Winners for 2019

YEAR 11s:

11 DUX PROXIME – Francois Bezuidenhout11 DUX – Samuel HamiltonVisual Arts General -Taryn SalmondDesign Graphics General- Hannah CorbyTech Production Cert III (VET) -Hannah CorbyMusic General - Hannah CorbyMedia Prod & Analysis General - Mia SimatovicDance ATAR - Brianna ArcherDance General - Serina IsabelMaterials Design Technology - Eric DoxeyDrama ATAR - Sam HamiltonDrama General - Heidi StocksEnglish (General) - Georgia MichelsonEnglish ATAR - Sam HamiltonFrench ATAR - Valentina Montoya GomezFoods - Robyn TheartPhys Ed - Joshua Van HeerdenOutdoor Recreation (VET) - Olivia RokePhysical Education (General) - Rowan Kerr

Sport and Recreation Cert II - Damian BoschoffPhysical Education ATAR - Joshua Van HeerdenHealth General - Rachel StewartGeography ATAR - Harrison SulleyModern History ATAR - Harrison SulleyPsychology ATAR - Valentina Montoya GomezEconomics ATAR - Danie-Louis OosthuizenWorkplace Learning - Rowan KerrTourism. II - Elme WelmansAIT -Jeri GibsonComputer Science ATAT - Eammon CouttsBiological Sciences ATAR - Caitlin FilmalterHuman Biological Sciences ATAR - Sam HamiltonPhysics ATAR - Ruan BuysChemistry ATAR - Ruan BuysIntegrated Science (General) - Nicole BelwardBusiness Management - Zoe KlopperEssential Mathematics - Daniel Harper-RigbyMath Applications ATAR - Sam HamiltonMathematics Methods ATAR - Ruan BuysAccounting ATAR - Olivia Roke

The class of 2019 hit The Open Road

The last lesson of the day is usually met with gratitude by students and teachers alike. The last lesson of one’s school life calls for something a little more special.

On Thursday 17 October, the second last English lesson, ever, my year 12 English class and I walked down to Gumblossom Park, sat under a tree and I read to them extracts from Walt Whitman’s great poem, Song of The Open Road. It is a poem as much about endings as it is about beginnings. It is a poem best read outdoors where one gets a sense of breathing in ‘great draughts of space’ and where the heart of Walt Whitman resides. Farewell class of 2019. Journey on with equal measure of care and abandon.

From this hour I ordain myself loos’d of limits and imaginary lines, Going where I list, my own master total and absolute, Listening to others, considering well what they say, Pausing, searching, receiving, contemplating, Gently, but with undeniable will, divesting myself of the holds that would hold me. I inhale great draughts of space, The east and the west are mine, and the north and the south are mine.

I am larger, better than I thought, I did not know I held so much goodness. From Song of The Open Road by Walt Whitman

QBCSportsFest 2019

Sportsfest 2019. A weekend for Students 16 years and over. Most students start looking forward to this weekend

when they are in Year 8. It consists of 3 days of fun and games, ranging from Uno, Scrabble, Fishing, Bubble

Soccer, Netball, to Touch Rugby, Hockey, Tennis and more. Morning, noon and night, the students enjoy meeting (and

competing against) over a thousand other young adults, as well as making new friends within the QBC team. With little

sleep at night and very active days, the weekend winds up on Monday morning with the much looked forward to Tug-

of-War finale. This year QBC walked away with a few trophies, new friendships and memories that will bring

a smile in years to come. We look forward to seeing you all again at Sportsfest 2020 and would like to thank

our Co-ordinator: Megan Quick for all her organisation and preparation and also Ed Devine, Mr Davis, Ms

Lane, Miss Cutler, Mrs Tran, Mr and Mrs Quick and Mr and Mrs Norman for volunteering to help

over the weekend.

On 25 September, the Year 11s met at school to travel on the school buses to Barrack Street Jetty for

the annual river cruise . With great excitement, they boarded the Crystal Swan cruise boat and were

amazed at the interior reception area and dance floor downstairs. After feasting on a variety of foods,

the dancing got started. To break the evening up, each student was awarded a personalised certificate from

their peers: Who will . . . be the next prime minister, be the first millionaire, start a charity, invent time travel,

become a doctor, fly an aeroplane, or leave the country and change their identity, etc..

