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Important Dates - Pimpama

Always refer to the Compass Calendar for more events and the most up-to-date event information.

Beyond: The Greatest Adventure

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Beyond: The Greatest Adventure was celebrated on Friday, 10 February, hosted by King's Church. Students from Prep to Year 3, teachers and staff joined in on the festivities. They had a great time enjoying face painting, balloon artists, an inflatable obstacle course and fun games, followed by a family chapel service. Thanks to everyone who came out to support our community and make it a memorable event. We can't wait to do it all again next term!

Save the Date for Easter Fest 2023

Families and friends of King's Pimpama, we cannot wait to celebrate the creative works of our amazing students at this year's inaugural Easter Fest on 29 March 2023. As well as performances and exhibitions, there will be food trucks, crafts, Easter egg hunts and entertainment. We look forward to seeing you there!

2023 Primary School & High School Swimming Carnival

2023 started off strong with our Primary and High School swimming carnivals. It began on Monday 6 February with our Years 4 to 6 swimming carnival, followed by Years 7 to 11 on the Tuesday 7 February. Pimpama Hub Aqautic Centre was our new pool facility and it did not disappoint. Staff and students were dressed up in the House colours displaying their House spirit throughout the day. This was noticed by the quality of the warcrys and support for their swimmers each day. 

“From a parents perspective, it was absolutely wonderful to see all of the King’s kids doing their teams proud and giving it a red hot crack in every event. The efforts of the children are to be commended. So many kids were excited at competing 50 metres, in strokes they say, they have never done before, but, in doing it, they got points for their houses. What a great attitude, and well-done kids!” - Shendelle Harrison (King’s Parent)

Congratulations to the age champions, new record holders, and the winning Houses from each carnival.

PRIMARY SCHOOL SWIMMING CARNIVAL HIGHLIGHTS

PRIMARY SCHOOL AGE CHAMPIONS

HIGH SCHOOL SWIMMING CARNIVAL HIGHLIGHTS

HIGH SCHOOL AGE CHAMPIONS

RECORD BREAKERS

GIRLS NEW RECORDS

Tahlia South - 9yr - Backstroke New Records

Kristine Lee - 10yr - Breaststroke New Record

Dannie Platon - 10yr - Butterfly & Backstroke New Records 

Madeleine Smit - 10yr - Freestyle New Records

Amelia Smit - 13yr - Freestyle New Record

Mystiqrayne Harrison - 13yr - Backstroke, Butterfly New Records

Justine Platon - 15yr - Freestyle, Breaststroke, Backstroke, Butterfly New Records

Taylah Caldwell - 16yr - Freestyle, Backstroke & Butterfly New Records

Sarah Phipson - 16yr - Breaststroke

Emily Clark - 17yr - Freestyle, Backstroke, Breaststroke & Butterfly New Foundation Records

BOYS NEW RECORDS

Harry Simmonds - 11yr Boys - Freestyle New Record

Emmitt Morris - 12yr - Breaststroke & Butterfly New Records

Bailey White - 13yr - Backstroke New Record

Mason Mower - 14yr  - Freestyle, Backstroke, Butterfly New Records

Bailey Tetonga - 14yr  - Breaststroke New Record

Cooper Morris - 15yr - Freestyle, Breaststroke, Butterfly New Records

Grant Garcia - 16yr - Freestyle, Backstroke, Breaststroke, Butterfly New Records

**If the swimming carnival has peaked your child’s interest in swimming, the Pimpama Sports Hub offers all levels of swimming, from learn to swim through to low and high level squad training, please contact Pimpama Sports Hub for more information. King’s Pimpama campus offered a school bus service too and from Pimpama Sports Hub which coincides with their squad training times**

Hinterland Swimming Team 

King’s nominated our biggest Hinterland Representative Team, which saw 27 children compete against other schools in the Hinterland Green region on Monday 13 February. It was a hot day reaching 35 degrees, and many of the staff and parents wished we were entering the water as often as the kids were! The sports department is proud of these students giving their best efforts in pursuit of further swimming representation. 

