Mandurah Baptist College

At Mandurah Baptist College our Student Leaders in both Year 6 and Year 12 play an important role in cultivating a positive culture amongst their peers, staff and wider community. They help organise and run events, fundraisers and most importantly, they live out the College values of: Growth, Integrity, Relationships, Faith and Excellence. They also set an important example for students and fellow Student Leaders in other year groups.

We would like to celebrate the fantastic work these students do by introducing them to the wider community.

Today we get to know: Regan Nash | Year 12 Deputy Head Girl

What is your favourite part of life at MBC?
The amazing community the College has built.

What projects or initiatives have you been involved in that have helped make a difference at MBC?
I’ve been involved with the Creative Portfolio since I was in Year 7, coming up with many ideas to enhance the Creative Portfolios impact. This year I intend to make relationships in the school stronger than ever!

Do you have any advice for students looking to be in leadership in future years?
Do it! Being in leadership gives you so many opportunities to do good in the school and the community. Leadership improves your values as a person and can inspire you to do more for others.

We would like to invite our MBC mums and daughters on Friday 28 March, when MBC will be hosting national speaker, educator & award-winning Confidence Coach for girls, Asha Holland, for a mother/daughter evening of self-love, empowerment & body confidence.

Being a tween/teenage girl is tough! Especially in today's world of social media, unrealistic beauty standards and comparison. However, Asha believes that with the right tools and support, every girl CAN feel confident in herself and her body.

After working with thousands of young women all around Australia, she is here to show our girls how to do the same. Both mums and daughters will leave this event feeling uplifted, empowered and with the belief that I AM enough, more than enough, exactly as I am!

Tickets available via the link below and include dinner and a drink as well as activities to enjoy together with your daughter/s prior to the Seminar with Asha Holland.

https://events.humanitix.com/more-than-enough-a-mother-and-daughter-night-at-mbc

Please note, whilst there is no age limit for your child to attend this event, it is most appropriate for students aged Year 5 to 12.

We hope to see you there!

Another piping hot February day found the Secondary School cooking at Rockingham Pool for the third consecutive year. Students scorched in the pool as well, with a number of records falling by the wayside. Students had the chance to compete for Inter School representation in the 50m pool, enjoy a non-competitive opportunity and earn House points in the 25m pool, and have fun with the year level in the splash pool. The beach volleyball court was a new addition to the rotation and was very well received. With over 2500 laps of the 25m pool, participation rates were again a highlight. Well done to the students who earned selection at the upcoming ACC C Division Swimming Carnival, and thanks to parents, families, staff and students for combining for a great community event.

Mark Vanderstoep | Head of Health & Physical Education/ Sports Coordinator K-12

Congratulations to Year 10 students Campbell and Fletcher for representing Peel in the Junior Country Week Team, which recently won the 2025 Western Australian Country Cricket U16 Black Junior Division! Well done, and keep up the great work!

On Wednesday 5 March, Mandurah Baptist College had the privilege of hosting one of Australia’s renowned parenting authors and educators, Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families. Dr. Coulson ran a number of sessions across the day for Year 5/6 students, Year 9/10 students and staff, addressing important topics of “Resilience”, “Respectful Relationships” and “Emotional Intelligence” respectively. Parents & families were invited to attend Dr. Coulson’s evening session which addressed the topic of “Anxiety in Your Child”, an issue affecting one in seven primary school children and one in four adolescents. During this session parents & families were empowered with practical strategies for addressing this prevalent issue. Proceeds from the sale of tickets ($955.00) have been donated to Bridge Builders Inc. to address food insecurity for people living in the Mandurah area.

We hope to have Dr Justin Coulson back in the future to talk on some of his other topics.

Fee Fi Fo Fum, Library Book Fair, Here we come! 🌱🏰

Please clamber over to the Primary School Library before or after school on Wednesday 26 March to Friday 28 March to enjoy the Book Fair.

There will be a great selection of Scholastic and Koorong books, with Easter gifts on offer too. Grown-ups are also welcome to shop (kid free) during school hours. We hope to see you there!

Louise Power and Belinda Roberts | Primary Library

This week's devotion is written by one of our Secondary School Chaplains, Chris Greene, in case you missed it in our PK-12 Newsletter:

Have you ever felt worn thin, exhausted or like you’ve done everything you can and its just not enough? In Exodus 18, we see Moses being worn thin. His father-in-law Jethro notices that Moses is doing too much. Jethro then has this encounter with Moses.

Exodus 18:17-18

17 Moses’ father-in-law replied, “What you are doing is not good. 18 You and these people who come to you will only wear yourselves out. The work is too heavy for you; you cannot handle it alone.

Jethro goes on to give Moses not just sound leadership advice, but I believe life advice. We need to bring our cares and our problems to the Lord. Its so important that we surround ourselves with people that are ready to pick us up when we need it, give us wise council and to call us to rest.

Support and Community 📣
See the flyers below for more information about activities for students and families happening in our local area!

In preparation for the Secondary School Swimming Carnival, the Year 10 and 12 House Captains led a House Rally Assembly in Week 5. With House chants, Just Dance, and egg throwing, everyone gets involved in raising points for their House.

Relationships: We are committed to each other, caring for and protecting the MBC community.

Following the long weekend, Years 4 to 6 made their way to the second MBC Primary Swimming Carnival to be held at Rockingham Pool. With a continued focus on increased participation, students had the opportunity to contend for Inter School representation in the 50m pool and enjoy a non-competitive opportunity to earn House points with swimming and running races in the 25m pool. Year 4 to 6 students combined for over 1500 laps of the 25m pool, enjoying a chance to earn house points while staying cool. Many thanks to parents and families for their support of the day, and for staff and students making it a great all-round team effort. Thanks to Mrs Diamanti for all her fine work to make this another successful carnival.

Mark Vanderstoep | Head of Health & Physical Education/ Sports Coordinator K-12

It's Throwback Thursday! We've been digging through the archives for some old images and came across this one. Can you spot someone you recognise?

As an introductory activity to launch our Year 11 ATAR Literature study of the novel 'The Great Gatsby', the class enjoyed a Jazz party with some costumes, props, music and a stations activity. Students were introduced to the world and mood of 'The Great Gatsby', the characters and then reflected on their first impressions of the novel.

Tam Lockyer | English Teacher

On Tuesday 25 February, the Primary School held a Reading Workshop for MBC parents and guardians. The workshop covered how parents and guardians can support their children's reading, the session was insightful, informative and valuable to those who attended.

Well done to Year 11 student, Lexie, who recently organised a beach run fundraiser for a family in the community who needed support. The fundraiser was a huge success with around 300 people in attendance. Well done on this amazing cause Lexie!