Delicious desserts were served and the dancing continued until we had to disembark and return home. A big

thank you to all the students who organised the awards and to Mr Bower for being our compere and bus driver,

as well as Mrs Van Der Merwe and Mr Joubert for driving the other buses, and all the other staff who shared a

memorable evening with our Year 11s.

Mrs L Van Der Merwe (Year 11 Coordinator)

Year 11 River Cruise

Community & Compassion Bali Compassion Trip

This year’s Bali Tour was one of our best, with the team often going over and above to raise funds, work hard at the

Children’s Home and come home with a desire to continue to help.

We were able to take over much needed funds to help with ongoing running costs of food, education and housing. We were able to put our backs behind some shovels and move some dirt for a new project (Mr Percival was the hero here creating a slide for dirt to roll down out of old tin sheets!) We created some beautiful relationships, which will be ongoing. We practiced Bahasa Indonesia and the Balinese students practiced their English. We played together, did homework together, and danced together.

If you want to have your eyes opened to something different and if you are okay with moving out of your comfort zone a little, start thinking about next year’s tour. It will be amazing!

The prefects for 2020 have been elected and have already ‘embarked’ on their first excursion together aboard the Leeuwin II in the Port of Fremantle last Friday, 25 October. The first order of business was getting familiar with the ship’s rigging and sails, and testing their fear of heights!

The evening program involved specific ship duties throughout a night-watch rotation, and also simulations and discussions concerning their leadership roles for 2020. The next morning, the prefects scrubbed the deck, polished the brass, and assisted with a food delivery in preparation for a 3 day voyage.

Mrs Lane and I were impressed by how quickly the team came together and by the group’s diversity, which represents a wide circle of interests among the Year 12s of 2020. The team also impressed with their declaration of support for each other and their desire to unite the College.

We look forward to their contribution in 2020!Andrew Bowness

Health and Physical Education (HOD)Upper school Geography

Leeuwin II Leadership Excursion

QBCStudent Accomplishments

Congratulations to Declan Searson who has been awarded

the WA Naval Association Cadet of the Year. Declan will

spend a week on the Leeuwin, which counts towards his

WACE. He will also receive a mentorship from the Naval

Association that will provide him with any help he may need

to gain entry into the Navy.

Congratulations to the QBC Media Club students:

Jade Stirling, Mia Simatovic, Jordan Phillips,

Thomas Hindle, Trent Saunders (featured in photo),

Danielle Janse van Rensburg, Robert Muir, Dylan Venter,

Charlotte Wotton and Jordan Mostert (absent), for being

awarded the 2019 Runners Up in the Film category at the

YOH Fest Grand Finals on Saturday. Their film "Tribe"

is a moving and thought provoking piece that portrays

the human need of belonging, the need to find our own

tribe. It was a wonderful night showcasing drama and

film from students across the state and we are so proud

of the hardwork and talent of the QBC Media students.

During the holidays, Robert Cook had an experience of a life

time heading over east to Coffs Harbour to represent Perth Glory

Academy in the Football Federation Association (FFA) National Youth

Championships.

The College would like to congratulate Robert for his ongoing

achievements on the Soccer pitch.

Digital Technology excursions

On Tuesday 24 September, the Year 9 students visited ECU to enhance their current

programming knowledge. The students had fun building on their skills by creating their own

Rock-Paper-Scissor game for Micro:Bit computers, and then playing their games against

each other. They also learned how the Radio Communication and Ultra Sonic Ranger of the

Mico:Bits work. At the end of the day, they got the opportunity to create their own innovative

creations using the Micro:Bit computers. The day ended with a campus tour to see the

computer labs of the Computer Science students and where Engineering and Nursing is.

