Principal’s Report 1

Calendar of Events 2

FePrincipal’s Report 1 Calendar of Events 2 Community & Compassion 3 & 4

Year 11 & 12 Exam Timetable 5 & 6And Study Tips

Working through Isolation 7

Uniform Shop 8 Notices / Reminders 9 -12

College Info 13 - 16

Community News 17 - 20

Newsletter

15 MAY 2020ISSUE 3

Principal’s Report

Dear Families of QBC,

We are back! And what a wonderful feeling it was to welcome the students back to school for Term 2. After anticipating that the term would be predominantly ‘online’ it was such a welcomed turn-around to be told we could get back to ‘teaching’.

The short disruption to life we have all been experiencing is, however, an opportunity for us to reassess our lives. We can appreciate the liberties we have that may have been taken for granted, the relationships with family and friends that have been temporarily disconnected, and the support we usually have available that has been suspended.

For some, this time has been a time to slow down, to reconnect with family, to look at life through a much simpler lens, a time for reflection and contemplation, and a time to ‘catch up’ from our fast paced lives. This experience may give a more personal meaning to the phrase Carpé Diem – to seize the day! Whatever your journey has been, there is a joyfulness at being able to (slowly) return to some kind of ‘normal’.

As we do, may this be an opportunity to change and grow. To find a new rhythm and energy in life; to show thankfulness, gratitude, kindness, consideration and compassion; and to make these endearing qualities the essence of all that is important in our lives. May this experience remind us all to be thankful for each moment in life and take the opportunity to thank God for what we have, to enjoy His blessings, and to make each day count.

‘This is the day the Lord has made, we can rejoice and be glad in it’. Psalm 118:24

What’s Inside

Tamara SaundersSecondary 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.

Monday 25 - 29/5 Year 11 & 12 Exams

Monday 1/6 Western Australia Day Public Holiday

Tuesday - Wednesday 2 & 3/6 Year 11 & 12 Exams

Diary of Events

Science in actionThe Yr 7s are conducting experiments on ways to filter water. They worked in pairs practising social distancing

and timed the water filtration process. They will be making their own water filters at home using things from

the garden and recycling bin.

Parents will be notified as and when more events are allowed due to Covid 19 restrictions.

Community & Compassion

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

wa.edu.au if your child is achieving wonderful things outside of school.

QBC

“Make someone smile whenever you can, you never know how much of a difference you could be making in their life at that moment.”

Well done Kristen, it is always heart warming to hear of our students outreaching in different ways to the community.

Ruby Bailey “wanted to make someone happy” so donated her beautiful locks to make a wig for someone in need. Well done for bringing joy to

someone in need Ruby, we are so proud of you.

Certificate of

APPRECIATIONawarded to

Thank you for your incredible contribution – your gift of hair

Date

Ruby Bailey

08/05/2020

Thank you and well done to Trent Saunders for volunteering to play his pipes, commemorating VE Day on Saturday 9 May where he and fellow pipers with 51ACU Swan Regiment Drums and Pipes did a roadside performance

STUDY TIPS ONGOING PREPARATION (ALL YEAR ROUND)

1. Spend 5 minutes each night writing notes up from the day’s lesson 2. Use loose leaf paper to write notes on 3. Have a separate file for each subject to keep notes (a binder file or lever arch file is

best) 4. Use dot points only with trigger words highlighted 5. Make diagrams, flow charts, flash cards etc as you go

EXAM REVISION

1. Memorise your notes using Mnemonics, Anagrams, Songs, Pictures (Diagrams) 2. Attempt Practice Papers using your notes to help out at first, then progressing to no

notes for subsequent practice papers 3. Do practice papers without time restrictions at first, then increasing to do it with a

time restriction (per question) 4. Don’t do a whole practice paper in one go – break it up and do 2 - 3 questions in a

study session Post Exam Review Pointers

1. Students must review their papers to identify areas not done well 2. Correct mistakes 3. Look at someone’s paper who did well in the exam to see how they answered

questions you had trouble with 4. Identify and list what your friend did well in (assists with developing structure) 5. Get a good response to a question from the teacher 6. Redo the question(s) that were not done well 7. Do multiple practice papers (teachers will need to provide access to them)

