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From the Principal…
 
Half way through Term 3!!!!

Thank you to everyone who participated in our community surveying. We are in process of delving into the data to identify areas that need to be improved. Overall, the results demonstrate strong support for how the school is being managed, but we can always do better!

If you haven't heard from your kids at Tindale, the toilet blocks have had a complete refurbishment. They are sparkling and modern. The only complaint was that the mirrors had not been put back in, but they are on the way.

In 2021, we will be using a new communication system called Compass for attendance, online excursion permission and for making electronic payment to the school. You will be able to manage all of this via an app. Compass will streamline our information management and will eventually also replace Connect. In Term 4, we will commence getting information out to you about how to be ready for the change.

We are looking forward to the Year 12 Ball and the whole-school Athletics Carnival!


Kim Savins
Principal

 

Canteen Improvement Project 

Student leaders have been given $5000 on each site to make some changes in the canteen areas to improve the atmosphere. Thank you to the P&C for their contribution of $5000. The students had to make a plan on how to improve the areas, research what other students wanted to see improved and investigate prices for what they planned to purchase. On Tuesday, Year 9 student leaders Lisa and Jess Pahl and Year 12 student leaders Nathalie Tarrosa and Jireh Auva’a presented their proposals to the college board. Both teams made very impressive presentations and will soon be able to begin the implementation of their plans.

Exmouth Camp 2020
 
In July, 34 lucky students and 5 teachers went on a 9-day long camp to the alluring Exmouth. "During this camp we did several fun activities such as surfing and snorkelling at beautiful beaches and bays, sup boarding, had little adventures and met lots of amazing new people." 

Click here for more photos and camp highlights;

Click here to see the students in action;

Year 6 Orientation Day - Tindale Campus
 
On Friday the 31st of July, we had students from our feeder Primary schools attend an orientation day at our Tindale campus. There, they participated in activities such as sport, science, art and cooking.

In sport, the students played all sorts of games, relay races and more. For science, they did an experiment using red cabbage leaves, acids and bases. They had heaps of fun as they left for their next activity.

In art, the students made geometric art that they turned into an origami box. The students were laughing and enjoying themselves the whole time. They made pizza muffins in cooking to get them used to the kitchen.

They then said their thank yous and goodbyes and left feeling happy and wanting to do it all again.   

By Student - Eowyn Hooper

For More Orientation Day Photos Click here:
 

 

Surfing WA - State School Surfing Titles - Peel Competition

On Monday 3rd August a group of JTC legends endured the coldest day on record in 15 years, hanging out at Avalon Beach for the Surfing WA State School Surfing Titles- Peel comp. Conditions were rough, with onshore winds and a solid swell, but everybody showed incredible courage and had a heap of fun surfing out there.
 
Shivering between heats, our girls Junior and Senior Body Boarding and Surfing teams made it through to finals, unfortunately going down to Mandurah Catholic College. Junior Boys Body Boarding made it to the semi-finals also just missing out on finals with a super close loss to MCC.
 
JTC finished up in 3rd place overall thanks to a massive effort from all involved! Massive thankyou to everybody who came down to compete and to support us!

Keryn Eckersley
Physical Education Department Teacher


Click here for more photos;
 

JTC Celebrates HASS Week!
 
August 1-7 was HASS WA Week. To celebrate, the HASS department arranged a pop up quiz stall for students to answer questions and win prizes. Students participated enthusiastically and enjoyed the trivia!
Quizzes were also provided in homerooms to challenge students’ knowledge of key geographical, historical and economic features in a fun way.

Well done to all involved.
Mark Tilbury
HASS Department

Click here for more photos;
 

 
Humanities and Social Sciences and AVID at John Tonkin College

The Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS) Learning Area at John Tonkin College prepares students for the changing nature of our globalised world. Our focus on past and present global issues equips students to be informed, positive community citizens.

JTC’s commitment to the AVID program allows students to engage with HASS in ways that meet their learning needs. The AVID priorities of Writing, Inquiry, Collaboration, Organisation and Reading teaches life-long skills for success.

Click here to read more;
 
Click here for information:


2020 Art Exhibition and Production - 26th August 
John Tonkin College
MET Campus, Performing Arts

 

VOTE FOR PEOPLES CHOICE FOR PHOTOGRAPHY AND ART

https://www.johntonkincollege.wa.edu.au/timeless20s/

Watch this space for winning students in our next newsletter.


 
FREE OLNA Tutoring for Year 10 to 12 Students  
 
WHEN: Every  Tuesday 3.00pm to 4.00pm
                        Thursday Period 1 & Period 2                        

AT:  MET Campus Library

Teacher on Duty:  Ms Gorman.
Ms Gorman is available to assist students with Reading, Writing and Numeracy in preparation for OLNA Examinations

Click here to read more information about OLNA
Students get creative at the Tindale Library for Science Week. 

At lunchtime at the Tindale Campus Library we have a number of students who come to do colouring in and drawing competitions.  At the moment the students are colouring in fish, which will be laminated and then used for the Science Week display.

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Wheelers EBooks Consortium is a digital ebook service open to all Staff  and Students of John Tonkin College.

  It works like a normal library where you can borrow a book for two weeks,       
  return it, or reserve items that are already loaned out.

