Who We Are #
Welcome to Rehoboth Christian College.
We would particularly like to welcome those who are new to Rehoboth. We pray that you will soon feel part of our wonderful community and that your students will settle in quickly and well.
We know that all families will be blessed by being a part of our school community as we seek to provide a Christ-centred education which develops the spiritual, cognitive, emotional, social, and physical wellbeing of our students.
We want to continue to build strong relationships between home, school, and church with parents, staff, and volunteers working together. Rehoboth is partnering with families by providing Christian education where the Bible is the foundational document in every learning area of the curriculum.
It is our desire to equip students to think with the mind of Christ; to look at the world through the lens of God’s Word; and to develop a Christian worldview in the way they examine and interpret the world around them. Therefore, our focus is on preparation and equipping well.
Communication is important in building and maintaining a vibrant culture at Rehoboth. We ask that you be proactive in speaking to staff regularly, encouraging one another, discussing concerns that you may have, and celebrating successes. This is vital in establishing and building the strong partnership we desire to have with you – it is a two-way relationship where good communication is not only encouraged but valued by both parties.
This manual contains information detailing many expectations and procedures that ensure the smooth running of the Secondary School. Please read it carefully and refer to it regularly, even if your family has been attending Rehoboth for some time, as some procedures are modified from year to year. It is also useful for parents new to Rehoboth to read through this manual with your students early in the school year. It will assist them in becoming familiar with their new school environment.
It is our aim to continue to improve in every area of the College so that we might glorify God in everything that we think, say, and do. Let’s work together to provide this Christ-centred education that we value so much, so that each student grows in faith and in their knowledge and love of the Lord as they follow the path that He has prepared for them.
Mrs Marilyn Louwen
Principal: Kenwick 7-12
Area | Teacher | |
Head of Christian Studies and VET | Mr Campbell Murray | |
Head of English | Mrs Hayley Erispe | |
Head of Health and Physical Education | Mr Nathan de Bruyn | |
Head of Humanities | Mr Liberty Carter | |
Head of Mathematics | Mr Jun Vasquez | |
Head of Science | Mr Philip Taylor | |
Head of Technology and the Arts | Mr Scott Kuipers |
Name | Position | |
Mrs Hannah Bargerbos | Teacher (Visual Arts) | |
Mr Hilton Bratschi | Teacher (Health and PE) | |
Mrs Amara-Lee Burcham | Administration Assistant | |
Mr Nic Butson | Teacher (Health and PE) | |
Mr Liberty Carter | Head of Humanities | |
Mrs Vanessa Christie | Teacher (English) | |
Mrs Ann Foster | Teacher (Visual Arts) | |
Mr Kyle Dougherty | Teacher (English) | |
Mrs Brooke Edmonds | Teacher | |
Mr Troy Eikelboom | Teacher (Science) | |
Mrs Hayley Erispe | Head of English | |
Mr Peter Errington | Teacher (English) | |
Mrs Ntina Gwakuba | Teacher (Maths) | |
Mr Daniel Haynes | Teacher (Maths) | |
Mrs Nadia Heggers | Learning Support Consultant | |
Mrs Mariah Hlatywayo | Teacher (Music) | |
Mrs Donnah Holloman | Teacher (Maths) | |
Mrs Claudine James | Learning Support Coordinator | |
Mr Steven Kelly | Teacher (Humanities) | |
Mr Enoch Kim | Teacher (Science) | |
Mr Scott Kuipers | Head of Technology and the Arts | |
Mrs Elly Kurniawan | Teacher (LOTE) | |
Mrs Marilyn Louwen | Principal: Kenwick 7-12 | |
Mr Brenton Marlow | Deputy Principal: Teaching and Learning | |
Mrs Anna Morine | Administration Assistant | |
Mr Campbell Murray | Head of Christian Studies and VET | |
Mrs Esther Murray | Chaplain/Child Safety Officer | |
Mr Izak Nagel | Teacher | |
Mrs Sue Nightingale | Administration Assistant | |
Mrs Lydia Nugteren | Teacher (Science) | |
Mr Sam Peletier | Deputy Principal: Students | |
Mrs Yayan Ping | Teacher (LOTE) | |
Mrs Berenice Rode | Education Assistant | |
Mrs Ana Ronson | Education Assistant | |
Mrs Rebekah Scott | Teacher (Maths) | |
Mr Caleb Spencer | Teacher | |
Mrs Amber Stewart | Teacher (English) | |
Mrs Tania Still | Teacher | |
Mr Philip Taylor | Head of Science | |
Mrs Liesl Theaart | Chaplain | |
Mr Sam Thomson | Teacher (Music) | |
Mrs Mynie van Wyk | Teacher (Maths) | |
Mr Jason van Zyl | VET Coordinator | |
Mr Jun Vasquez | Head of Mathematics | |
Mrs Zania Wesseloo | Teacher (Science) | |
Mr Andy Yu | Teacher (Science) |
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The Rehoboth Story #
Our history began over fifty years ago when Dutch migrants coming to Australia found something missing in the local schools. Many of these migrants had been educated at Christian schools – ‘Schools with the Bible’ – in Holland, where Christian parents where helped to raise their children to love and serve God in all areas of life.
In Perth, just as they did around Australia, these migrants spread the vision of establishing schools where God was proclaimed as the King of all life. They dreamed of schools with Christian teachers who were just as excited about these ideas and prayed that their children would have such schools where they could be taught to ‘think Christianly’.
In 1959, the Association for Christian Education (ACE) was established and planning began for a Christian school in Perth. ACE commenced a ‘Saturday School’ for the children of its members in 1961.
In 1966, ‘Rehoboth Christian School’ opened, with two teachers and 23 students in Years 4-7. Rehoboth celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2016.
In 1977, Rehoboth Christian High School commenced in rented facilities in South Perth, and then in 1979 moved to the current site in Kenwick. ACE expanded again in 1992 when a second primary campus was opened in Yangebup, but this school eventually closed at the end of 2001. In 2005, a primary school commenced at the Kenwick Campus. Currently, over 800 students attend Rehoboth Christian College across its two campuses.
