Our fourth annual Easter Fest was a remarkable success, thanks to the unwavering support of King's staff, students, and families. Our 2025 theme was Awe and Wonder, and throughout this event, we celebrated the awe and wonder of God's creation. The lively atmosphere filled our campus, and the rain didn't deter crowds or dampen spirits as our King's Table forecourt, Prep Centre, and Primary building overflowed with families. In the forecourt, our audience was treated to a captivating display of performing arts from our talented King's student musicians, whose efforts culminated in a delightful program of polished performances. The Primary Art room also buzzed with creativity and energy, displaying a range of student's artwork. The children thoroughly enjoyed a wordsearch Easter Hunt around the school, and making decoupage Easter eggs was a huge hit. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our King's families for joining us in celebrating Jesus this Easter and for making our community event so much fun!
The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of His hands. Psalms 19:1
The photos below showcase the prizes and awards presented to the winners of our Primary Easter Fest Art competition, where the theme this year was Awe and Wonder. We were thrilled to receive a record number of entries, which made the judging process exceptionally difficult. The creativity and talent on display were remarkable, making it a tough decision to choose the winners. This year’s prizes were amazing, and we want to congratulate all the winners for their hard work and dedication.
For those students who didn’t have the chance to enter this time, we encourage you to start thinking about your ideas for next year’s competition. With such a wonderful theme, it’s the perfect opportunity to express your imagination and creativity!
As part of their class art lessons, Year 6 students were tasked with creating a piece that depicted a person who inspired them and evoked a sense of awe and wonder. The results were heartwarming and diverse, reflecting the unique inspirations that drive each student. In the featured photo, you can see one of our talented Year 6 students with her grandma, who served as the inspiration for her beautiful artwork. This piece truly captures the profound impact that loved ones can have, sparking a sense of wonder and admiration in the hearts of others.
Our library seeks to ensure that our book collection covers our students' interests. During the Primary "Rescue Mission Sports Day" our primary students were able to borrow books on their favourite athletes, sports and teams. Here are a few of those who borrowed books that matched their jerseys.
This morning, two dedicated mission teams from King's embarked on their journeys to serve communities in Roma and Tingha. The Roma Mission team consists of 25 students and staff, who are partnering with Life Church, Roma. Their mission will focus on outreach and community engagement, and they will be working closely with the church to provide support and share their faith. The team will return to King's on Monday, April 7, after a week of service and fellowship.
Meanwhile, the Tingha Mission team, composed of 20 students and staff, is embarking on their own journey to Tingha, where they are partnering with both Tingha Christian Fellowship and Life Church, Inverell. This trip holds a special place in our hearts, as we look forward to sending teams to Tingha in the future to further support and build relationships within the community. Like the Roma team, the Tingha team will return to King's on Monday, April 7.
As the teams departed, Mr. Meyers prayed a heartfelt blessing over our mission-minded Year 12 students and dedicated staff. His prayer emphasized safe travels, passionate service, and the importance of embracing this life-giving opportunity. With their hearts full of purpose, these teams are ready to pour into the communities of Roma and Tingha, sharing their hearts and holidays with others in need. May they travel safely, serve with dedication, and make the most of every moment of this life-changing experience.
On Tuesday, 1st April, our Year 5 classrooms transformed into bustling research hubs as our young wildlife biologists shared their incredible discoveries! We were honoured to welcome our special guests—a Year 2 buddy class, along with our wonderful Primary Principal, Mrs Payne, and the Primary Leadership Team.
Excitement and curiosity filled the air as our Year 5 students showcased their knowledge of fascinating plant and animal adaptations, explaining how living things thrive in extreme environments like the desert, Arctic, grasslands and ocean. Each group of Year 5 students created an engaging display and a hands-on activity for our Year 2 visitors, sparking wonder and enthusiasm in both year levels.
It was hard to tell who was having more fun—the Year 5's proudly sharing their expertise or the Year 2's eagerly exploring and learning! What a fantastic celebration of curiosity, learning and leadership in action!
KTTC Year 10 Work Experience
Over the past two weeks, Year 10 students at KTTC have participated in their Work Experience program, gaining firsthand exposure to various industries. This opportunity allowed students to experience a typical workday, develop practical skills, and gain insight into their future careers.
For those with a clear career path, the program provided a deeper understanding of the responsibilities in their chosen fields. For others still exploring options, it offered a chance to explore different industries, helping them assess their interests and strengths.
Feedback from students has been overwhelmingly positive, with many gaining a clearer direction for their future. Some even made valuable connections with potential employers, opening doors for future opportunities. Beyond career exploration, the program also helped students develop essential skills like communication, teamwork, and time management.
This initiative is a key part of KTTC’s commitment to blending academic learning with real-world experience.
KTTC will host an Open Night on Wednesday, April 30th, featuring our Trade and new Sport Development Program.