Mr Joshua Sinclair
Director of Sport

State Swimming 2023

Several of our representative team, along with other King’s kids competed at the Queensland State Sprints Championships at the Chandler Sleeman Aquatic Centre – Brisbane, on 11th and 12th of February. The competition was fierce from all over Queensland, and I should know as I was officiating on pool deck all day on both days as a Swimming Queensland representative. I was able to wish many of our kids (when not fully in the zone) good luck before or congratulate them after their races. They all make me so proud.

King’s kids who represented at the Queensland State Sprints Championships were:

Shendelle Harrison
King's Parent

Year 2 MiniBeast Presentation

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On Thursday, 2 February, the Year 2 cohort had the exciting opportunity to participate in a Mini Beast incursion hosted by Wild Rangers Wildlife. The incursion was a display of various bugs found in Australia, and it aimed to give the students a hands-on experience with the diverse range of insects that call our country home.

The students were fascinated by the different colours, shapes, and behaviours of the insects, and they listened intently as the presenter shared information about each one.

The presentation was not only a fun and engaging way for the students to learn about insects, but it also helped foster a deeper appreciation for the important role that these creatures play in our ecosystem. By studying insects, the students learned about their biology, anatomy, and the ways in which they contribute to the health of our planet.

In addition, the incursion allowed the students to develop important skills, such as observation, critical thinking, and communication. Through discussions and interactive activities, the students were able to ask questions, make predictions, and share their thoughts and ideas with their classmates.

It was an overall enriching experience for both students and teachers alike.

Mrs Taryn Hoatson
Year 2 Lead Teacher

Library Lovers' Week

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This week was Library Lovers’ Week, a special week where we celebrate the library and the valuable role it plays in our students’ lives. Both our libraries were decorated for the occasion and there were multiple ways for students to get involved. For our high school students, we offered a ‘blind date with a book’ and for all our students, there were multiple competitions and chances to win awesome prizes. We have loved seeing the response from students, with so many of them visiting the library and getting involved. It is clear that our students love the library and we love them coming in!

Mrs Holley Greenway
Librarian 

The Careers Department Highlights

Events

For all important dates and events regarding careers, view the Calendar of Events.

Careers, Courses and Universities Newsletters

Options Career Information Bulletin

Access all bulletins here.

Study Work Grow

Open days, information sessions, competitions, scholarships and career related newsletter.

There's some useful information in links below:

Career Tools

Careers in Architecture and UCAT etc.

Interesting Articles about Pathway Options and Future Careers

• Working as a Beauty Therapist
• Tips and tricks for students to network at school events
• Translating the stuff you do now into what employers will understand
• Pathways to Nursing       
• Pathways to Entrepreneurship
• 10 jobs that didn't exist 10 years ago!      

Latest School Based Traineeships for Year 11

Current vacancies can be found on the Traineeship Vacancies Notice Board.

These change on a weekly basis as new positions become available.

Students who cannot find anything that appeals to them in these vacancies need to source their own employer.

Defence Force Information 

Check the Defence Force website for Gold Coast events.

15 February 2023 - Gold Coast: Gap Year Information Session

15 February 2023 - Brisbane: Australian Defence Force Academy Information Session

16 February 2023 - Brisbane: Commando Information Session

Defence Force Work Experience Program

The Defence Work Experience Program provides opportunities for young Australians interested in a career at Defence to gain exposure to the type of work that is available.

Opportunities are available for both secondary students and you must be at least 15 years of age at the time of the placement.

Registered Training Organisation Courses

Students in Year 11 can apply for external study options to enhance their career options.  Students need to ensure they have good time management skills to cope with the workload. 

GeSS Education courses and pathway options.

TAFE and Trade options fill fast and so students need to apply ASAP to secure a place in their desired course.

Gold Coast Trade College pre-apprentice courses for 2023. (Download the enrolment form and transport permission form).

GAP Year Options

Find out more about New Ventures Worldwide in this information session video.

New Ventures Worldwide are running two online information sessions for Australian students to learn more about how their placements work, and ask any questions.

1. Info Session – Tuesday 21st February 2023, 7pm AEST
2. Info Session – Thursday 23rd February 2023, 7pm AEST

Guides for Parents

The following guides are available to help your child with career investigation and decisions:

• Helping your child with career decisions
• Tips for career planning with your child
• Career conversations with your child
• EXPLORE Careers Guide
• 10 tips to study smarter
• 5 ways tech causes stress
• What type of student are you?