What Does ‘Rehoboth’ Mean?
The name ‘Rehoboth’ comes from Genesis 26:22 and means, ‘For now the Lord has made room for us, and we shall be fruitful in the land’.
We are thankful today that God has allowed our schools to be fruitful. We are thankful for the vision of Christian schooling that our founders had and the sacrifices they made to bring it about. We are also thankful that many other Christians have caught that same vision and that Rehoboth’s existence has encouraged many other groups to start Christian schools. We are thankful for the way that Rehoboth has touched the lives of thousands over the past 50 years, and the way that their lives have also been fruitful because of the Christian education they received. To God be the glory!
The College Crest
Our crest features the College colours (blue, red, and white) and its design has several important aspects which remind us of the nature of our schools.
The Cross is the symbol of our faith and salvation and draws our attention to the redeeming work of Christ. The world we now study is one spoiled by sin, but through Christ’s salvation and promise, we look forward to the full restoration of His creation and kingdom.
The Bible, symbolised by the open Word of God, reminds us that it is our aim to present all education and life in the light of His Word.
The College Motto
Soli Deo Gloria – For the Glory of God Alone
This Latin phrase was a catchcry of the Protestant Reformation. It points to both the reformed nature of our schools and the fact that Christian education should lead students to acknowledge God’s sovereignty in all things, ‘For from Him, and through Him, and to Him are all things…’ (Romans 11:36).
A secular education, with its humanistic ideals, praises man and what he has made and discovered and understood. Christian education strives to glorify God at all times and to lead students to think and live for that goal in every aspect of their lives, to ‘demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God’ and to ‘take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ’ (2 Corinthians 10:4-5).
What We Believe
God’s ultimate goal is to preserve, display, and glorify His own greatness and glory.
He has displayed that glory in creation and redemption.
God’s purpose for mankind, therefore, is to glorify Him and bring Him pleasure. Because of the presence of sin, we can only do this in the power of the Holy Spirit, sent by Christ, to all who look to Him for salvation.
God has given us His Word, the Bible, as the authoritative guide to living for His glory and pleasure.
The fulfilment of God’s plan, through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, is to make us partakers of His divine nature and continue in His presence forever.
Parents have been given the responsibility from God for the training and instruction of their children. It is the duty and privilege of Christian parents to consistently nurture their children to respond in faith and obedience to God in all areas of their lives.
Our Vision
‘To engage the whole child to think, respond, and live with excellent for the glory of God alone’.
Our Mission
‘Rehoboth exists as an extension of the Christian home, partnering with parents as a covenant community to support them in their task of nurturing and education their children to equip them for all of life’.
Our Purpose
‘We believe that it is our purpose as educators and parents to orient our students Biblically toward the knowledge of God, the Gospel, humanity, and all of God’s creation, so that they would seek His will, see things as He sees them, and engage with and influence the culture in which they live. We believe that the Christian school must partner with parents and churches to develop the whole child (i.e. their spiritual, moral, academic, personal, and social growth), to inspire them to excel, to be intolerant of mediocrity, and to make wise choices. Such an education is distinctly Christian in its character, intentions, and outworking’.
For more on our vision, mission, and purpose, see our current strategic plan.
We expect all of our staff and students to uphold the good name of the College and to reflect our shared values.
God First
We aim to put God at the centre of all planning, decision making, and student learning. Our motto, ‘Soli Deo Gloria’, is often explicit, but always implicit in everything we do.
Five Solas
These principles originally developed during the Protestant Reformation of the 16th century. They summarise our view of God and the Christian faith and connect us to our Reformed heritage:
- Sola Fide: By faith alone
- Sola Scriptura: By Scripture alone
- Sola Christus: Through Christ alone
- Sola Gratia: By grace alone
- Soli Deo Gloria: For the glory of God alone
Purpose, Partnership, Preparation
This is not simply an advertising slogan, but a summary of our beliefs and approach to Christian education. No educational model is values-neutral, and so we choose to make ours thoroughly Christ-centred, rather than man-centred.
Ephesians 2:8-10
Because we regard all members of our community – students, parents, staff, and visitors – as made in the image of God and empowered by Him for good works, it is one of the chief aims of Christian education to nurture a student’s God-given gifts and abilities and provide adequate opportunities for the exercising of those gifts.
Matthew 28:19-20
Our aim as Christian educators, in partnership with the home and church, is to bring students to a more complete understanding of the sovereignty of Christ over all things, including their own lives, and to encourage them to accept God’s covenant promises for themselves.
We encourage our students to achieve their personal best in all their pursuits and to value the diversity of programs we offer, allowing all students to experience and excel in a range of academic pursuits, sports and arts programs, leadership positions, and personal development.
It is our firm belief that students should feel safe at all times and always have someone to turn to for advice or assistance while at Rehoboth.
All students are placed in one of our three Houses: Newton, Tyndale, or Wycliffe. House groupings may be used for sports carnivals as well as other whole school activities. Each student should have a House shirt that may be worn on days when they have Physical Education.
Newton House
Motto: Sola Gratia (By Grace Alone)
Colours: Green and Gold
This House is named after John Newton (1725-1807), hymn writer and pastor. Originally a ship’s captain, Newton was involved in the slave trade. His conversion followed his miraculous survival during a gale at sea. Newton later became a pastor and wrote many hymns including ‘Amazing Grace’. He also played a prominent role in the anti-slavery movement.
Tyndale House
Motto: Sola Fide (By Faith Alone)
Colours: Black and White
This House is named after William Tyndale (1494-1536) who was a teacher, translator, and preacher. Tyndale believed in justification by faith alone. After moving to Germany, he completed his translation of the New Testament into English and had it published. This was significant in that it gave common people access to the Bible in a language they could understand.
Wycliffe House
Motto: Sola Scriptura (By Scripture Alone)
Colours: Blue and Red
This House is named after John Wycliffe (c1330-1384). He was called the ‘Morning Star of the Reformation’ as he challenged a number of the accepted practices of the Church. Wycliffe based his views on the absolute authority of the Bible, God’s law, which he distinguished from the teachings of the Church. He argued that every man had the right to examine the Bible for himself.