On Friday 25 October, the Year 10 students also went to an excursion to ECU to learn more

about cyber security. They were able to investigate how safe their passwords actually are and

got an insight into the world of CCTV cameras, and Digital Forensics. The highlight for most

of the students was the exposure to cyber challenges, and finding encrypted messages in

different documents. Students were exposed to Capture the Flag (CTF) activities and informed

of opportunities to join CTF competitions, which enhance cyber skills.

We would like to thank Dr Michelle Ellis of ECU for organising lectures for the different

sessions and for giving QBC students the opportunity to gain an insight into the world of

digital technology they may enter into after Year 12.

AroundThe College

EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT – A NEW UNIFORM IS COMING!

In 2020, a new QBC school uniform will be implemented with the aim of increasing comfort for students, consistency in uniform items and minimising costs to families .

SPORTS FORMAL

The new uniform options can be worn all year round dependent on weather .All uniform items (except shoes/belts) are to be purchased at the QBC Uniform Shop.

Old uniform items may still be worn throughout 2020 with the requirement that all students will transition to the new uniform for the beginning of 2021 . Items no longer permitted to be worn after 2020 include the following:

• Black College Jackets: bomber style, rain jackets or red lined jackets• Teal sports jackets• Teal sports shorts• College dress• College ties

Please avoid selling these items second hand in 2020.

UNIFORM ITEMS BEING RETAINEDBoys grey shorts/trousersBoys College shirtCollege track pantsCollege sports shorts (black)College skirtCollege blouse (new in 2019)Black College jacket (see image)College hat

NEW COMPULSORY UNIFORM ITEMSGrey and white socks (purchased in multipacks from the Uniform Shop)Red College rugby jersey

NEW OPTIONAL ITEMSCollege grey girls shortsCollege grey girls trousersCollege scarfCollege beanie

Uniform Shop

Term 4

TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY

OPEN 8.00am – 3.30pm

12.00pm – 12.30pm (High School Students only)

CLOSED 1.00pm – 1.30pm

Uniform fittings from 8.30am-3.00pm

THURSDAY

OPEN 8.00am – 12.00pm

12.00pm – 12.30pm (High School Students only)

Uniform fittings from 8.30am – 12.00pm

ABSENTEES

It is goverment requirement that we have student absentee notification in writing. We would like to encourage parents and guardians to email us early on the day of a child’s absence.

If you are unable to email, please contact Student Services on 9305 8808 by no later than 9.00am in the event of unexpected absences or sickness that necessitates your child being away from the College for the day or for any length of time. A written note should accompany your child and be handed to his/her Form Teacher upon their return if an email has not already been sent. A medical certificate is required to explain prolonged absences.

Absentees can be emailed to secondarystudents@qbc.wa.edu.au which will then be forwarded to the relevant Form Teachers and be recorded as written notice.

QBC &Notices Reminders

Early DischargesIf you need to collect a student early from the College for an appointment, please send a note for them to show their teacher so they can be excused from class. They need to then make their way to the Student Service Office where they will be signed out by their parent or guardian.

Census

Please inform the High School Admin Office

of ANY changes made to student/family

Citizen or Visa status.

LEAVING THE SCHOOL GROUNDSStudents are reminded that they may not leave the school grounds before, during or after school to go to the shops, McDonalds, etc. and then return to the school.

This is regarded as a serious breach of safety and will be addressed by the College.

QBC &Notices RemindersPAYING OF SCHOOL FEES IN 2019 DIRECT DEBIT

A reminder that if there are any changes to the frequency, bank account or credit card details that you have

previously provided the school with from which your annual, semester, term or month payments are made,

please notify the College as soon as possible . I

If you have provided Credit Card details, there is a surcharge fee applicable .

Direct Debits will continue to be drawn 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

QUINNS BAPTIST COLLEGE SECONDARY BOOKLISTS 2020

BOOKLISTS WILL BE EMAILED & PUBLISHED ON OUR QBC WEBSITE 22 NOVEMBER 2019

ORDERS GO LIVE - CAMPION EDUCATION 22 NOVEMBER 2019

Online ordering and Delivery

Online cut-off date for parents to order Friday, 13th December 2019

Home delivery of orders placed by the cut-off date 17th January 2020

Delivery service is FREE for orders placed by 13 December 2019.