EXAM PREPARATION

4 WEEKS FROM EXAM 3 WEEKS FROM EXAM 2 WEEKS FROM EXAM 1 WEEK FROM EXAM EXAM DAY

★ Set goals of a specific mark for your exam for each subject

★ Create a ‘To do’ list of revision items to be completed

★ Set deadlines (using dates) of when revision items have to be completed by

★ Complete all notes ★ Use the Course

Syllabus to check off that you have notes for each syllabus item

★ Memorise notes ★ Use:

o Mnemonics o Anagrams o Diagrams

★ Commence Practice Papers

o Untimed o Using notes o Grouped

questions

★ Complete practice Papers (At least 3)

★ No notes ★ Use time ratios

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YEAR 11/12 ATAR EXAM TIMETABLE SEMESTER 1 2020

Monday 25 May – Wednesday 3 June

DATE YEAR 11 ROOM YEAR 12 ROOM Monday 25 May (AM) 8.30 am – 11.40 am

English

Library

Library

Monday 25 May (PM) 12.30 pm - 3.40 pm

Physical Education Studies Economics French (Written) * Indonesian (Written) *

Library Library Library Library

English

Tuesday 26 May (AM) 8.30 am – 11.40 am

Physics Drama (Written)

Library Library

Chemistry Accounting Geography Computer Science Dance (Written)

Library Library Library Library Library

Tuesday 26 May (PM) 12.30 pm - 2.45 pm

Drama (Practical)

Auditorium

Dance (Practical) Room 22

Wednesday 27 May (AM) 8.30 am – 11.40 am

History Mathematics Methods

Library Library

Psychology Biological Science

Library Library

Thursday 28 May (AM) 8.30 am – 11.40 am

Human Biology Visual Arts Media

Library Library Library

Mathematics Methods Mathematics Applications

Library Library

Thursday 28 May (PM) 12.30 pm - 2.45 pm

Dance (Practical) Room 22 Drama (Practical)

Auditorium

Friday 29 May (AM) 8.30 am – 11.40 am

Psychology Biological Sciences Computer Science

Library Library

Human Biology History

Library Library

QBCYear 12’s during isolation

Uniform Shop

Term 1

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, we will forward these to the relevant Form Teachers which will count as written notice.

QBC &Notices Reminders

Early Discharges

If you need to collect a student early from the College

for an appointment, please write a note in their diary

for them to show their teacher to 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

with regards to Citizen or Visa changes

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 infringements or send-outs will be issued.

Parent reps needed. If you are interested,

please email Kim Nolan - knolan@qbc.wa.edu.au

QBC &Notices Reminders

COMMUNICATION WITH THE COLLEGEWe love to get feedback from the QBC Community. Should you have any general feedback you wish

to communicate, please obtain a feedback form from the Administration Office and return it. For more

information on how to provide feedback, please visit our website at:

http://www.qbc.wa.edu.au/index.php/2014-11-24-23-20-49/college-feedback

ANNUAL TAX INVOICES, STATEMENTS AND REMINDER LETTERS

Please be advised that the Annual Tax Invoices, Statements and Reminder Letters are being

electronically sent via email. If not received please check your junk email folder and still if not

received please check with the College that your billing email address is correct.

Important Notice

PAYING OF SCHOOL FEES IN 2020 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.

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

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

2020TERM 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

2020 COLLEGE TERM DATES

2021 Prospective Dates (Subject to change)TERM 1 STAFF Wednesday 27 January Thursday 1 April2020 YEAR 7 STUDENTS Friday 29 January Thursday 1 April2020 STUDENTS Monday 1 February Thursday 1 April

TERM 2 STAFF Monday 19 April Friday 2 July2020 STUDENTS Monday 19 April Thursday 1 JulyTERM 3 STAFF Monday 19 July Friday 24 September

STUDENTS Tuesday 20 July Thursday 23 September

TERM 4 STAFF Monday 11 October Wednesday 15 DecemberSTUDENTS Monday 11 October Wednesday 8 December

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

TUTORING TIMETABLE T1 2020

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

MATHS DEPARTMENT 3.00 to 3.30 Year 7 Room 5 Years 8-10 Room 14

MATHS DEPARTMENT 3.00 to 3.30 Y12 Apps Room 18

MATHS DEPARTMENT 3.00 to 3.30 Years 7-10 + OLNA Room 14 Year 11 Essentials Room 14