Two great lies have been promoted in our culture: 'If you work hard enough, you can be anything you want to be,' and 'You can be the best in the world'. Success, defined as being the master of one's own destiny, has become an idol [....] As Christians, we have a mission that our Lord expects us to accomplish right now. We are called to steward all we have been given while we wait for our Saviour's return.
Hugh Whelchel - The Biblical Meaning of Success
Class Norms and Expectations #
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Year Group Information #
Important Dates
Some key dates that have been finalised to save in the Year 10 calendar.
- 29 April to 3 May – Work Experience
- 21 May – Year 10 Info Evening: WACE Requirements and Pathways
- 18 July – Year 10 Info Evening: Subject Selections
- 22 July to 3 August – Student Interviews
WACE Requirements and Pathways
OLNA
- OLNA Testing Information Letter
- OLNA Writing Guide
- OLNA Reading Booklet
- OLNA Category
- OLNA Dates, Information and Support
Work Experience
- Work Experience Letter to Parents
- Work Experience Parent Form
- Insurance Certificate
- Employer Agreement Form
- Supervisor Evaluation Form
2025 TAFE
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General Information #
If you move to a new address or change phone numbers or email addresses, please update your information in Consent2Go and inform the Administration Office as soon as possible.
Ensuring we have your current contact information is vital for emergencies.
Kenwick 7-12 Administration Office:
Email: secondary@rehoboth.wa.edu.au
Phone: 9274 9920
Address: Gate 1, 280 Brixton Street, Kenwick 6107
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm
It is always our aim to keep students as safe as possible. Students are therefore not allowed to enter car parks without supervision. Please talk about car park safety with your students at home, as we do at school.
We would appreciate your cooperation in collecting your children promptly after school.
No students should be on campus after 3:30pm unless they are participating in an after school activity or enrolled in the outside school hours care program.
If parents know they are running late to pick up students due to unforeseen circumstances, please let the Administration Office know as soon as possible.
Students who have not been collected by parents at the classroom will be escorted to the oval where supervision is available. Students are asked to wait quietly until their parents arrive. Should students need to use the toilets, they should use the Secondary School toilets for duty of care reasons.
Assemblies are held in the gym on a regular basis, with a major assembly held each term to celebrate special occasions (e.g. Anzac Day, Easter, Reformation Day). Parents are advised to check the Community Calendar for specific dates as they are subject to change.
Parents, friends, and relatives are always welcome to attend our major assemblies. They are a wonderful opportunity to share in the hard work and success of our students.
The Association for Christian Education (ACE) is the body that owns and governs the College. All parents will be either Ordinary or Affiliate Members, depending on which level of membership you selected at the time of enrolment. You can find out more about ACE here.
ACE holds meetings for its members twice per year. The Annual General Meeting (AGM) is normally held on the last Monday in March. Election of Board members and other Association business is conducted at this meeting. A General Meeting is also held on the last Monday in October.
As a parent-governed College, the support of parents through attendance at Association meetings is essential for the welfare of the College and is an important way that parents can participate in the direction and governance of the College.
Any interest from parents in the activities of the Board and becoming Board member is always welcome. Please contact the Business Office for further information.
ACE is also a long-standing member of Christian Education National (CEN). With a national office located in Blacktown NSW, CEN promotes parent-governed Christian schooling and provides support, training, consultancy, and other services to a network of over 65 schools across Australia, representing some 20,000 students.
The National Institute for Christian Education (NICE) is the vehicle by which CEN supports Christian teacher education and development, offering postgraduate training tailored for Christian schools.
All teachers new to Rehoboth are required to complete professional development in Christian education which will include foundational courses via NICE over the first four years of their employment.
ACE has appointed a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to manage the day to day operations of the College. The CEO is Mrs Nicole Pleysier, who is available for appointments via the Business Office.
We have obligations under the Education Act as well as accountability to parents to ensure that students enrolled at Rehoboth are attending school. Attendance at school is compulsory. We would ask that parents aim to keep all appointments (dentist, doctor, etc.) for outside of school hours wherever possible.
In the event of a student absence, parents should contact the Administration Office by 9:00am by texting 0428 033 440 or by phone or email to advise that students will be absent on each instance of absence.
If a student is absent for three or more consecutive days, a written note must be sent stating dates and reasons for the absence (if parents have emailed the school, the written note will not be necessary). In the case of longer absences (i.e. more than one week), a doctor’s certificate may be required.
Parents must contact the Administration Office (not class teachers) early on the day of their student’s absence by SMS, phone or email. A note may also be sent with a sibling or, if parents are aware of forthcoming absence, they should inform the Administration Office. If the Office has not received any information by 9:15am, we will contact parents either by SMS or phone to ensure the student is safe.
Parents may be asked to put the reason of their child’s absence in writing if required by the Principal.
Students in Years 5-6 who take private instrumental music lessons or who demonstrate strong singing skills will have the opportunity to join the Year 5-6 Band through an audition process.
Band rehearsals are held once a week during lunchtime and provide students with the opportunity to create music together. Students are expected to commit to the Band for the entire year and attend all rehearsals and performances.
Auditions are held early in Term 1. For more information please contact our Music teacher, Miss Goh.
Students riding bicycles to school are required to obey traffic laws, including wearing a helmet and taking extra care in and around the campus car parks. Students are strongly urged to lock their bicycles when they arrive at school for protection and safety.
Bike racks are located in front of Secondary Block 2 (demountable classroom block).
Bicycles are not to be ridden on College grounds. Students must dismount and walk alongside their bikes once they enter the campus.
The Board consists of individuals elected from the Ordinary membership of the Association for Christian Education. Elections are held at the Annual General Meeting and Board members serve for a term of three years before retiring or seeking re-election. The CEO and Principals work closely with the Board to achieve educational goals and report monthly on school matters.
The Board’s stated objectives include:
- the provision of a quality, Christ-centred education taught from a consistent Christian worldview by committed Christian teachers
- partnering with parents to provide an education that is in harmony with the Christian home
- providing an education that demonstrates how the world is God’s and there is no area of life where Christ is not Lord and King.