After this date a delivery charge of up to $17.50 will apply.

N.B. If orders are being returned to Campion by mail, please allow extra timeas orders must be received two days prior to the cut-off date.

SECOND HAND TEXT BOOK SALE

QUINNS BAPTIST COLLEGE

SATURDAY 14th DECEMBER 2019

8:30AM – 10.00AM

The Second Hand Text Book Sale is a great opportunity for students / parents to buy and sell their second hand books.

The Book Sale will take place outside the

High School Library on Saturday 14th December 8:30am to 10.00am sharp.

We recommend sellers come prepared with

Change/cash and book prices. We also suggest that buyers come early and

bring a sturdy bag for purchases.

Please feel free to donate any 2nd Hand School Uniforms.

TERM 1

STARTS: STUDENTS Wednesday 31/01/2018

ENDS: STUDENTS & STAFF Friday 13/04/2018

TERM 2

STARTS: STUDENTS & STAFF Monday 30/04/2018 ENDS: STUDENTS Thursday 28/06/2018

ENDS: STAFF Friday 29/6/2018

TERM 3

STARTS: STUDENTS & STAFF Monday 16/07/2018 ENDS: STUDENTS Thursday 20/09/2018

ENDS: STAFF Friday 21/9/2018

TERM 4

STARTS: STUDENTS & STAFF Monday 08/10/2018 ENDS: STUDENTS Thursday 06/12/2018 ENDS: STAFF Wednesday 12/12/2018

TERM 2 START DATE FINISH DATESTAFF Friday 12 AprilSTUDENTS Friday 12 April

TERM 3 STAFF Monday 22 July Friday 27 SeptemberSTUDENTS Monday 22 July Thursday 26 September

TERM 4 STAFF Monday 14 October Wednesday 18 December

STUDENTS Monday 14 October Wednesday 11 December

2020TERM 1 STAFF Thursday 30 January Thursday 9 April2020 STUDENTS Monday 3 February Wednesday 8 AprilTERM 2 STAFF Tuesday 28 April Friday 3 July

2020 STUDENTS Tuesday 28 April Thursday 2 JulyTERM 3 STAFF Monday 20 July Friday 25 September

STUDENTS Monday 20 July Thursday 24 SeptemberTERM 4 STAFF Monday 12 October Wednesday 16 December

STUDENTS Monday 12 October Wednesday 9 December

2019/2020 COLLEGE TERM DATES

Please would parents notify the College if their child is leaving the school at the end of 2019.

Important Notice:

YEAR 11 EXAM TIMETABLE SEMESTER 2 2019

Thursday 14 November – Friday 22 November

DATE YEAR 11 ROOM Thursday 14 Nov Morning: 8.30 – 11.40

Maths Applications ATAR Library

Thursday 14 Nov Afternoon: 12.30 - 3.40

Phys. Ed. Studies ATAR Economics ATAR French ATAR (Written) *

Library

Friday 15 Nov Morning: 8.30 – 11.40

English ATAR

Library

Monday 18 Nov Morning: 8.30 – 11.40

Psychology ATAR Biological Sciences ATAR

Library

Monday 18 Nov Afternoon: 12.30 - 3.40

Dance ATAR (Practical)

Room 22

Tuesday 19 Nov Morning: 8.30 – 11.40

Geography ATAR Accounting ATAR Chemistry ATAR Dance ATAR

Library

Wednesday 20 Nov Morning: 8.30 – 11.40

Human Biology ATAR

Library

Thursday 21 Nov Morning: 8.30 – 11.40

History ATAR Maths Methods ATAR

Library

Friday 22 Nov Morning: 8.30 – 11.40

Physics ATAR Drama ATAR

Library

*Year 11 French Orals will take place prior to the examination period

NOTES TO STUDENTS

Full College Uniform is to be worn to all examinations Ensure you are at the examination room 10 minutes prior to the start of the session During the examination period students are only to attend school on the days they have