MATHS DEPARTMENT 3.00 to 3.30 Year 11 Apps Room 17

MATHS DEPARTMENT 7.30 to 8.00 Years 11/12 Methods

SCIENCE DEPARTMENT 3.00 to 3.30 Years 7-10 Room 34+35 Years 11/12 Biol Room 35 Years 11/12 Chem Room 35 Years 11/12 HBS Room 34

SCIENCE DEPARTMENT 3.00 to 3.30 Years 7-10 Room 32+33 Years 11/12 Physics Room 33 Year 11 Biology Room 32

SCIENCE DEPARTMENT 3.00 to 3.30 Years 7-9 Room 32 Years 11/12 Int. Sci Room 32

ENGLISH DEPARTMENT 3.00 to 3.30 Year 7 Room 38 Year 8 Room 8 Year 9 Room 6 Year 10 + OLNA Room 12 Year 11 Room 7 Year 12 Room 9

HASS DEPARTMENT 3.00 to 3.30 Year 7-10 Rooms 3+4 Years 11/ 12 Psych Room 3 Year 12 Geography Room 4

HASS DEPARTMENT 3.00 to 3.30 Years 11/12 Econs Room 11 Years 11/12 ACF Room 11 Y12 History Room 12

HASS DEPARTMENT 3.00 to 3.30 Years 7-10 Rooms 3+4 Year 11 Geography Room 40

SCIENCE DEPARTMENT 3.00 TO 3.30 Years 7-12 AIT/ Computer Science Room 13

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.

Writers Club every Wednesday Lunch Time in the Library - open to all students.

Competitions currently open:

DESIGN AN AD" Competition. Brainstorm ideas, be persuasive and be creative as you "Design an Ad" for a

real company!

Winners will be chosen based on creativity and originality. You will also have your advertisement published in

a special edition of "The Western Australian's ED" as well as winning $100 cash.

Entries close July 3, 2020

Please see Library notice board for more details

Only on for Year 11 & 12’s at the moment

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.

Our Chaplains’ lounge is a safe and fun place to go and hang out or visit when you are in need of a listening ear.

PRE-COVID SPACING

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

CHURCH AND YOUTH ONLINE AT THE MOMENT DUE TO COVID GATHERING RESTRICTIONS

visit - https://www.facebook.com/quinnsbaptistopen/

Community News

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Enrol on-line at www.atarget.com.au

By phone on 9342 2000

Or simply by completing this enrolment form and posting it to:

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Year 7-12 Master ClassesMaster Classes are one hour sessions conducted once a week in term time. Each week they reteach, revise and reinforce the topics and areas of study that students are dealing with in their classes at school.

Objectives

Master Classes offer students:

9 Ongoing academic support

9 More confidence at school

9 A better chance of success in assessments

9 Individualised help solving specific problems

9 Small group classes

A Successful Program

All students attending our programs report that they feel more confident in tackling their assessment at school.

Some students find it very difficult to sustain an independent study program. These Master Classes offer them a structured way to comprehensively prepare for their exams.

2020 YEAR 7-12 MASTER CLASSES (ONLINE SEMINARS)

ENROL NOW: Term 2, 2020

NEXT ATARGET COURSEJULY REVISION AND EXAM PREPARATION PROGRAM

The July classes are a ten hour program that delivers specific subject revision followed by a discussion on how this material is assessed in ATAR-style exam questions. There is sufficient time within the program for teachers to model how to answer these questions successfully as well as time for students to independently practice constructing their own responses. Our teachers have significant marking experience and know what needs to be addressed to ensure student success in exams.

20% discount for QBC students

“Be inspired with teaching by top subject experts and maximise your school and exam results.”

Phone : (08) 9314 9500Email : learn@academicgroup.com.auWeb : www.academicgroup.com.au

ATAR Master Classes

WA’s top ATAR teachersIn-depth syllabus teachingAcademic ExtensionWeekly coachingExam preparation & strategies Exam practise questionsInteractive classesOnline support

DR O.T. LEE (Year 12 Mathematics): Author of maths text books and revision guides which are widely used in WA schools. Dr Lee is an exceptional, insightful teacher with extensive experience as an examination marker. His students consistently achieve outstanding results.

