Thank you to all of our families for another successful year of learning and fun together at King's! We really appreciate the involvement of our parents in the incredible learning journey we've shared at King's this year, as well as the time and support you have shown in our classrooms and at all of our school events. It was exciting to end the school year on such a high note with many special celebrations including our Award Presentation Nights, our Year 12 Graduation and Tunnel, Year 6 Graduation, our Noah's Ark Little Star's Story and Lion Crossing Ceremony, our Annual Sports Awards, and many exciting activities that took place in Term 4. We wish every family a happy, healthy and refreshing holiday break as we reflect on the birth of Jesus Christ and celebrate the ultimate gift He gave us at Christmas.
Secondary
King's Graduates Fondly Farewelled with Year 12 Tunnel
17 November 2023
The Year 12 Graduation Tunnel holds immense significance at King's, particularly for our graduating students as they take their final strides through the school as students. On the morning of Friday, November 17, our Class of 2023 commenced their nostalgic journey in the auditorium where Chaplain Mr Muir offered well wishes and a heartfelt prayer for their lives beyond King's. The tunnel tradition unfolded as they strolled through the campus, receiving cheers, high-fives and gifts from King's staff and fellow students. The bridge was lined with well-wishers from Kindy to Year 6 and resounded with joyous support for the departing graduates. After a morning tea with King’s Principals and teachers, the cohort returned along the bridge towards the front gates and this time they were cheered by high schoolers, parents, and friends. The tunnel is growing longer each year and symbolises an emotional peak in every Year 12 student's educational journey as they bid farewell to the campus. Congratulations to the Class of 2023 – you've made it! Your legacy in our College community will be fondly remembered and as you embark on new adventures, King's will continue to pray for God's richest blessings upon your lives.
2024 Year 8 and 10 Leadership Announcements
23 November 2023
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We are honoured to announce our newly appointed King’s Reedy Creek Year 8 and 10 Captains and Leaders for 2024:
YEAR 8 CAPTAINS | Rose Kozina and Zion Gallagher
YEAR 8 CULTURE LEADERS | Katrina Vellilappillil, Leila Tolhurst & Nicholas Semchenko
YEAR 10 LIFE LEADERS | Lita Rajasekaran, Ethan Swanepoel, Grace Papworth & Abby Yang
King’s teaching team were very impressed with how our students approached the leadership application process this year, whether it be applying themselves or supporting their peers as they courageously presented in front of their entire cohort. Well done to all of our students who showed excellence by applying for leadership roles and demonstrating such positive attitudes throughout this process. We are really looking forward to working with our Student Leaders as they help lead our College over the coming year.
King's Year 6 students traded their traditional Primary School uniforms for elegant evening attire on Thursday, 23 November, gathering in King's Table forecourt to commemorate their graduation. The balmy summer night set the scene for a radiant event, as guests arrived with excited expectation for the special occasion. Countless photos were taken by parent paparazzi and professional photographers before the official ceremony began. Our Campus Principal, Mr Meyers, and our Head of Primary, Mrs Payne, welcomed guests and then presented each student with a personalised bible and their graduation certificate. Families bid farewell as our Year 6 students strolled down the red carpet, passing through a guard of honour formed by their teachers and entering the auditorium to enjoy an elegant two-course dinner. The evening unfolded with a highlights video, a fun trivia quiz and spirited dancing.
The night encapsulated many emotions – the delight of cherished memories, the anticipation of starting High School, and the bittersweet sentiment of leaving behind their primary school experiences. The growth exhibited by our students throughout their time at King's has been remarkable, and we take immense pride in the exceptional young men and women they've become. We thank our dedicated staff and parents for the remarkable journey we've shared at King's so far, and the collective contributions that went into orchestrating a memorable graduation celebration for our Year 6 cohort. To our students: we express gratitude for your positive impact on our Primary School community and our prayers accompany you as you continue to flourish as High School students at King’s.
Early Learning
Noah's Ark Performs The Little Star's Story
17 November 2023
The King's Early Learning community experienced a heartwarming rendition of the Christmas story performed by our young talents from Noah's Ark in a charming show titled 'The Little Star's Story.' In the weeks leading up to the event, students and staff from all six early learning classes immersed themselves in learning songs, crafting imaginative costumes and rehearsing on the 'big' stage. This enchanting spectacle unfolded in Week 7 of Term 4, featuring two delightful performances by our youngest King's kids. As families filled the auditorium, our brave youngsters took centre stage, showcasing remarkable focus throughout the show. The timeless Nativity story came to life through a captivating blend of song and dance, with some very courageous Pre Prep students stepping into main character roles. Witnessing the joy and growing confidence of each child on stage was truly heartwarming, as they contributed to narrating the significant tale of the birth of our Lord Jesus. A special commendation goes to the Noah's Ark staff for orchestrating this exceptional event, creating a memorable showcase of talent and Christmas spirit.
