As we finish the school year, our Deputy Principal invites us to pause and reflect on the journey we’ve travelled together. In his heartfelt message, he draws parallels between the school year and a road trip—filled with moments of joy, challenges, and growth. From academic milestones to spiritual discoveries, from laughter on the playground to the perseverance shown in tough moments, our King’s family has embraced every step with faith and unity. As we celebrate the season of Christmas, we are encouraged to keep Jesus at the centre of our lives, knowing that His birth promises us eternal hope and peace. Join us in celebrating this year as we give thanks for God’s faithfulness and look forward to fresh beginnings in 2025.
We wish all of our King's families a very Merry Christmas and a joyful, safe and restful holiday. In Him, we find our beginning, our journey, and our rest. See you next year!
Deputy Principal's Message
On Thursday, 14 November, our 2024 graduates and their parents gathered for the Year 12 Graduation Dinner at Movieworld's event venue where they enjoyed a night of recognition, memories and a celebration of the cohort's success. During the event, a number of special awards were presented to students who have shown exceptional academic attainment or success in specific pursuits during their time at King's. Our Year 12 Foundation Students (those who have been at King’s since Early Learning or Prep) were all presented with a gift to commemorate having spent their entire schooling at our College. Every Year 12 student crossed the stage to receive their graduating folio and certificate, marking the end of their schooling journey at King’s.
Congratulations to all of our First in Subject awardees, Outstanding Academic Commitment awardees and Outstanding Service awardees:
Year 12 Graduation Award Recipients 2024
The Year 12 Farewell Tunnel is a cherished tradition at King's, marking a significant moment for our graduating students as they take their final walk through the campus. On Thursday, 14 November, the Class of 2024 began their nostalgic journey from the auditorium, where College Chaplain Mr Muir prayed for them. As the Year 12s made their way up the walkway toward High School, they were greeted by excited students from Kindy to Year 6, who lined the bridge to give high fives and gifts. Year 12 parents gathered at the King's Table forecourt for morning tea, while the graduates enjoyed their last morning tea with King's Principals and teachers. Final goodbyes and tears flowed as the cohort returned along the bridge towards the front gates, cheered on by emotional high schoolers, parents, and friends. Congratulations to the Class of 2024 – you made it! Your legacy in our College community will be fondly remembered. As you embark on new adventures, King's will continue to pray for God's blessings to fill your lives.
The final weeks of Term 4 were a bittersweet time for our Year 12s whose King’s journey has now come to an end. 'Legacy Day' on Wednesday, 13 November, was reimagined this year to set aside time to honour our students and to plant their commemorative Year 12 tree – a much-loved College tradition. Students dressed up in theme with their 'Future Careers' on display in various forms. We wish our Class of 2024 every success and blessing as they take with them the knowledge that they have left an indelible legacy in our school community.
King's High School are dedicated to providing senior students with firsthand experiences of real-world careers. As part of this focus, our Year 10 students participated in our inaugural work experience program earlier this semester. The four-day program was a resounding success, with over 90% of students researching and securing their own placements. Students explored a diverse array of professions, including teaching, mechanics, electrical work, real estate, dentistry, dance instruction, radiology, sports coaching, and many more. Their exciting experiences proved educational and enjoyable, with some opening doors to further part-time work.
Charlotte Cowling spent her time in the Marketing Department at The French Beauty Academy and shared her unique experience:
Noah Hegedus worked in a classroom at Park Ridge State School and enjoyed a multifaceted experience:
Scarlett Tyson took on the role of a dance instructor at Inspire Dance Academy and she reflected on her time:
This program has provided our students with invaluable insights into various careers, helping them to better understand their interests and potential future paths. We are incredibly proud of their achievements and look forward to continuing this initiative in the years to come.
King's After School Homework and Assignment Assistance program saw an unprecedented 1,727 entries in the attendance book throughout 2024. We were thrilled to see so many students take advantage of this valuable resource for support with assessment tasks, homework, study tips, group work, or simply as a quiet place to focus and complete their work.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to our dedicated after-school tutors, all of whom are King’s alumni. Their commitment and passion for helping our students succeed reflect their deep investment in the future of our school community. Our 2025 program will commence in Week 4 of Term 1 and run every week, except the final week of each term. Mrs Middleton will post reminders on Compass to encourage students to make the most of this opportunity to enhance their learning. Let’s continue to aim high in 2025!