- training students to apply a Christian worldview in their thoughts and actions
- encouraging and equipping children to serve Christ in their chosen life roles and careers
Booklists contain all the stationery and textbooks a student will need for their year of study. They are issued towards the end of Term 4 each year for students entering Years 7-12. The cost of booklists are separate to tuition fees because you have the ability to select the items you need from the list.
Booklists can be downloaded here.
On occasion a student may need more stationery than originally listed and parents will need to provide these as the need arises.
Bullying is a problem that exists in our society. Though we would wish it to be different, our students are capable of this behaviour and it may at times be present in our school.
We do not accept this type of behaviour.
Prevention is better than punishment. Both the home and the College need to continually talk about this issue and discuss acceptable behaviour and strategies for dealing with offences. When cases arise, however, we will deal with the bully and the bullied, including those passively watching and not reporting the offence.
Bullying can take many forms including verbal, physical, social, cyber, and psychological. For bullying to be dealt with effectively all staff, students, and parents need to be vigilant. We need to be diligent in listening to all instances and as much information as possible about the offence and immediately report any incidents to the College. Please do not wait for events to reoccur several times before reporting. Students need to know that bullying is unacceptable at Rehoboth and will be dealt with in a serious but appropriate manner.
For further information, please refer to our Bullying and Countering Bullying Policy.
We are very pleased to be able to offer a fleet of modern buses for our families, complete with air-conditioning and a range of safety features. Rehoboth operates this service in-house, employing our own drivers and Fleet Manager to take good care of our students.
Three daily routes are available, servicing the Canning Vale, Cockburn, and Southern River areas. A transfer service between Wilson and Kenwick is also available.
All students are welcome to use the bus service on a full-time, part-time, or casual basis. Fees, route guides, and application information are available from our website, or contact the Business Office for more information.
It is not common, but occasionally the need arises for families to move their children from one Rehoboth campus to the other. Parents who are considering a transfer should follow the procedure below:
- Parents are asked to put their request in writing to the Principal so that it can be placed on file.
- A meeting will be arranged between parents and the Principal to discuss the request.
- The request will then be considered. Please understand that there are a range of factors to be considered during the decision making process.
- Transfers will only be considered for the next academic year; however, extenuating circumstances will be taken into consideration.
- Parents will be informed of the final decision by Term 4 so that students may be prepared for the transfer the following year.
The Canteen provides quality food choices and offer a range of hot and cold foods, drinks, and snacks. Most of the products sold at the Canteen comply with the State School Canteens Traffic Light System Guidelines. A variety of home-baked treats that are generously donated each week by parent volunteers are also available.
The profits generated by the Canteen are used to provide resources and equipment for the benefit of the College community.
The Canteen provides:
- lunches and food sales
- meeting place for parents (in the gym foyer)
- opportunities for parents to qualify for College Support
- basic training for all volunteer assistants
- support to the Secondary School Food Science and Technology Department
- catering for College functions
For menus and how to order online, visit our website.
If you would like to volunteer at the Canteen, please contact the Cateen Manager. We could not run them without our dedicated volunteers!
The Canteen at Kenwick is operated by Miss Olivia Pleysier who works closely with a team of committed assistants and parents volunteers. All fresh food menu choices are prepared onsite to the highest food health and safety requirements. Mrs Mac’s Good Eating range, designed especially for school canteens, is also available on set days.
The Canteen is open 8:15am to 3:30pm on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays.
Our approach to child safety has been developed by the Senior Leadership Team and endorsed by the Board. We recommend that all parents familiarise themselves with our Child Safe Framework.
We seek to provide a learning environment in which all students are protected from harm of any kind and places the highest possible priority on the safety and nurture of children. We expect all people and organisations who partner with us – including staff, students, parents, volunteers, visitors, and contractors – to espouse this approach.
Because we believe that children are created uniquely by God, we understand that they are precious in His sight and loved by Him. From that, it follows that their voice should not be ignored, whether positive or negative.
The Association’s CEO is Mrs Nicole Pleysier. Her office is located in the Business Office at 92 Kenwick Road, Kenwick. Mrs Pleysier is available for appointments with parents which can be booked via the Business Office.
Students will have the opportunity to join the Secondary Choir through an audition process. Auditions are held early in Term 1.
Choir rehearsals are held once per week during school time. Students are expected to remain in the Choir for the entire year and to attend all rehearsals and performances.
The purchase of a short sleeve white collared shirt will be required as part of the Choir uniform.
For more information, please contact our Music Teacher, Miss Kimberley Goh.
Church History is a key part of our Christian Studies program and is taught in Year 7-8 as a specialist subject. It is available as an elective in Year 9.
The curriculum introduces students to the history of God’s people after Acts and covers the Early Church into the Middle Ages. Students are introduced to important figures, events, and developments of the period.
Church History is a unique and distinctive program at Rehoboth. It is taught to benefit our students’ understanding of how Go has worked through time to grow His body and bride, the Church. Students will grow in their understanding of their own church.
Many of the activities that parents are able to be involved in qualify for our College Support discount. All that is needed is for parents to complete a minimum five hours of approved activities over the course of a semester and submit a completed College Support Form to the Business Office by the due date. Discounts will then be processed and applied to the next family statement.
Activities that qualify for College Support include, but are not limited to:
- canteen
- administration support
- general gardening and maintenance
- classroom assistance
- Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
- accompaniment on excursions and camps
A communicable disease is any infection or disease that can be transmitted from one person to another. Examples include chicken pox, conjunctivitis, diarrhoea, measles, head lice, the flu, whooping cough, etc.
We consider the prevention and control of communicable diseases to be essential to the care of students. While it is difficult to prevent the transmission of some diseases, it is possible to significantly reduce the incidents of transmission by:
- immunisation against communicable diseases
- reducing exposure to communicable diseases by excluding the infectious person or susceptible contact, or disinfecting skin or environmental surfaces that may be contaminated.
It is the College’s policy to take a three tiered approach to communicable diseases:
- An immediate response is one which is actioned as soon as it has been brought to the Principal’s attention and includes, but is not limited to, diseases/infections such as measles, mumps, rubella, diphtheria, meningococcal diseases, tetanus, or whooping cough.