  Click here for a step by step guide to join;

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The Marine Display is on show at Tindale Library

All Students are welcome to come in and explore the depths of the deep blue sea through imagination and research.

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Wheelers EBooks Consortium is a digital ebook service open to all Staff  and Students of John Tonkin College.

  It works like a normal library where you can borrow a book for two weeks,       
  return it, or reserve items that are already loaned out.

  Click here for a step by step guide to join;
IMPORTANT DATES
 
  • 15-23 August National Science Week
  • Wednesday 26th  August - Photo catch up day MET
  • 22-28 August National Literacy and Numeracy Week
  • 26 August 'Timeles' Arts Exhibition
  • 31 August-11 September Year 10-12 OLNA
  • 6 September Fathers' Day
  • 7 to 11 September Kids Teaching Kids
  • 10 September RUOK Day
  • 11 September Athletic Carnival
  • 17 September Year 12 Time Capsule Opening
  • 24 September Year 12 Ball
 
Containers for Change
(Refunds for Eligible Recyclable Containers)
 
As many would have heard by now Western Australia has joined the revolution and implementing the Containers for Change program from 1st October 2020.

This is a State-wide container deposit scheme that lets you cash in eligible drink containers for 10-cents each.

In WA, we use more than 1.3 billion drink containers each year, enough to line a path from Perth to Broome, with many of these currently ending up as litter on the side of the road or in landfill, and most of them are made of materials that are easily recyclable.
 
Eligible containers can be returned in two ways :
  1. Drop off at a Refund Point for your refund
  2. Donate to John Tonkin College who will collect containers as a fundraising opportunity
 
Therefore if you have containers and would like to donate them to John Tonkin College then please drop off in either of the cages when dropping or collecting students :
  1. Near the Exit Gates at Tindale Campus
  2. Outside the Library (near the Bus Shed) in the pickup & drop-off lane at MET Campus
 
Lists of eligible containers are found on https://www.containersforchange.com.au/wa/how-it-works
 
Please do not deposit ineligible containers into the JTC cages as there will be a cost for them to be removed which decreases the refund for containers provided back to John Tonkin College?
If you are transporting the containers to the cages within boxes or bags, please empty the eligible containers only into these cages?
 
Thank you for your assistance in helping keep our State cleaner, and helping JTC raise some funds which will be used for the benefit of students.
 
Canteen Opening times
 
Tindale Canteen
 
Opening hours will be open for RECESS & lunch for students.
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. 
Time: 7:00am to 1.20pm

Limited food will be on offer for Lunch service, so it is preferable that a place a lunch order is placed using Quikcliq or at the canteen during RECESS or before School starts
 
MET Cafeteria
 
Opening hours from Monday:  7.45am to 2.00pm.
Open Monday to Friday - For Dine in and takeaway 

Volunteers required:
Any year 12 students interested in work experience (During your free period) please come in and talk with Hayley in the Canteen.
Duties would include (Customer Service, Food preparation & General Hospitality duties)

Hayley & Adele
JTC Cafeteria 
 

New Computer Bags Available for Students  
First Come First Served

 
The College has 100 new Dell or HP Laptop Computer bags that have been taking up space for a number of years, and decided to give them away to our students.
 
They will be available for collection from Reception at both Tindale (50) and MET (50) campus from Monday 12th October (first morning of Term 4).
 
If you would like to secure your free new Laptop Bag then please be early so you don’t miss out.

Once we have run out then that is it, and only one bag per student.
Are you a Year 12 ATAR student then come visit us online for some revision sessions. We will be offering a variety of subjects, delivered by engaging and enthused teachers, currently teaching the 2020 syllabus.

Please click here for more information:

Edith Cowan University -  Virtual  Information  Evenings 

ECU’s School of Science hosted a virtual information evening in May about their university courses and later will have a  Virtual Open Day, for students in Year 10, 11 and 12.  
Students:  If you are considering a university pathway that could find you studying at a university in areas that you have studied or are interested in jump online and get answers to your questions.

Early Offer Program - Click here to apply;

For Information on online ATAR Revision sessions click here;

 

Community News

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Peel Youth Service
Click here to find out services offered;

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Community News

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The Inner Wheel Group of Mandurah - (Womens community Service Group)

Friendship Meeting - 17th of September - 2 Course Dinner

Where: Offshore Fishing and Sailing Club
When: 6:00pm
Cost: $26:00

To book or for more information please contact:
President: Kaye McCallum 
Mobile phone: 0422 713 015
Email Address: jimandkayemccallum@icloud.com

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The new JTC jacket is now available from Hot Klobba for $55. Be prepared for the cold weather! Purchase in-store or online:
https://www.hotklobba.shop/john-tonkin-college
 

 
Thank you to our Sponsors

We are grateful for the support and encouragement they give to our school community. 

Click here to see who they are;
 
 
Doors re-open - Hall's Cottage
 
Mandurah Historical Society (Inc.) have advised opening times;
  • Museum House is open every Wednesday 10am to 4pm
  • Hall's Cottage (pictured above) is open every Sunday from 10am to 3pm
Social distancing is being adhered to and sanitiser is available upon entry.
New members and volunteers are welcome.

For information click here:
 
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