Easter Fest 2025 was a huge success, thanks to the support of King's staff, students, and families. Our theme was Awe and Wonder, and throughout this event, we celebrated the awe and wonder of God's creation.
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
Easter Fest Photos
As part of Noah's Ark Multicultural Week this term (17 - 21 March), they held a Traditional Dress Parade. Students and educators dressed up in traditional cultural attire for a colourful parade. It was a chance for the children to showcase their cultural pride and appreciation for diversity.
Noah's Ark Multicultural Week is an opportunity for us to celebrate the beauty of diversity and learn from each other's backgrounds. By embracing our differences, we can foster a culture of understanding and respect in our community.
Let's celebrate the rich tapestry of cultures that make Noah's Ark Early Learning Centre so special.
On Tuesday, 25th March, we held the first Active School Travel Breakfast of 2025. Students who walked, rode, took the bus and carpoolled to school enjoyed a free breakfast and received a special gift as a reward for making a positive impact on our community.
The purpose of having Parent Ambassadors in the Primary School is to build a strong connection between our families, teachers, and classes, and the broader King’s Community. On the last Wednesday of Term, we held a morning tea to welcome this year's ambassadors.
Our 2025 Parent Ambassadors are:
Prep - Lourdes Sherborne (PPA), Rebecca Buckle (PPB), Victoria McCluskey (PPC), Krissy Toimata (PPD), Jodie Frazer (PPE)
Year 1 - Hannah Blaxland,Teagan Dakers
Year 2 - Susan Miller, Irene Garmonsway
Year 3 - Cindy Phelan, Kelly Daswani
Year 4 - Christel Taylor, Liz Williams
Year 5 - Katherine Meyer, Linda McNae
Year 6 - Cherie Keith, Kristy Graham
This week Year 2 participated in World Maths Day, an initiative of our Academic Excellence Program. Students were able to compete against students across the globe in a worldwide celebration of mathematics. Millions of students from around the world showed up to compete, calculate and celebrate mathematics.
Well done Year 2!
From February 28, our Year 12 Executive Leadership team embarked on an inspiring five-day journey at the Compass Leadership Conference in Canberra. This event focused on Christian formation and Bible-based leadership development, offering our students an incredible opportunity to grow in their faith and leadership capabilities.
The conference featured a variety of thought-provoking sessions, challenging our leaders to reflect on their leadership style, deepen their biblical understanding, and explore effective ways to lead within our school community. Beyond the sessions, students enjoyed enriching excursions to key landmarks, including the Australian War Memorial, the Australian Centre for Christianity and Culture, as well as Parliament House.
A standout experience for many was connecting with fellow student leaders from diverse schools across Australia. Hearing firsthand about the opportunities and challenges faced in different schooling contexts sparked valuable insights and strengthened their passion for servant leadership.
The conference also encouraged our students to delve deeper into their personal relationship with God and build a stronger understanding of His word. Our leadership team returned home inspired, equipped, and ready to bring fresh perspectives and renewed enthusiasm to their roles.
We are excited to see how they will apply their new knowledge and insights throughout their Year 12 leadership journey.
Miss Mikayla Soper
Head of Culture Development & Senior Coordinator (Yr 11 & 12) - Culture
Honours Assemblies are a time when we celebrate student successes from the previous semester. Students are awarded Honours in sport, culture, performing arts and for academic achievements.
There are different Honours available depending on the level of achievement. Students can receive teal, bronze, silver and gold.
It was wonderful to see so many students celebrated this term at our Honours Assemblies. Congratulations to all the students who received awards!
The Year 7 and 11's had an afternoon of fun and games on March 21.
The purpose of this event is to foster positive relationships between the students.
Activities were undertaken in House Groups, which led to a lot of competitive fun.
Year 7 and 11 Afternoon Photos
On Tuesday, April 1, we were fortunate to catch a break in the weather, allowing us to host our Years 3-6 and 7-11 Cross Country Carnivals, despite the earlier rain and flooding. The day kicked off with the exciting sound of House warcries as students rallied together, ready to tackle the distance ahead.