ROBERT HEPBURN (Year 11 & 12 Chemistry and Physics): A charismatic teacher whose students achieve excellent results. Mr Hepburn has a combined degree in Quantum Physics and Civil Engineering and has taught Year 11 and 12 Physics and Chemistry for over 15 years.

DIRK GILDENHUYS (Year 11 Mathematics): A passionate and highly experinced teacher and Maths textbook author. Mr Gildenhuys was voted Teacher of the Year by students on more than one occasion. He has been the Head of Mathematics in three schools and has a Masters in Mathematics. His teaching style and engagement with students has proven succcessful throughout his career as is evident from the excellent results and extremely positive feedback from his students.

DR KIRSTEN LAMBERT (Year 11 & 12 English and Literature): A lively, engaging and exceptional teacher who uses a variety of practical and theoretical approaches to bring texts to life and unpack syllabus and exam-writing for students. As a teacher with over twenty years’ experience in a variety of teaching fields, she is also an ATAR course exam writer, marker and book author. She is passionate about giving students the confidence and tools to deconstruct, critique and explore texts.

CLARE JOHANSEN (Year 11 & 12 Human Biology): An Inspirational and outstanding teacher with 16 years’ experience in teaching Human Biology. Throughout her career, her innovative, fun and engaging teaching style has ensured that students always receive excellent results. Mrs Johansen is an experienced WACE marker and has been a Head of Science in two schools. She is passionate about giving students the skills to tackle all aspects of the Human Biology course, in order to achieve maximum success.

MELISSA HASKETT (Year 12 Psychology) Mel Haskett is an engaging and passionate teacher whose students are consistently in the State’s top performers for Psychology. With experience as an ATAR examiner and over 20 years of ATAR marking, she delivers lessons that narrow down the broad concepts of the Psychology course into manageable content, together with study strategies and relevant applications.

ANDREW HUBERY (Year 11 Mathematics): An enthusiastic and highly experienced teacher who is focused on providing the best possible outcomes for year 11 and 12 students. Mr Hubery has more than 30 years’ teaching experience, of which more than 20 years have been in a dedicated Senior Campus setting. He has participated in writing and marking of WACE Examinations and has taught ATAR revision courses to hundreds of students. He receives excellent feedback from his students many of whom have achieve outstanding results.

Online Presenters

Enrol online: www.academicgroup.com.au1. Click on ‘Our Programs’

2. Select ‘Year 11 and 12 - Master Classes’

2020ATAR ONLINE Master Classes

Contact Us

Why ATAR Master Class?

Online Feedback?

“Great, I absolutely loved the smooth transition into online classes”

“It was good, we were able to get just as much done if not more as we would in person”

“It was very nice, good quality, a very nice overall class.”

“Very good - able to do most tasks we would do in class (from share screen, ability to share questions and files.)”

“They were fine, the whiteboard was a good idea”

“It was enjoyable and offered the same experience as a physical class.”

The National Mathematics Summer School (NMSS) is a two-week residential mathematics school that takes place every year in January at the Australian National University. It is the oldest and most prestigious summer school in Australia and attracts some of the smartest senior students in mathematics from across the country.

The NMSS is a great place for students who are going into Year 12 and who have a passion for mathematics to advance their skills with leading mathematicians. There is also an exciting program of social and other activities, which gives participants the chance to get to know each other and develop life-long friendships. For any student with a talent for mathematics, the NMSS is not to be missed.

Program• 10 – 23 January 2021 at

ANU, Canberra

• Accommodation is provided in the ANU John XXIII Residential College

• Academic program consists of lectures and small-group tutorials for a range of topics including - Number Theory - Chaos Theory - Cryptography - Knot Theory

Languages and Automata

- Projective Geometry - Topology

• Social program including explorations of Canberra

• Career advice, group dinners, guest lectures and other activities

NMSS changed my life for the better, I no longer hide my love of maths, but am proud of it and try to develop it, also some of the people I met I am still very close friends with. We are friends for life, united by maths.

The NMSS is organised by the Australian National University and the Australian Association for Mathematics Teachers

www.aamt.edu.au www.nmss.edu.au

National Mathematics Summer School

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https://www.ais.wa.edu.au/sites/default/files/aiswa_media_files/NMSS%20flyer_0.pdf