Carey Baptist College - Forrestdale

Happy Father’s Day to Our Carey Heroes 💙✨

We are thankful for all the dads, step-dads, adoptive dads, foster dads, granddads, uncles and father figures in the life of Carey.

Whether you’ve shared your skills in the classroom, volunteered at Bush School, assisted with excursions, camps, hikes and fundraisers or come along to cheer at sporting events, your presence enriches our school community and means the world to our students.

You are valued and appreciated! Happy Father’s Day!🙌💙

🎉🌮 Taco Tuesday …on a Thursday! 🌮 🎉

As part of their 'Canteen Project' to earn their Hospitality Certificates, our Year 12 Hospitality class has been showcasing their culinary talents by preparing meals for their peers and staff. This delicious endeavour gives our students a taste of every aspect of hospitality, from taking orders to cooking, service, and delivery with a smile! 😊

The class recently crafted some mouth-watering Birra Tacos by slow-cooking tender beef, wrapping it in warm tortillas with melted cheese and topping it with finely diced onions and fresh coriander. Yum!

Join Our Growing Team at Carey Baptist College!

We're excited to announce employment opportunities on our college campus. If you're passionate about education and making a difference, we want to hear from you!

Current Openings:

- Secondary Mathematics Teacher - from 2025.
- Secondary Outdoor Education Teacher - from 2025.
- Secondary Visual Art Teacher - for 2025.

Apply through our website on the Employment page under the About tab.

Big Fun, Small Athletes! 🏆

Our Pre-Primaries enjoyed Olympic-themed activities with their Year 12 buddies last week, including cycling, a Modern Pentathlon, Baton Relay, Bean Bag Shot Put, Shooting, and Tennis. 🥇🚴‍♂️

It was an action-packed afternoon full of fun and laughter. We love our buddies! 💛

Spud-tacular sports at the inaugural Potato Olympics!🥔🏅

In the spirit of the Games, our Pre-Primary student ‘coaches’ recently cheered on their potato ‘athletes’ as they competed in a mash of events, including Luge, Running, Gymnastics, weight-lifting and long jump!

There was even an Opening Ceremony, led by The Honourable Carey 'Head Potato' and torchbearer Mr Ingram.
Congratulations to our medal winners and all our brilliant coaches.

Your sportsmanship was truly a-peeling!

Rain or Shine Primary Students Cross Country! 🌧️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

Despite wild weather on July 24, our Primary students showed incredible courage and perseverance at the Cross Country Carnival!

There were plenty of smiles as our students persevered through the rain, braving the elements to run (or walk) their race.

Well done to all of our competitors. We are so proud of you! 🎉👏

🎨 But First, Let Me Paint a Selfie! 🖌️

Mr Lloyd’s Year 5s have shown off their artistic flair and filled their classroom with vibrant self-portraits. The portraits helped students’ understanding of self-expression and identity and were a lot of fun to create!

🐸 Frog Patrol in Action! 🌧️

With the wet season upon us, the Frog Patrol has been eagerly watching for the Forrestdale ‘army’ (a group of frogs)!

Our amphibian protectors have been catching tadpoles from wet areas and relocating them to the many protected ponds around the school.

Well done, Frog Patrol! We are hopping for even more ribbiting updates!

♻️ Year 4s Dig into Composting 🍃

Our Year 4s have been investigating what makes our school sustainable.

With Mr Cunningham, they learned how vegetable and fruit scraps are turned into soil for our gardens in Forrestdale’s composting area.

Even the smallest steps can help reduce landfill and support our environment! 🌍

🏞️ Karajini Adventures! 🌟

Our Year 10 Outdoor Education students enjoyed an adventurous week in Karajini National Park at the end of Term 2!

They bravely traversed Dales, Hancock, and Joffre Gorges, soaking in the stunning scenery and the beauty of creation.
Evenings were spent in ‘yarning circles,’ reflecting on Psalm 23 and how God leads us by quiet streams like a shepherd.

We are now entering the season of Djilba. 🍃

The bright yellow flower of the wattles welcomes the season of Djilba with its cold weather and mild sunny days.

Birds are nesting, and animals begin pairing to prepare for offspring. Ngwir (possums) prepare dens in their home trees and, as the weather warms, we’ll need to be mindful of the protective koolbardi (magpies) guarding their nests by swooping uninvited guests.

Watch for the dance of the fearless djidi djidi (w***y wagtail), and for the glorious bursts of colour as the galyang (rigid wattle), kudjong (orange wattle) and balga (grass tree) flower mid-season.

Building a Greener Future 🌱

We love seeing our students' dedication to sustainability in action!
Our Year 10 students have created a gathering space by the pond by clearing weeds and dead plants and replenishing the area with a beautiful selection of native plants.

They hope the space might be used for campfires or prayer circles for years to come!

🥋Year 9 Taekwondo Champions! 🏆

Our Year 9 students have had the exciting opportunity to participate in a Taekwondo elective this year. Under the expert guidance of Senior Instructor Mischa Laijan from First Taekwondo Cockburn, they’ve made impressive progress, training diligently on Monday mornings.

After months of hard work, they took their first grading exam, overseen by WA Chief Instructor Dane Meade. We’re proud to announce they achieved their first Tip, marking the initial step on their journey to earning a black belt. Well done, Year 9s!

🌱 Permaculture Pioneers! 🌿🎉

Congratulations to our Year 11 and 12 students who recently received their Cert I in Permaculture Studies! Having learnt to design and maintain agriculturally productive ecosystems, gaining hands-on experience in sustainable farming, site design, crop planning, and community engagement.

Well done, Year 11s and 12s! We’re proud of your commitment to being good environmental stewards!