- An urgent response is one which is actioned within a few hours of it being brought to the Principal’s attention and includes, but is not limited to, diseases/infections such as chicken pox, shingles, the flu, salmonella.
- A prompt response is one which is actioned in a timely manner and includes, but is not limited to, diseases/infections such as hand, foot and mouth disease, head lice, gastroenteritis, conjunctivitis, or school sores.
In most cases, the student will be isolated in sick bay and parents called to collect them. We will then notify the class by email of the case and students will be monitored for symptoms.
We hold a Community Day at the Wilson Campus most years, usually late in Term 3 or early Term 4. The purpose of this event is to:
- showcase the College to families who may be contemplating Rehoboth as an option for their child’s education
- build a sense of community within the College
- convey our purpose to the broader College community
- fundraise for the College.
The Community Day can only be a success with the help of many volunteers and the willingness of families to invite relatives and friends along. With stalls, games, performances and more it is a fun event and enjoyed by people of all ages.
We appreciate that whenever people work together in community, concerns and issues develop. For Rehoboth to work effectively, we need to be able to openly and honestly share our concerns with each other in a Christ-like manner. Although this may not always be easy, it is important to deal with issues sooner rather than later. It will prevent any issue from getting bigger than it should.
Our Complaints and Grievances (Parents) Policy is available from Rehoboth Alpha. The policy outlines a three stage approach to resolving complaints: informal resolution, formal resolution, and a panel hearing.
Our Complaints and Grievances (Students Policy), also available from Rehoboth Alpha, outlines a child-friendly approach for students to raise any concerns.
We are committed to developing an educational and organisational culture based on mutual trust and respect, and to following procedures that resolve issues in a manner that is honouring to our Lord Jesus Christ and worthy of the calling to which we have been called (Eph 4:1-6).
We welcome your success stories and compliments and take seriously any concerns, questions, or complaints. There are many ways that a concern or compliment can be made:
- Talk to a trusted friend
- Use our Complaints and Compliments Form
- Place a note in one of our Communication Boxes
- Speak to the Principal or Chaplain
- Speak to a teacher
- Send a message using SEQTA Direqt
- Send an email or make a phone call
Consent2Go is a platform to help us manage student health and medical information, aid teachers in planning and running excursions and activities, and facilitate parent permissions for those activities. It eliminates our need for paper forms by using email and secure online student profiles for parent approvals. With each activity, parents will receive an email to update and approve the information we hold about their child and to give permission for them to attend the activity. Where there are additional costs for an activity, these can be paid online using the Consent2Go form.
Consent2Go does not require parents to set up an account or remember a password. If parents need to update their child’s profile, they do not have to wait for the next excursion invite – this can be done at any time using the Student Profile Invitation.
Curriculum addresses not only the skills and knowledge that students are expected to learn, but also the manner in which it is presented.
At Rehoboth, we are committed to a distinctly Christian curriculum. We seek to provide a Biblical-based and God-honouring perspective in every learning area and activity. Our desire is to prepare students for lives of service to God wherever He may call them and to help them think and discern with the mind of Christ.
Our curriculum includes English, Mathematics, the Arts, Biblical Studies and Church History, Mandarin, Science, Technologies, Health and Physical Education, and Humanities and Social Sciences.
Discipline is something that is done for students, not to them. It means guiding students toward maturity and the development of character. Discipline is to instruct, educate, guide, and train with faithful consistency. It is more than giving orders and rules or punishing misbehaviour. It is the making of a disciple and the development of Christ-like behaviour.
Discipline at Rehoboth may sometimes include the concept of punishment, but this must be seen more broadly than simply punishing wrongdoing. In its fundamental meaning, discipline refers to the idea of discipling students, leading them to conformity to the person of Christ. As such, it includes many aspects, including praise, encouragement, teaching, nurturing, example, and correction. The ‘other side of the coin’ includes chastisement, retribution, punishment, and restitution, as well as aspects of justice, graciousness, repentance, forgiveness, and reconciliation.
Our Discipline (Foundational Understandings) Policy is a comprehensive guide to our philosophy, while our Discipline (Students) Policy outlines our practices. These policies are available from Rehoboth Alpha.
The basic principle underpinning our Discipline Policies is that the student receives a warning prior to a consequence in an effort to instruct and guide, and that there is an escalating series of consequences if the student’s behaviour does not improve.
In the event of a serious breach of the Code of Conduct (Students), the consequences may be escalated more quickly.
If parents would like their student to be readmitted following an exclusion, they will need to have a meeting with the Principal at the end of the suspension period to discuss this. Sometimes, a student may only be readmitted on a conditional enrolment basis, with various conditions document in a Student Contract that the student and parents will sign to indicate that they are aware that continued enrolment is subject to the conditions being met.
In certain cases, a student may be excluded from attending the College. A student can only be excluded if the Board (or its representative members) agrees to a recommendation from the Principal that such an action is necessary. This occurs after a review of the circumstances by a Discipline Panel.
Suspension and exclusion are very rare at Rehoboth, but parents and students need to be aware that these policies do apply.
Role and Responsibilities of the Classroom Teacher
- Deals with day to day classroom issues.
- May notify parents of positive student behaviour by phone or email.
- Keeps documentation of all actions including anecdotal notes.
- Discipline procedures may include apology, restitution, think sheet, time out, seating changes, suspension from special activities, pre-arranged buddy teacher classes, and other teacher-initiated consequences.
- Implements behaviour programs to enforce positive behaviours (e.g. ‘Stop, Think, Do’).
- May notify parents of student concerns by phone or email and may invite parents to an interview.
- Implements an Individual Behaviour Plan with student input and parent notification.
- Refers significant discipline or pastoral care issues to the Principal.
- May be involved with the Principal in interviews with parents.
Role and Responsibilities of the Principal
- Teacher discussion and documentation is reviewed.
- Student is withdrawn from class for certain activities.
- Student is given an in-school suspension.
- Interview with parents.
- Ongoing consultation with parents and outside agencies will continue towards a positive outcome.
- Student is given an in-home suspension.