an examination and for the duration of that examination

INSTRUMENTAL TUTORS

Bonita Gina Catherine HOLTHAUS CRAVEN OAKES

Vocal/Plano Vocals/Guitar Plano

Jon Dave Mel MATTHEWS RAJENDRAM KAY

Guitar Drums Vocals/Plano

To organise lessons for your child please contact BONITA HOLTHAUS

0448 099 129 musiclessons@qbc.wa.edu.au

SECOND HAND TEXT BOOK SALE

QUINNS BAPTIST COLLEGE

SATURDAY 9th DECEMBER 2017

9.00AM - 10.00AM

The Second Hand Text Book Sale is a great opportunity for students/ parents to buy and sell their second hand books.

The Book Sale will take place outside the

High School library on Saturday 9th December 9.00am to 10.00am sharp.

We recommend sellers come prepared with change and book prices.

We also suggest that buyers come early and bring a sturdy bag for purchases.

Please feel free to donate any 2nd Hand School Uniforms.

TUTORING TIMETABLE T3 2019

MONDAY 2:50 – 3:30

TUESDAY 2:50 – 3:30

WEDNESDAY 2:50 – 3:30

THURSDAY 2:50 – 3:30

MATHS DEPARTMENT Y7 Math Room 5 (A. Schulz) Y8-10 Math Room 14 (Rotation) *B. Tranter by appointment *S. Dinkelmann by appointment

MATHS DEPARTMENT Y12 Apps Room 18 (P. Acutt)

MATHS DEPARTMENT Y8-10 Math/OLNA Room 16 (Rotation) *B. Tranter by appointment *S. Dinkelmann by appointment

MATHS DEPARTMENT Y11 Apps Room 17 (M. Labuschagne) Y12 Math Room 15 (P. Bell) *Y12 Spec Room 16 (R. Robertson) by appointment *Y11/12 Methods Room 15 ( P Bell ) by appointment

SCIENCE DEPARTMENT Y7-10 Science/ Biology/ Chemistry Room 32 (A. Peters) Y7-10 Science/ Human Biology Room 34 (M. Smith)

SCIENCE DEPARTMENT Y7-10 Science/ Physics Room 33 (L. Lane) Y7-9 Science/ Human Biology Room 32 (L. Van der Merwe) Y7-10 Science/ Y11 Biology Room 32 (T. Charleson)

SCIENCE DEPARTMENT Y7-9 Science/ Y11 Integrated Science Room 32 (J. Cutler)

ENGLISH DEPARTMENT Y7 Room 8 (C. Robinson) Y10 and OLNA Room 10 (M. Scallan)

ENGLISH DEPARTMENT Y8 Room 8 (C. Robinson) Y9 Room 21 (E. Jansen) Y11/ 12 Room 15 (A. Smith and S. Do Carmo)

HASS DEPARTMENT Y7-10 HASS Rooms 3, 4 and 12 Y11/ 12 Psychology Room 3 Y12 Geography Room 4

HASS DEPARTMENT Y7-10 HASS Rooms 3, 4 and 12 Y11 Geography Room 26 Y12 History Room 10

N.B. 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.

Home from home out of school hourscare at Quinns Baptist College

www.quinnskids.org.auquinnskidsoshc@gmail.com

6:30am - 6:30pm

before & after schooland early finishes for

QBC families

VAC care for all kidseverywhere!

Casual and Regularbookings available

CCS ApprovedBreakfast andAfternoon Tea

included

Community News

For more information about our courses and workshops, please click here or visit www.relationshipswa.org.au

All things Parenting West Leederville

July 2019

WEST LEEDERVILLE BRANCH

Mums Raising Boys Mon 1 Jul 6.30-9pm $30 per person

Mothers, who are usually their son’s primary female role model, play a vital part in developing their son’s identity, including their ability to be nurturing. This session includes building confidence and competence in sons and setting boundaries.

Fathering after Separation Tues 2 Jul 6.30-9pm $30 per person

It’s important for fathers to distinguish between their parenting role and their relationship break-up. This Session will help you develop parenting skills that are responsive to your children’s needs as they find their way through the family separation, and to assist you find helpful ways to stay in contact with your children.