On Wednesday, 27 November, our Year 6 students swapped their uniforms for elegant evening attire to celebrate their Primary School Graduation. Gathered in the King’s Table forecourt, they posed for countless photos before the ceremony commenced. The event began with the traditional Year 6 dance, which is considered a 'rite of passage' for students as they pair off and show their maturity during a slow-tempo dance performance. Campus Principal, Mr Meyers, and Head of Primary, Mrs Payne, then presented each student with their graduation cap as they crossed the stage, marking a significant milestone in their Primary School chapter. Families departed as students walked along the red carpet and through a guard of honour, entering the auditorium for a special two-course dinner. The evening included speeches from current Year 6 students, and Principal, Mr Meyers, as well as a video of every Year 6 student's baby photo, adding some fun to the formalities. It was a night of mixed emotions—cherished memories, excitement for High School, and fond farewells to Primary. We’re proud of the incredible growth of our Year 6 students and thankful to our staff and families for helping each student flourish throughout their life so far. We pray for God’s blessings as they step confidently into High School and continue their journey at King’s.
Thanks to the amazing members of our community who helped make this event a success!
Our Year 5 and 6 students have achieved an extraordinary feat, claiming all three top awards in the prestigious Write a Book in a Day competition. Competing against 1,900 teams from across schools in Queensland and the Northern Territory, King’s students not only won the top award of 'Best Book' but also the Highly Commended and Commended awards.
Through their outstanding achievement, King’s students have not only demonstrated literary and artistic excellence but have also contributed to a cause that brings hope and happiness to children in need.
King’s are proud to announce that our Student Engagement Officer, Shaun Hart, has just been inducted into the Queensland Sport Hall of Fame. Six sporting legends received this accolade at this year's Queensland Sport Awards on Thursday, 21 November, in Brisbane. For nearly 30 years, these awards have served to celebrate the significant achievements of Queensland athletes, coaches, officials, administrations and organisations.
Shaun was a Brisbane Lions Triple Premiership player and won the Norm Smith Medal for his ‘best on ground performance’ in the 2001 Grand Final. He played a combined 273 games in Bears and Lions colours, and kicked 177 goals in his 15-year AFL career. He used his sporting success as a platform to share messages of ‘faith, overcoming fear, the power of love, and having the right leadership and relationships in our lives.’ Shaun is renowned for his team-first mentality and big heart, and we are blessed to have him teaching our students. Congratulations Shaun!
Our Parent Ambassador Program has been running in King's Primary for a number of years. The program aims to help build stronger connections among our King's families by having a parent contact in every classroom. We really appreciate these incredible volunteers who gave their time and energy this year to help foster friendship and support at King's.
We hosted a special event to thank our amazing group of parents who served our community this year as Parent Ambassadors. Mr Meyers, Campus Principal along with Mrs Payne, Head of Primary, hosted afternoon tea, and Mrs Wendijk, our Lead Primary Art Teacher, ran a special art activity for the group. On behalf of our College community, we thank you for your valuable contribution to our community this year!
We are seeking expressions of interest from any King's Primary parent who would like to become a Parent Ambassador next year. Once our 2025 classes are finalised, we will be able to confirm these roles and will publish the Parent Ambassador lists on King's private Facebook Year Level groups. If you would like to express your interest or view the Parent Ambassador Handbook to find out more about what's involved, please click on the button below:
2025 Parent Ambassador Expression of Interest
King's Early Learning community enjoyed a heartwarming Christmas Concert performed by all of our Noah's Ark students, as a fitting way to celebrate the end of their school year. In the weeks leading up to the event, students and staff were immersed in learning songs, preparing costumes and rehearsing on the 'big' stage. The special evening was held on Tuesday, 19 November, and began with a family BBQ in the forecourt, followed by two performances from each class and a combined Christmas song. As families filled the auditorium, our brave youngsters took centre stage, showing great focus throughout their performances. Seeing the growing confidence of our students on stage was amazing and showed the significant development that happens in our Early Learning Centre. Special thanks to our Noah's Ark staff for orchestrating this event and creating a memorable showcase of the Christmas spirit.
King's Pre Prep students enjoyed a significant moment on Monday, 25 November, as they participated in their 'Lion Crossing' ceremony. This symbolic annual event marks the transition of our youngest learners from Noah's Ark to the Prep Centre, signalling their move to Primary School in 2025. The ceremony was a poignant moment as parents and Noah's Ark staff lined the walkway. Mrs Payne, Head of Primary, shook each student's hand and presented them with a certificate for completing their Early Learning jouney. The 'Lion Crossing Ceremony' not only brought smiles and excitement but served as a touching reminder of the growth and progress our Pre Prep students have made, setting the stage for their future learning adventures in Primary School.
On Tuesday, 26 November, our school community came together for a spectacular Christmas Concert filled with the good news of love, joy and festive cheer! Various choirs, instrumental ensembles and dance troupes took to the stage to create a spectacular Christmas showcase for families who filled the auditorium. The evening was made even more special with food trucks, and pre-show entertainment in the King's Table forecourt. Thank you to everyone who attended—your presence brought our King's community spirit to life for a very special celebration!