- Meetings with parents to discuss the ongoing issues.
- Letter of warning sent to parents if the student is likely to be excluded from the College.
- Student is given a second in-home suspension, followed by a further meeting with parents and a letter of intent to exclude the student from the College.
- Withdrawal of student from school or exclusion.
- Suspicions of child abuse should be reported directly to the Principal.
As a general rule, teachers plan one excursion per semester.
For class excursions, a College bus is usually booked. Teacher will ensure that diligent supervision is maintained throughout the excursions and that student behaviour is of a high standard.
The ratio of adults to students will not be greater than 1:10; however, we prefer a lower ratio of 1:6 for increased levels of student safety and supervision.
Parents may be eligible for College Support hours when accompanying an excursion. Hours may only be allocated when parents take responsibility for a small group of students for the activity under the direction of the teacher. If there are not enough parent helpers to achieve the necessary supervision ratios, an excursion may be cancelled.
Details of excursion are sent via Consent2Go. Parents will receive an email regarding their child’s excursion asking them to provide permission to attend. All excursions during school hours are compulsory and considered the same as attending regular classes.
It is the responsibility of parents to respond to the Consent2Go invitation for their child. Failure to do so will mean the child will be unable to attend. It is not the responsibility of the Administration Office to follow up with parents for consent. If parents are not receiving the Consent2Go emails, it is vital that the Administration Office is informed immediately.
Full school uniform is compulsory for all excursions unless otherwise specified.
Teachers will ensure that the College’s First Aid Kit and a mobile phone are taken on all excursions.
We have specialist teachers in a number of learning areas in Years 1-6, including LOTE (Mandarin), Literature Appreciation, Music, Technologies, and Physical Education. We also have Church History in Years 5-6.
In order to protect the gym floor, only students wearing sports shoes with non-marking soles will be permitted to use the basketball court either for PE lessons or at break times. Students may take their shoes off in the gym.
Students are not permitted to enter the AV Booth or use any of the audiovisual equipment without the express permission and supervision of their teacher.
Secondary students are permitted to wear a hat of their choosing, though the broad-brimmed uniform hat with the College crest is recommended.
We have a No Hat, No Play policy that applies in Term 1 and Term 4 each year. All students are required to wear hats during outdoor PE lessons.
Students have lessons in their Health program that address wise choices and being sun smart. They are encouraged to use their common sense when playing outside.
Head lice is an ongoing concern in all schools. We need the cooperation of all parents to keep on top of this. If a student has head lice, we ask that they be kept at home.
If head lice are noticed at school, parents will be called and asked to collect their student and commence treatment immediately. A notice is then sent to the class advising of the case. All lice eggs need to be removed before the student can return to school. This applies even though treatment may have begun.
Homework is an integral part of a student’s education. It aims to establish good, regular study habits and is conducive to a student’s present and future education.
Years 1-2: Homework will be of a short duration and consist mainly of oral reading to parents and reviewing spelling words.
Years 3-4: Other activities may be added and approximately 20-25 minutes per weeknight is expected.
Years 5-6: Other activities will be added and approximately 30-40 minutes per weeknight is expected.
Reading should be a part of every student’s homework.
Parents are requested to provide supervision of their child’s homework, including a suitable place to do their homework and that it is adequately completed.
If parents know that their child is regularly exceeding the homework time limit, or if they have any other concerns or questions regarding homework, they should speak with their child’s teacher.
We invite parents to consider enrolling their children in our excellent Instrumental Music Programme (IMP). Music lessons are an important part of the overall education that we provide at Rehoboth. Our aim is to enrich the lives of young people through the passion and love of music and instrumental practice.
Individual and small group tuition is available on a wide range of instruments. Please see our IMP Manual or email for more information.
Students will have the opportunity to visit the Library every week for book borrowing and for literature promotion.
Our librarians, Mrs Annechiena Murray (Wilson K-6) and Mrs Alicia Weiland (Kenwick K-6), will take weekly sessions of Literature Appreciation. This program seeks to foster a love of reading through literature promotion and activities. In addition, during this time, students can also borrow books.
Parents will be advised of their child’s Literature Appreciation day via their class teacher.
If a child damages or loses a Library item, they may be required to pay for the cost of a replacement item.
All clothing and personal items brought to school must be clearly marked with the student’s first and last name.
Lost property is kept in a box in the Administration Office as well as in the foyer of the Library at Kenwick. Students and parents may check before and after school. Items that are not clearly labelled will be forwarded to the Secondhand Uniform Shops at the end of each term to be sold.
Please note that it is the responsibility of students and parents to claim items from Lost Property.
Lunches are available from the Canteen on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays.
Parents are encouraged to provide a healthy, nutritious lunch for their children. Providing them with junk food is inappropriate and contradicts the Health Program we teach at Rehoboth.
It is also important to ensure that students have adequate drinks for the day. In hot weather, a frozen bottle of water is suitable, and we also have drinking fountains at each campus. We encourage all students to drink water often and have a piece of fruit or vegetable during the afternoon for Crunch and Sip.
Rehoboth is a Nut Aware school as some students have nut allergies. Please be considerate when making lunches not to include nut products.
Please note: parents should supply students an appropriate thermos style container and utensils if they wish their students to have hot food for lunch.
Mandarin is the Language Other Than English (LOTE) that is taught at Rehoboth. Year 7-8 students receive a 2-period lesson each week.
Our previous LOTE, Indonesian, is being phased over the next three years. Year 9-12 students who had commenced Indonesian in Primary School are able to continue studying the language through to Year 12.
Mandatory Reporting is key element of our Child Safe Framework and has to do with the duty of care obligations of teachers to report sexual abuse.
If a teacher forms a reasonable belief that a student is the victim of sexual abuse, it is their legal responsibility to report such cases.
If a student confides in a teacher or a teacher forms an opinion that abuse has occurred, the teacher is legally obligated to report the matter to the appropriate Government Department. Failure to do so involves serious penalties.
By law, no staff member can question the child about the abuse.
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‘Meet the Teacher’ information evenings are held annually early in Term 1. Notice is usually given during the first week of school. We strongly encourage parents to attend so that you are informed of classroom procedures and practices.