We are incredibly proud of our students for embodying our core values of Perseverance and Excellence throughout the event. Despite the muddy conditions, everyone gave their best effort, with smiles and cheers echoing throughout the day. It was a true celebration of teamwork, resilience, and school spirit, as students not only pushed through the challenging course but also shared the joy of the day with their friends.
| Primary House Results 1st - RAYLEIGH - 1270 points 2nd - FINNEY - 1100 points 3rd - NEWTON - 1049 points 4th - TYNDALE - 993 points | High School House Results 1st – TYNDALE - 1661 points 2nd – FINNEY - 1510 points 3rd - RAYLEIGH - 1233 points 4th - NEWTON - 1200 poin |
Congratulations to the following students who took out Age Champion:
8yr Girls
1st Sienna Gurr, Newton
2nd Lua Lee, Newton
3rd Zoe Andrasescu, Tyndale
8yr Boys
1st Max Peacock, Tyndale
2nd Theodore Daswani, Newton
3rd Deacon Brand, Newton
9yr Girls
1st Armani Nacagilevu, Rayleigh
2nd Amayah Svensen, Finney
3rd Lyla Brennan, Rayleigh
9yr Boys
1st Mitchell de Lautour, Finney
2nd Tyler Pereira, Rayleigh
3rd Liam Klinkert, Tyndale
10yr Girls
1st Valentina Cortes Rodriguez, Finney
2nd Fia Laborte, Finney
3rd Adriana Minchev, Rayleigh
10yr Boys
1st Beau Dekker, Rayleigh
2nd Zach Lenton, Tyndale
3rd Jack Pellowe, Finney
11yr Girls
1st Chloe Gurr, Newton
2nd Maykayla Williams, Finney
3rd Aaliyah Davis, Finney
11yr Boys
1st Alec De Lautour, Finney
2nd Lincoln Francis, Finney
3rd Alex Lines, Rayleigh
12yr Girls
1st Gigi Smith, Tyndale
2nd Allyvia Flancia, Rayleigh
3rd Dannie Platon, Tyndale
12yr Boys
1st Harrison Minchev, Rayleigh
2nd Xavier Coad, Tyndale
3rd Dany Palatty, Rayleigh
High School Age Champions
12yr Girls
1st Taylor Kim, Tyndale
2nd Gabriella Gilmore, Tyndale
3rd Julia Kampgen Outerio da Silva, Finney
12yr Boys
1st Callum Wilson, Rayleigh
2nd Xavier Kelly, Finney
3rd Jordan Mxlean, Tyndale
13yr Girls
1st Ivy Hankinson, Rayleigh
2nd Ameelia Roos, Rayleigh
3rd Atlantis Collett-Morris, Tyndale
13yr Boys
1st Josh Schmidt, Finney
2nd Aiden Howle, Rayleigh
3rd Harry Simmons, Rayleigh
14yr Girls
1st Chloe Kelk, Finney
2nd Madi Roos, Rayleigh
3rd Sophia Mantokoudis, Tyndale
14yr Boys
1st Blaine Adams, Newton
2nd Kymani Ropata, Newton
3rd Jacob Turner, Newton
15yr Girls
1st Mia Wu, Finney
2nd Kaitlin Shearer, Rayleigh
3rd Katie Skerman, Tyndale
15yr Boys
1st Kobe Te Kiri, Tyndale
2nd Riley Mulford, Tyndale
3rd Noah Te Kiri, Tyndale
16yr Girls
1st Ruby Chang, Rayleigh
2nd Annabelle Malpass, Newton
3rd Jasmin Visser, Rayleigh
16yr Boys
1st Mason Mower, Tyndale
2nd Angus Whitworth, Finney
3rd Elias Flancia, Rayleigh
Open Girls
1st Justine Platon, Tyndale
2nd Laura Skerman, Tyndale
3rd Sophie Petherick, Newton
Open Boys
1st Elijah Elsayed, Finney
2nd Zach Williams, Finney
3rd Miles Descroizilles, Tyndale
From March 28th to 30th, our students competed in the Australian Beach Volleyball Schools Cup, with an impressive nine teams representing our school. Despite facing challenging weather conditions, our athletes demonstrated skill, resilience, and teamwork throughout the tournament.
The competition began under gloomy skies with light rain and wind on Day 1, making for a tricky start. Day 2 brought even tougher conditions with strong winds and sideways rain, but our players adapted strategically, using the wind to their advantage. By Day 3, the weather had shifted dramatically, offering a hot and bright day that set the stage for thrilling finals matches.
Our teams played exceptionally well together, showcasing excellent sportsmanship, teamwork, and school spirit. They represented our school with pride and determination, supporting one another through the challenges posed by the weather and the competition.