🌟Term 3 is on!🌟

Good morning and welcome back Forrestdale!
We hope you're all excited for a fantastic Term 3.

🐸🌧️ Recent rains created exciting adventures for the Carey Frog Patrol! 🌿✨

Wearing ponchos and gumboots, the Frog Patrol ventured into the front of the school grounds to the swamp space, where they were thrilled to be greeted by the loud calls of many male frogs.

Did you know that Carey Forrestdale is home to several different species of frogs?
The Frog Patrol’s most common find is the motorbike frog, named for its call that sounds like a distant motorbike changing gears! 🏍️

🙏🌿 Bush Chapel 🌿🙏

In Term 2, we launched the Bush Chapel, a beautiful addition to our Bush School Program! Students spent time reflecting on Psalm 104:24-25 and the wonders of God's presence and creation.

From the sounds of parrots to the scent of gum leaves, our primary students used all their senses to appreciate God's goodness, even expressing their gratitude through prayers written on gum leaves.🌳✨

🧦 Who says teachers can't have fun?🕺✨

Towards the end of Term 2, some of our Primary staff rocked a 'fun'-raiser event for Tutu Tuesdays and Funky Sock Fridays!

🎉 Excited to welcome J Block! 🏫✨

We were thrilled to have the Hon. Mr Matthew Keogh, MP, and Mr Yaz Mubarakai, MLA, join us for the official opening ceremony.

Featuring six classrooms and a breakout room, J Block opened its doors at the start of the school year. ✏️🎓

Carey Forrestdale is growing every day!
(See last photo for a sneak peek 👀🌈)

🥋 Mastering Taekwondo! 👊✨

Our Year 9s dive into fun and energetic sessions every Monday, practising self-defence and sparring. They are building their fitness, teamwork, and respect.

“KIYAP!” 💥✋

Adventure Awaits! 🥾🌲
During Term 2, our Year 7 Outdoor Education students embarked on an exhilarating 9.3km trek along the Bibbulmun Track!

Under Miss Terblanche’s expert guidance, the young adventurers enjoyed the beauty of nature and bonded together as a team as they hiked from Camel Farm to Mundaring Weir. This memorable day on the Track perfectly embodied the Outdoor Education philosophy, ‘going outside to grow inside.’ 🌿🌟

We are proud of our students for embracing this adventure with enthusiasm and determination! 💪🎒

🎨🌿 Diorama Delights! 🌍🦁

Our Year 4s created amazing Animal Habitat dioramas in Geography and Biological Science this Term! 🐸🐬🦧

Working in small groups, they researched their chosen habitat to ensure the accuracy of their diorama, including animals 🐾, plants 🌿, and land features found there. At the end of the term, they were thrilled to view an ‘exhibition’ of their work in the Hub, celebrating their hard work.

Well done to our creative Year 4s on bringing science and geography to life!

🎉 Jump into Vacation Care! 🏖️

The school term might be ending, but the fun is just beginning! 🌟
Jump Vacation Care offers a fun, engaging, and convenient service for school holidays. 🏫✨

Their program caters to learners from Kindy to Year 6 and is open to all children in the community, Monday to Friday, 7:00am to 6:00pm. 📅👧🧒

For more info or to book a spot, visit the Jump wesbite. 🌐📲https://jump.asn.au/forrestdale-vacation-care/

Forrestdale campus Vacation Care🌿
We still have plenty of Vacancies for the upcoming June/July school holidays 🤩
You can find them on our website or hard copies at the Jump reception.
Please remember to book for the correct campus!
https://jump.asn.au/

🌿 Shade Structures for Summer🌞

Our Year 10 Permaculture class recently constructed shade structures to prepare for the upcoming summer. ☀️🏡

This hands-on project addresses the need to protect our market garden crops from the scorching heat. Students selected tools, prepared materials, and implemented soil treatments—all part of their practical permaculture training. 👩‍🌾👨‍🌾

We're excited to reap the benefits of their hard work next summer! 🌱✨
Hats not sponsored 🤠

🎉 Jump into Vacation Care! 🏖️

The school term might be ending, but the fun is just beginning! 🌟
Jump Vacation Care offers a fun, engaging, and convenient service for school holidays. 🏫✨

The program caters to learners from Kindy to Year 6 and is open to all children in the community, Monday to Friday, 7:00am to 6:00pm. 📅👧🧒

For more info or to book a spot, visit the Jump website. �🌐📲https://jump.asn.au/

🔬 Science Matters! 🌟

This term, 5V has been learning about chemical sciences and exploring different states of matter. 🧪✨
We were privileged to have Mr and Mrs Dowling demonstrate how castable polyurethane transforms from a liquid to a solid. The students had a blast being scientists and creating their solid resin treasures! 🧫🎉

A big thank you to Mr and Mrs Dowling for bringing real-world science into our classroom! 👏

🎶 Music to Our Ears! 🎵

Our Year 1s have been creating some beautiful melodies in the Music Room as they practice their xylophone skills.🎹✨

Learning the xylophone helps students grasp basic musical concepts, boosts their confidence, and enhances motor skills, cognitive abilities, and sensory development. Best of all, it’s a lot of fun! 😄🙌

🎓 Forrestdale's First-Ever Year 12 Exams! 📚✨

Our Forrestdale campus has reached a milestone as our inaugural Year 12 cohort sat for their first-ever exams! This marks a significant step for our school as we witness our pioneering students taking their first steps towards completing their Secondary education. 🏫🌟

All the thanks to our dedicated Secondary teachers for supporting our Year 12s through study sessions, revision workshops and one-on-one consultations. 🙌

We're incredibly proud of our Year 12 cohort. The entire Carey community is behind you guys! 🎉👏