We are all set for an incredible Easter Fest event as we prepare to celebrate Easter with our College families and friends. This free, fun-filled community event offers activities for all ages and we look forward to welcoming you to King's for our 2025 Easter Fest celebration on Tuesday, 1 April.
Easter Fest highlights:
Student musical performances
An Easter scavenger hunt
Food trucks with a range of cuisines
Student art display
Art and craft activities
Fun for the whole family!
Last week, the Year 12 Digital Art class went to Coolangatta to source locations that work well for portrait photography. Despite the wet weather, some great photos were captured. These are from Mason & Thomas.
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Congratulations on the remarkable results achieved by the 2024 Year 12 cohort – The Year of Legacy. This week’s senior school assembly honoured 13 students who achieved an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) exceeding 95.00.
These results mark both a personal milestone for each student and a collective celebration of their hard work and dedication to attain academic excellence. Each high-achieving graduate stands as a testament to our core value of Learning Passionately across all subjects during their senior schooling.
We were particularly grateful for the advice and words of encouragement shared to inspire our Year 11 and 12 cohorts in their own pursuit of academic excellence.
Other notable 2024 results:
- 196 As were awarded across the range of General subjects
- 156 students achieved their QCE (99.5%)
- 145 students awarded one or more VET qualifications
It is appropriate to acknowledge the hard work of our College staff, who have educated, motivated, encouraged, modelled, prayed for, challenged and applauded this cohort. Year 12 parents must also be thanked for the support and encouragement you provided,
What some of our alumni are doing next…
Jerome Mak – Griffith University, Bachelor of Forensic Science / Criminology and Criminal Justice
Sunho Choi – Griffith University, Bachelor of Dental Hygiene
Aclaire Sethakulvichai - IMU University of Malaysia, Medicine
Joshua Curgenven – Bond University, Bachelor of Law/Bachelor of Business
William Bolwell – QUT, Bachelor of Engineering, Master of Robotics and Artificial Intelligence
Layla Vlahos – Bond University, Bachelor of Law & Alphacrusis College, Bachelor of Theology
Edwin Choi – University of Queensland, Bachelor and Master of Engineering
Byron Tolhurst – Griffith University, Bachelor of Counselling
Kyah Andreson – Princeton University (USA), Bachelor of Architecture
Jeremy Armstrong – QUT, Bachelor of Engineering
Tikaia Craig – Griffith University, Bachelor of Biomedicine
David Johnstone – Bond University, Bachelor of International Relations/Bachelor of Laws
KTTC Year 10 students have the opportunity to try six different trades over two consecutive Mondays at Gold Coast Trades College. The students thoroughly enjoyed the day with a lot of positive feedback.
The new Sport Development Program has started strong, with students already putting into practice their sporting skills by assisting with the Primary and High School swimming carnivals and the Primary APS sport training. The students were able to get out on the water by kayaking as part of their Certificate in Outdoor Sport & Rec. Week 5 will be the first week the students will go out into local Primary Schools to start coaching as a part of their traineeships.
Scan the QR code to find out more information about the Sport Development Program.
Congratulations to our newest school-based apprentices.
Sienna Brown - Marine Mechanical with Surf Coast Marine
Caleb Donaldson - Polymer Processing with Riviera
We wish them all the very best!
Please contact kttc@kingscollege.qld.edu.au if you would like to register your interest.
King’s School Libraries celebrate Library Lovers’ Week every February. It is a week to remember that our libraries are a place to find a great book, whether it is an adventure, mystery, historical fiction, a funny story, or to discover information. We have so many more resources to offer, including magazines and online resources for your student’s school assignments.
Our junior students participated in a colouring competition, with a class winner receiving an ice block and year level winners receiving a book prize.
Our Year 4 – 12 students and staff who borrowed a book during the week automatically went in a draw to win a daily tuckshop prize. They could also spin our prize wheel to win instant prizes or go into draws to win a $10 tuckshop prize or a $20 QBD voucher. This year, we also introduced our “Library Lovers Loyalty card”, which allowed students to win a $50 Robina Town Centre gift card. High school students could also borrow a “Blind Date with a Book”.
We love encouraging our students to borrow as we understand the vital importance of our student's reading. We had hundreds of entries in our competition, and the week was very busy and lots of fun!
This week in the HUB, a series of events took place with a strong focus on community building within our school.
On Monday, a program called Sisterhood was run by the school chaplaincy team, which encouraged connection between the Year 6 girls and female leaders from Year 8, 10, and 12. This lunch break was filled with laughter and creativity as the students engaged in fun games and activities, including making personalized beaded bracelets. The program provided a supportive space for the girls to get to know each other, build friendships, and foster excitement for the Year 6 students new stage in schooling.
On Tuesday, the HUB was buzzing with excitement as King’s International students gathered for a KFC lunch hosted by Mrs. Chelsea Donovan, King’s International Student Registrar, alongside the Year 12 International Prefects. The event aimed to provide an opportunity for international students to come together, enjoy a delicious meal, and build stronger connections with their peers. The lunch was organized to create a welcoming and inclusive environment where students could share their experiences, discuss their journeys, and feel supported. It served as an important initiative to foster a sense of community, allowing our international students to feel more at home and supported within the school.
Throughout the school year, the HUB serves as a central space for various community-building events and groups at King’s. It is home to the LIFE team, a student-led initiative open to students in Years 5-12, which focuses on promoting leadership and serving local, regional, and international charities. Additionally, the HUB hosts ZEAL, Girls Club, and Boys Club, all of which are run by the Chaplaincy Department. ZEAL supports high school students on their faith journey, while Girls Club and Boys Club offer fun lunchtime activities for primary students, fostering connection and a sense of community.
In addition to these groups, the HUB is also open to Year 12 students each lunch break, offering a chance for senior students to connect and unwind through activities like colouring in and card games, strengthening their bonds during their final year.
The HUB is also open during primary school break times for Years 4-6, providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for all students.
It serves as a safe space where every student can feel valued and at home, helping to ensure that all members of the King’s community feel supported and connected