The evening acts as a ‘get-to-know-you’ opportunity and for teachers to explain class procedures and expectations for the coming year. These times are also a good opportunity for parent and teacher fellowship. Please come along, even if it is a teacher that you have met before to be informed of changes that will affect your student.
Further meetings can be arranged by the teacher or parent as the need arises.
A voluntary mission offering is held once a week in each classroom. Students are encouraged to give from their own money. We also recommend parents talking to their students about the Biblical instruction to give freely out of what God has already given us.
The College community is kept informed of the offerings at assemblies and via our newsletters.
Each school has a sponsor child in Indonesia through Compassion Australia. We also distribute money among missionaries and Christian organisations that are known to the school.
It is our preference that students do not bring mobile phones to school; however, we are aware that some students who use public transport or who may find themselves in a vulnerable place may need the ability to contact their parents.
There are some strict guidelines that have been set for those students who do need to bring a mobile phone to school:
- The use of a mobile phone must be discussed with the Principal and the student’s teacher.
- A student name must be clearly visible on the phone.
- Mobile phones are to be used only for parent contact.
- We take no responsibility for loss, theft, damage, or any other misadventure.
- If a student uses a mobile phone in an inappropriate way, the incident will be treated under our Code of Conduct (Students) and Bullying and Countering Bullying Policy.
Students in Years7 and Year 9 sit the National Assessment Program Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) test online during March. The assessments are an opportunity for students to demonstrate what they have learned in class.
NAPLAN consists of four tests covering Numeracy, Reading, Writing, and Language Conventions (spelling, punctuation, and grammar). Results are usually sent to schools in the last week of Term 3.
It is important to remember that NAPLAN is only testing regime that we conduct and is a snapshot of a particular student on a particular day. The results are useful for teachers to assess the individual literacy and numeracy needs of all students.
All student information must be entered by parents through Consent2Go. An invitation is sent to new families prior to commencement.
For Year 7 students, records of immunisation (or exemption) for boosters are required.
We endeavour to keep parents fully informed about all College news and activities. Communications will be in the form of:
- Newsflash, sent by email on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays during term time.
- News Stream, with articles published regularly and is available via SEQTA Engage
- Newsletter sent twice per term via Schoolzine
- Excursion information and student profile updates via Consent2Go
- School information via website and SEQTA Engage
- College blog and social media
- SMS
The Online Literacy and Numeracy Assessment (OLNA) is a standardised test conducted with Year 10-12 students who have not yet achieved the minimum literacy and numeracy standards in NAPLAN required to achieve their WACE. Two rounds of OLNA testing are conducted each year.
We make achievement categories for each student available via SEQTA each year. If a student has 3s across the OLNA categories, they have achieved the standard and do not need to sit for that category. The table below is an example of a student having achieved all categories:
OLNA Component | Achievement Category |
Numeracy | 3* |
Reading | 3* |
Writing | 3* |
If your child has a test that has something other than a 3, then they will have to sit the corresponding OLNA test. In the example below, this student will need to sit the OLNA reading test:
OLNA Component | Achievement Category |
Numeracy | 3 |
Reading | 2 |
Writing | 3* |
In partnership with Big Childcare, we offer after school care from 3:10-6:00pm each weekday. Before school care is also available at the Kenwick Campus from 6:45-8:45am.
A qualified team from Big Childcare deliver a tailored program, combining active games, structured and unstructured play, quiet time, and a healthy snack. Homework is encouraged and supported to ensure students are ready to return home at the end of a busy day.
Big Childcare also operates an excellent holiday care program for each school holiday period. This runs from the Kenwick Campus and includes great games and activities, meals, and excursions, all under the supervision of Big Childcare’s qualified team of leaders.
Parents wanting to register students for outside school hours care can use the Big Childcare portal. Please note, although Big Childcare are registered to use our facilities, they are an independent company.
If parents plan to go away for a holiday, work, or other reasons and leave their children in the care of relatives, friends, or adult siblings, they must inform us about who will be responsible while they are away, and how we can contact them.
If a child is sick or injured, or if there is a problem with their schoolwork or any other issue, we need to be able to contact a responsible adult. Before parents travel, please send the College a note containing the name and contact details for the person who will be responsible, and also whether the children will be at their usual home or with someone else.
It is vital that we are all vigilant when using the campus parking areas because of safety concerns for students and other drivers. We ask for your cooperation in this matter so that all parents are treated fairly and equally. We will be monitoring this situation closely.
- Year 7-12 parents must park in the main car park via Gate 2, 280 Brixton Street.
- At no time must drivers stop in No Parking areas or park behind other cars, even if staying in your vehicle.
- Drivers must make a loop through the carpark, back onto Brixton Street, and re-enter the carpark until a bay becomes available.
- Do not park across driveways in residential areas or in any way impede our neighbours from entering and leaving their homes.
- Abusive language or behaviour will not be tolerated.
- Please be respectful of all College signage and rules as well as Council signage (rangers monitor illegal parking).
The following bell times apply for both Wilson and Kenwick:
Time | Activity |
8:25am | Students may enter classrooms |
8:40am | Start of school day |
10:10-10:30am | Recess |
12:30-1:10pm | Lunch |
3:00pm | End of school day (K-PP) |
3:10pm | End of school day (Years 1-6) |
Students 6 will engage in Physical Education (PE) lessons for 3 periods each week with a specialist teacher.
Health lessons are also covered as part of the curriculum. They are taught separately from PE lessons.
Throughout the year, there are some extra sports related activities, such as House and interschool competitions, Run Club, and carnivals. These also run in addition to PE lessons and may require additional training.
All of these programs work together to promote health and fitness, with an emphasis on bringing glory to God through the way that students use and care for their bodies.
Carnivals
Students meet together for various sporting carnivals throughout the year.
- Term 1 – House Swimming Carnival
- Term 3 – House Cross Country Carnival
- Term 4 – House Athletics Carnival
Following the House carnivals, qualifying students will be invited to compete at the interschool level. Rehoboth competes in the Associated and Catholic Colleges of WA (ACC) competition which gives our students the opportunity to compete with other schools, including Christian schools such as Kingsway, Grace, Kennedy, Providence, and Swan, at a high level of competition. ACC interschool carnivals are held at a later date in the same term as our House carnivals.