Team lists:
11/12 Boys Fours Team 1 - Jacob Millar, Tom O’Connor, Zach Williams, Ruben Verreynne
11/12 Girls Fours Team - Kate Duckworth, Khara Getigan, Charlie Miller, Shiana Zhu-Turner
11/12 Boys Fours Team 2 - Karan Dhaliwal, Navjot Dhaliwal, Roman Kowaliw, Kayolin Moodley
9/10 Girls Fours Team 1 - Sienna Cardwell, Senulay Fernando, Kirra Morrell, Neha Sekar, Sejal Verma
9/10 Boys Fours Team 1 - Mason Drummond, Dominic Kowaliw, Scott Millar, Stevie O’Connor
9/10 Girls Fours Team 2 - Keira Ruch, Leslie Tusa,Tilla Walters, Polly Wrang
9/10 Boys Team 2 - Matt Darby, Sam Rhodes, Noah Saad, Lachlan Walton, Steven Xu
9/10 Girls Fours Team 3 - Ruby Burns, Olivia Duckworth, Bella Klinger, Niamh Taylor-Gowton
9 Boys Pairs Team - Rudraansh Chavda, Kye Harrison
Several teams achieved outstanding results:
11/12 Girls Fours – 2nd place. After finishing 4th in the rounds, they fought back to reach the grand final on Sunday, cleverly using the windy conditions on Day 2 to their advantage by bumping the ball straight back over and forcing errors from their opponents. Their determination and tactical play under pressure were truly commendable.
9/10 Girls Fours Team 2 – 2nd place. This team showcased exceptional resilience and skill, battling tough opponents to secure silver. Their ability to adapt to changing weather conditions and execute strategic plays made them a formidable force.
9/10 Boys Fours Team 2 – 3rd place. A strong performance throughout the tournament saw them claim a well-deserved bronze medal. Their teamwork and consistency helped them navigate the difficult conditions and finish on the podium.
Our students showed great perseverance in the face of unpredictable conditions, and their hard work paid off with strong performances across all divisions. A special congratulations to our 11/12 Girls Fours and 9/10 Girls Fours Team 2 for securing silver medals, as well as 9/10 Boys Fours Team 2 for their bronze medal finish!
Congratulations to all our athletes for their dedication and effort throughout the tournament. We are incredibly proud of your achievements and sportsmanship!
This week there was a splash of Bali at our Primary campus as we held a fundraiser for Bali Christian College.
As well as a Tropical Dress Day, the LIFE Team served up delicious spiders/floats and ice blocks.
Primary Bali Fundraiser Photos
A massive THANK YOU for supporting TRADIE DAY on Friday 28 March.
Despite the cloudy weather - the high vis definitely made an appearance.
We raised $1213.15 from students buying from the life canteen (sausage sizzle and drinks).
All the money will go directly to the community of St George - one of our mission partners. On Thursday 3 April, the 2025 mission team will travel to St George, where they will use the fundraising to bless the community in various ways.
Thank you for your contributions - we are expectant that this fundraiser will impact the community in marvellous ways.
Blessings, Lani and the LIFE team
The year starts off with a bang, as our secondary students attended their first Secondary Interschool Chess Tournament of 2025 with record numbers!
Thursday 20 February, marked the first Gold Coast Secondary Chess Tournament (run by Gardiner Chess) of 2025. With 69 teams competing, our students had a run for their money. But it wasn’t without heart, as we mustered an astonishing 30 students in attendance, the most we have ever sent to an interschool event. With four teams in D-division, three in C-division, and our top team battling it out in B-division, our students saw the prize and battled hard and long.
We want to mention several students who levelled the field, the first being Wenyang Luo who won 6/7 games to secure a third-place medal. For a year eight student, we have high hopes for Wenyang. We also want to congratulate our merit winners who finished with a score of 4.5/7 or higher: Masaemon Pinkerton, Brandon Tan, and Jason Zhou. Congratulations, you each scored brilliantly and pushed your teams collective score higher.
Other students who performed brilliantly include Armanjeet Gill and Ella Park, who where thrilled to be attending their first interschool tournament. Another notable mention is Emilio Zengoski, captain of the High School Sport Chess Team. Every round Emilio took his time, squeezing water from stone to secure every endgame, no matter how gruelling. Every round students were left watching Emilio battle it out in high stakes positions.
The chess team at Pimpama wants to congratulate all students that attended the event. We are so proud of the effort our High School students put into the event, both over the board in demanding positions, and outside the event hall for bringing the respectful and kind culture Pimpama works hard to foster.
We look forward to seeing you in term two for your next interschool event!
God Bless,
Pimpama Chess Team
On Monday, 3 March, Year 12 students attended a University Showcase. It was an excellent opportunity for students to learn more about the universities and courses available to them as they prepare for their future.