To attend, please visit the website or contact the office to register.
Chess at King's has been taking off in Term 1 of 2025 with success at all levels (local, national and international!). Chess is one of the most successful activities at King's Christian College, boasting four international representatives, multiple state and national champions, and a great grassroots program from Prep to Year 12. We are blessed at King's to have specialist chess teachers who teach the game of chess, from how to play to national/international tournament play.
All students in the primary school receive a chess lesson each fortnight as a part of their specialist lessons. There are also after-school chess clubs, lunchtime clubs and inter-school + external tournaments and competitions for Kings students to participate and compete in.
In this newsletter edition, we would like to highlight just a few of our Kings kid's incredible chess achievements.
2025 Australian Junior Chess Championships in Perth, WA
Over the January School Holidays, 4 Kings chess students travelled to Perth, Western Australia, for the 2025 Australian Junior Chess Championships (AJCC).
The AJCC is held in January each year, rotating between states that each has the opportunity to host and the top junior chess players around the country come together to test their skills and abilities against one another in their respective age groups.
This year we had the following students take part with great results!
U16 - Micah Young 7/9 2nd in Australia
U16 - Kotaro Inukai 4.5/9 16th in Australia
U14 - Rentaro Inukai 5.5/9 12th in Australia
U14 - Luka Hart 5/9 15th in Australia
All four players represented themselves extremely well, showing sportsmanship and integrity throughout the competition through wins, draws and losses.
Micah Young takes the top prize at the 2025 Pirtek Newcastle Open
On the weekend of the 8th and 9th of February, year 10 student Micah Young travelled to Newcastle (NSW) to compete in the "2025 Pirtek Newcastle Open". This tournament is the largest of its kind in central NSW and attracted a field of adults and juniors from across the country, including our very own Micah Young.
The tournament was played over 2 days, with three rounds each day and each game averaging around 2.5 hours of intense, thought and calculation. Throughout the first five rounds, Micah was undefeated, scoring 5 wins in a row before facing the highest-rated player in the tournament, an adult from Melbourne, FIDE Master Domagoj Dragicevic, with a rating of 2164!
Micah had his work cut out for himself; however, knowing that Domagoj had conceded half a point in an earlier round, Micah only required a draw to guarantee himself 1st place overall in the event. Despite only needing a draw, Micah played inspired and ambitious chess, taking risks throughout; however, the game ended in a draw, and both players split the point.
With 5.5/6, Micah secured 1st place overall, becoming the Newcastle Champion and earning himself a nice bit of pocket money with the $1,000 first prize!
On behalf of King's Chess, I would like to congratulate Micah on his continued excellence; we are so very proud to have you as part of the chess community here at Kings Christian College.
Inter-school Chess in Term 1
Inter-school Chess tournaments are an integral part of the chess program at King's, allowing students to represent the college in competition against top chess players from other local schools in their respective divisions.
Gold Coast Primary Hinterland
Team - = 1st team (Harley Miao, Nora Chen, Caleb Ong and Dominic Ngieng)
Individual - Nora Chen 3rd place Overall
Gold Coast Secondary
Team - 1st Place (Micah Young, Bryan Yang, Joshua Cooper and Luka Hart)
2nd Place (Kotaro Inukai, Rentaro Inukai, Cooper Whitaker and Joshua Ong)
Individual - 1st Place Micah Young, 2nd Place Joshua Cooper, 3rd Place Rentaro Inukai
Bojun (Bryan) Yang becomes a Chess Master!
Over the school holidays, Bryan travelled to Melbourne to play in the 2025 Oceania Zonal Chess Championships. After an incredible performance Bryan scored enough points to qualify for the title of Candidate Master. This title is internationally recognised and officially approved by the president of FIDE (The International Chess Federation). Despite this great performance, Bryan still had to increase his international (FIDE) rating over the 2000 threshold to be eligible to claim the title.
Bryan took part in an invitational tournament held in the Kings chess room, leading to him winning the event and pushing over 2000 to become the first CM (Candidate Master) to achieve the title while still in High school on the Gold Coast. Doing so at his age, being in Year 9, is incredibly impressive and inspires many of the other students to pursue similar goals that once seemed unattainable.
Congratulations to Candidate Master Bojun (Bryan) Yang; you are a superstar of Kings chess at the college and are now internationally recognised for your incredible achievements.
Upcoming Events and learning opportunities
Cookie's Easter Chess Camp:
8:30 am - 2:00 pm daily prizes
at King's Chess room
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Term 2 After-school Chess lessons:
Themed chess coaching and tournament games by professional Cookie's Chess Coaches. 3:05 pm - 4:05 pm
Booking includes Gold ChessKid Membership + Cookies Chess handball
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Thanks for reading, and remember, make your next move a good one!