Uniform
All students are expected to wear either a House shirt or the College red sport shirt for PE lessons. They should also wear white sport shoes and ensure they have their hat in case of outdoor activities.
Where a student is selected to represent Rehoboth at an interschool event, they will be expected to wear the College red sport shirt.
Our staff meet on a regular basis for prayer and a devotion. Parents often form prayer groups too, and this is a wonderful opportunity to uphold the College, students, and staff.
If parents would like to be involved in a prayer group please speak to your Principal or one of our Chaplains.
All students are expected to arrive at school on time, ready to start the school day by 8:40am. We prefer students to arrive by 8:30am.
Students arriving after 8:40am must go to the Administration Office first to be signed in and collect a late note to give to their teacher.
Records of student lateness are kept and the Principal may request an interview with parents in cases of consistent lateness. Teaching students to be punctual is important.
Semester reports are sent home at the end of Term 2 and Term 4. Parents are encouraged to make an appointment with their child’s teacher to discuss these reports. Teachers may also indicate on the report that they would like an interview with parents.
For Year 3-6 students, we also send work sample books home regularly throughout each term. These focus on literacy and numeracy, which are assessed regularly, and the assessments take various forms. Other learning areas are also assessed less frequently. Parents are encouraged to talk to their children about the work they have done at school. Work Sample books must be signed by parents and returned to school as soon as possible.
For students in Kindy to Year 2, Storypark is used to keep parents updated on work that is being done.
Rehoboth Principal’s Scholarships are available to new students entering Years 6-12.
If you know someone who may be interested, these scholarships are based on merit and take the form of 40% discount on tuition fees per annum. Details of the selection criteria, conditions and the application procedure can be found on the Scholarship Application Form, obtained via the Business Office.
Eligibility
Principal’s Scholarships are available to new students who are seeking enrolment in Years 6-12 at Rehoboth and whose parents qualify for membership in the Association of Christian Education.
The Scholarship Award
These scholarships are awarded annually based on applications which meet the criteria. Each scholarship provides a reduction of 40% off the annual tuition fees for Year 6-12 students, which is deducted from the annual College fees charged to the student.
Should a student who is awarded a scholarship withdraw or have their enrolment terminated, the scholarship is not redeemable for cash, and is not transferable to another student or sibling at Rehoboth. It is also not transferable to other schools within or outside Western Australia.
As the scholarship is for one year’s duration, students who have been successful in being granted a scholarship in a particular year and who wish to continue their study at Rehoboth need to reapply in the following year to be considered.
Selection Criteria
Scholarship recipients will be selected from applicants who:
- demonstrate how Jesus is real in their life and express what it means to be a Christian
- excel in areas such as academic, sport, cultural/aesthetic, or Christian leadership
- can demonstrate that they will make a significant contribution to Rehoboth
- have skills and abilities that will contribute to Rehoboth’s existing programs
If a student is sick while at school, they will be sent to the Administration Office where the team will contact their parents.
Parents are expected to keep students who are obviously sick at home as a courtesy to the rest of the students and staff and for their own wellbeing. Symptoms that indicate a child is unwell enough to be kept home include:
- fever
- vomiting and/or diarrhoea
- very runny nose
- coughing a lot
- displaying symptoms of other contagious illnesses such as, but not limited to, conjunctivitis, chicken pox, hand, foot and mouth disease, etc.
If a student is sick while at school, they will be sent to the Administration Office where the team will contact their parents.
If the sickness is sufficiently serious, parents will be required to collect their child. There is a legal requirement for sick students to be isolated to prevent further infections. We ask for your understanding and prompt response if you are asked to pick your student up if they are unwell. We will call your emergency contact if you are unable to do so within a reasonable time.
If an injury occurs, parents will be contacted immediately and required to seek medical assistance. If the injury is perceived to be serious, or involves a head injury, we will have the student immediately hospitalised by ambulance. The cost of the ambulance service will be charged to the family’s account.
In the case of injuries, an Safety Incident Form will be filled out by the staff member(s) who attended the incident.
Throughout the year we have several Student Free Days. The purpose of these days is to provide time for staff to engage in:
- whole College professional development days
- strategic and operational planning
- the CEN State Conference with other Christian schools
- curriculum planning and development
Dates for student free days are published in the calendar and will be confirmed via newsflash as they approach.
DATE | HOLIDAY |
Friday 26 January | Australia Day |
Monday 4 March | Labour Day |
Tuesday 5 March | Student Free Day (Staff Professional Learning Day) |
Friday 29 March | Good Easter |
Monday 1 April | Easter Monday |
Monday 15 April | Student Free Day (Staff Professional Learning Day) |
Thursday 25 April | Anzac Day |
Monday 3 June | WA Day |
Monday 23 September | King’s Birthday |
A student council is elected annually.
We operate on a two-semester basis, with each semester divided into two terms. Between the two semesters there is a three-week mid-year break. There are also mid-semester breaks.
Term dates are published on our Community Calendar. Proposed term dates may be subject to change without notice. Please check the calendar for any changes and pupil free days.
Students are required to come to school dressed and presented neatly in the official Rehoboth uniform. This is a non-negotiable matter because we believe that a high standard of dress and adherence to our uniform are important in helping students develop a sense of respect for themselves, for each other, and for the reputation of the College. The cooperation of parents in helping to maintain the high standards of appearance we expect is much appreciated.
Parents and students should be familiar with our Uniform Manual, or enquires can be made at the Uniform Shops for the correct items. All uniform items can be purchased from one of the College’s three uniform shops.
New uniform items can be purchased online or at our Kenwick Campus shop. Notice of special ‘back to school’ hours are published annually.
One term’s notice is required to withdraw a student.
We reserve the right to charge one term’s fees where sufficient notice is not given. This is explained in the terms and conditions of enrolments.
If families are experiencing financial difficulties, please speak to our Finance Manager.
Year 10 students have the opportunity to complete a week’s experience in a workplace.