Dads Raising Girls Wed 3 Jul 6.30-9pm $30 per person

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 to boys and men in the future.

Successful Single Parenting Wed 24 Jul 6.30-9pm $30 per person

If you are a single parent and are well through that initial relationship break-up stage, this course will provide strategies that will help you develop a close and special relationship with your child. Parenting alone is different in many ways compared to a two-parent household and can have its difficulties and challenges. Whatever the challenges it is important to live your life in ways that show your children you are happy. (Those still going through a relationship breakdown are advised to attend Parenting after Separation first.)

Mums Raising Teenage Boys Mon 29 Jul 6.30-9pm $30 per person

For teenage boys the relationship they have with their mother has long term implications and this is at the heart of this session. This includes how they relate to others, particularly to girls and women.

Emotion Coaching your Child Tue 30 July 6.30-9pm $30 per person

After many decades of research it has been found that one of the most useful skills and awareness a parent can give is ‘emotional intelligence’. This means helping their child to recognise what they are feeling and why. We explore the most helpful way of responding to a child to help them to learn how to regulate their own emotions.

Places are limited – please contact (08) 6164 0239 to register today

For more information about our courses and workshops, please click here or visit www.relationshipswa.org.au

Mentoring Adolescents

This is a course for those who work with adolescents which includes teachers, case workers and volunteers. Course Aims: Adolescence can be a difficult path for many young people as they attempt to find their own identity in an ever changing and challenging world. Based on recent research, this course updates participants’ understanding and provides practical and creative ways that teachers and mentors can seamlessly integrate assistance to adolescents within their day- to- day roles. The course focuses on practical application - participants will learn strategies aimed to help adolescents improve their mental wellbeing and build healthy self-esteem. Although this course aims to empower and up-skill the individual teacher, a number of simple and effective strategies and tools could be adopted by whole of school with a view to healthy self-esteem culture. We will discuss:

How to assess what’s going on for the adolescent while establishing an alliance with them. How we can roll with the student’s resistance to engaging with us. Ways of working with adolescents who are depressed, angry, disengaged or emotional.

Highlights will include:

Understanding what happens in the adolescent and adult brain that makes changing some of our patterns difficult but not impossible.

Ways that people enter change via the ‘Change Triangle’. How to identify 10 Unhelpful Thinking Styles that appear in the language of young people and how to

respond supportively. Gaining a deeper understanding of anger and learn 4 strategies that young people use to mismanage

their anger that can keep them stuck in feelings of low self-worth. Learning fun psychological strategies that help us defuse from the unhelpful ‘stories’ that our minds

create that cause us stress and unhappiness. Active listening skills and empathic responding. Experience through activities why these often

neglected aspects of communication are vital to connecting with an adolescent.

Where: WEST LEEDERVILLE - Level 1, 22 Southport Street

When: Tuesday 19 November Time: 9.30am – 4.30pm

Cost: $220 per person – includes light lunch

Bookings are required. Please phone 6164 0200 to enrol.

For more information about our courses and workshops, please click here or visit www.relationshipswa.org.au

Building Stronger Families

A course for the whole family Inclusion is the key, and any adult involved in the parenting process is invited to come along and learn the skills needed to keep your family healthy. This six-week course is designed specifically for families with children over the age of 10. Parents, learn how to be leaders and role models in your family. Children learn how to be special and also how to belong. Both parents and children are invited to come together and learn the skills needed to keep your family healthy.

Participants learn: Three basic skills: speak, listen and cooperate Six steps to resolving conflict Six steps to solving problems Three patterns that healthy families use

Each family will learn: Three ways to encourage one another How to build on the strengths in their family Six rules for successful family meetings

This course is based on the work of George Doub and Florence Creighton,

authors of “Survival Skills for Healthy Families”.

Where: WEST LEEDERVILLE - Level 1, 22 Southport Street

When: Thursday 24 31 Oct 7 14 21 28 Nov

Time: 6.30pm – 8.30pm

Cost: $80 single parent family, $120 two parent family

Bookings are required. Please phone 6164 0200 to enrol.