King’s places a high value on sport as a complimentary enhancement to our student’s learning, and for over two decades, our annual Sports Awards has recognised students and teams for their sporting excellence. Our 22nd Annual Sports Awards was held on Tuesday, 12 November, and was another exciting celebration of success. This year, our guests enjoyed an inspiring speech by King’s Alumnus and Olympic Silver Medallist, Elijah Winnington. He spoke about his strong faith and some of his lived experience in dealing with disappointment in sport. He shared about the challenges of returning to swimming after his unexpected loss at the Japan Olympics, competing four years later in Paris 2024, and winning an Olympic Silver medal for Australia.
Rhonda Bevan Most Outstanding Sports Achievement award: Presented to David Bologni for his selection in the U17 Australian Joeys soccer squad.
Athlete of the Year Awards
These awards are based on points earned by students as they progress through the school sports pathway and their contribution to our sports teams in the APS and at State competitions.
We Are Kings’s Award
This award recognises students who display King's values and contribute to the culture of our sports program. It recognises a student's athletic ability and the importance of being a person of great character.
Team Success
King's teams conquered another massive year, bringing home eight championships across all different sports.
After four consecutive years of Grand Final appearances and second-place wins, our UhlSport Cup Open Football team remained undefeated in 2024, winning the Grand Finals and earning their title as our 2024 Team of the Year.
2024 Team Highlights
House Champions
Primary School Werkhoven Inter House Shield: Tyndale House
High School Franklin Shield: Rayleigh House
Individual Carnival Champions
Swimming
Cross Country
Athletics
Excellence at National Level
Some of our students are the best in Australia in their sport and we presented awards to students who have either been named as the Queensland Team MVP at nationals in a team sport, made an Australian team in a team sport or medalled at Nationals in an individual sport. Congratulations to these students:
Congratulations to all of our 2024 winners!
Keira Burgermeister has had an outstanding year in show jumping with her horse Sandy (Lacallosh Apples). She qualified for the Interschool Show Jumping State Championships in Toowoomba, where she placed 4th out of 37 in the 70cm super 2 phase class. Keira then advanced to the Equestrian Queensland Show Jumping State Championships in Maryborough, winning the 80cm Champion title out of 50 riders. This is a remarkable achievement, especially considering she has only been with Sandy for a year, who had transitioned from farm cattle work to show jumping. Adding to the excitement, Keira's twin brother Jackson, a member of King's student media team, had the privilege of being the official photographer in her ring, working for Oz Shotz Photography. Looking ahead, Keira aims to compete at 90cm and qualify for the Interschool Nationals next year.
Toby Duncan has had a whirlwind year balancing his KTTC school work and apprenticeship, and his passion for barefoot waterskiing. As a member of the Queensland Barefoot Waterski Club, Toby trains rigorously across three disciplines, benefiting from local coaches. In April, Toby clinched the U23 QLD Barefoot Champion title in Mackay. He then secured bronze medals in slalom and jump at the Australian National Championships in Perth, finishing 4th overall in the U23 men's division. October saw Toby training in the USA before competing at the World Championships in Florida. Despite Hurricane Milton's rough waters, he achieved a personal best in slalom, placing 5th in the U23 men's category, 4th in tricks, and 8th in jump, ranking 8th overall. Toby's dedication and hard work are evident in his impressive results and the unforgettable experiences from his travels and competitions. Well done Toby!
Year 11 Digital Art students started their Year 12 work in Term 4 and began with a portrait unit that has two components - Lighting and Illusion Photography. Both components are inspired by different modern-day photographers, and these images are the Illusion-based work of Josiah and Henry's low-key lighting work. We are excited to see the incredible artist talents already shining through from our Class of 2025. Please follow King's Art on Instagram @kingscollegeart as we will be posting over the holidays. King's Art Department want to thank our families for all their support this year and wish a blessed Christmas.
Every year, King's participates in the Premier's Reading Challenge to help promote a lifelong love of literacy. The program encourages students to enjoy a wide range of literary texts, and those who read the set number of books for the Challenge have their efforts recognised with a Certificate of Achievement signed by the Premier of Queensland. We would like to congratulate all our students who participated in the Premier’s Reading Challenge this year and hope that all of our students keep up their reading over Christmas!
Here's a snapshot of our 2024 results:
King's students enjoy multiple libraries at each campus, based on their learning and development levels. Our dedicated librarians love to make reading fun and engaging, and throughout 2024 they have worked hard to support our students' learning journey as you can see from the data below:
King's Library would like to gift each parent with two short video series:
Please click on the image to create an account on our King's parent subscription. We trust these series will bless you, over the Christmas period.