King's Pre Prep students embarked on a significant journey on Monday, 20 November, as they participated in a heartwarming 'Lion Crossing' Ceremony. This symbolic event marked the transition of our youngest learners from Noah's Ark to the Prep Centre, signalling their impending start to Primary School in 2024. The ceremony was a poignant and celebratory moment as parents and Noah's Ark staff lined the walkway, creating a supportive and cheering crowd. With excitement and curiosity, the little King's kids ambled across the pathway towards the Prep Centre, symbolising their step into the next chapter of their educational journey. The 'Lion Crossing Ceremony' not only brought smiles to the faces of the young participants but also created a sense of community as everyone came together to celebrate this special milestone. It served as a touching reminder of the growth and progress these Pre Prep students have made, setting the stage for their future learning adventures in King's primary school.
Sport
King's 21st Annual Sports Awards
17 November 2023
For over two decades, King's annual Sports Awardshaverecognised students and teams who have shown excellence in sport throughout the year. Our College and Sports Department continually work to champion our students in various sporting pursuits and our 21st Annual Sports Awards was another exciting celebration of their collective success. This year, we saw nearly 300 students selected at the regional level in the school sport pathway. Of which 139 continued on to a State level and 40 made it to the national level. We saw 14 students selected for the Australian team or medal at a national meet. On Tuesday, 14 November, proud parents and family members filled the auditorium to show their support as our 2023 outstanding athletes crossed the stage to receive their accolades. The audience was also entertained throughout the evening with exciting highlight videos and a lively Kahoot Quiz. Thank you students, families and King's Sport for another amazing year of sport! Congratulations to all of our worthy recipients:
THE RHONDA BEVAN MOST OUTSTANDING SPORTING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
The Rhonda Bevan Most Outstanding Sporting Achievement award was shared for the first time in 2023 and was presented to Amahli Hala and Ava Wereta for their international rugby 7s achievements. Both young women were selected for the Australia Youth Commonwealth Games team and the Australian A Rugby 7s side.
TEAM OF THE YEAR
King's 2023 Team of the Year was the Open Girls Rugby 7s Team, coached by Tania Hala. Well done to this incredible team of talented athletes who demonstrated remarkable character and accomplishment in 2023, winning the SANIX World Rugby 7s Tournament.
2023 ATHLETES OF THE YEAR
Mr Meyer, Campus Principal, was pleased to present the awards to King's 2023 Sportsmen and Sportswomen of the Year. These awards are calculated based on the points students have collected from their performances at all three College Carnivals, their best and fairest points from APS participation, their representation at regional, state or national level and their attitude and involvement in King's State teams. Congratulations to our 2023 recipients:
Under 12 Sportswoman of the Year - Sahara Vanroon
Under 12 Sportsman of the Year - Knox Anderson
Under 15 Sportswomen of the Year - Charlotte Lawry & Tiki Calliste
Under 15 Sportsman of the Year - Kobi Nouanrassy
Under 18 Sportswoman of the Year - Charlize Ratu
Under 18 Sportsman of the Year - Charlie Miller
WE ARE KING'S AWARDS
Our second year of the We are King's awards were presented to our student athletes who best embodied the College's character values in sport in conjunction with their athletic ability. Congratulations to our We Are King's recipients:
Under 15 Female 'We are King's' Awardee - Leilani Ngaoire
Under 15 Male 'We are King's' Awardee - Noah Gallagher
Under 18 Female 'We are King's' Awardee - Evie Sampson
Under 18 Male 'We are King's' Awardee - Dylan Achim
Werkhoven Interhouse Shield & Franklin Shield Winners
The cumulative points from King's three major sports carnivals were tallied to determine the winning Houses in Primary and High School for 2023. This year, both perpetual Shields were awarded to Tyndale House.Congratulations Tyndale for your successful double win!
Congratulations to our individual awardees on the night who received:
APS Season 1 and 2 Best and Fairest Awards
Bronze (regional), Silver (State) and Gold (National) Medallions
Carnival Champions Awards
SWIMMING
12 Years and Under
Makyra Melo (Year 6) - National Medals achieved - Silver in the 50m breaststroke and Gold in the 200m Medley Relay. A top 10 swimmer in Australia in the 50m Freestyle and Butterfly and achieved 4th in the 100m Freestyle.
Knox Anderson (Year 6) - Swum at QLD Swimming Titles - Top 10 Swimmer in the 100m Backstroke and the 200 IM.
15 Years and Under
Jessica Melo (Year 8) - National Medals achieved - Silver in the 50m backstroke, Gold in the 200m freestyle relay, Gold in the 200m Mixed Medley Relay, and bronze in the Girls Medley Relay.
Maya Zunker (Year 9) - National Medals achieved - Gold 200m freestyle relay and Gold in the 200m Medley Relay. She is also a top 4 swimmer in the 50m,100m and 200m Breaststroke.
Danny Baxter (Year 7) - two State medals - Silver 200m Butterfly & Silver in the 400m IM
Maximus Truman (Year 8) - four State Medals - Gold 200m Backstroke, Silver 400m Freestyle, Bronze 200m Freestyle, Gold 200m Medley Relay
18 Years and Under
Ciara Fay - National Medals achieved - Bronze in 400m IM and Bronze in the 200m IM
Brandan Crawford - State Medals - Gold in the 4x 100m Freestyle relay & the IM Relay, top 10 in individual 50m free
X-COUNTRY
12 Years and Under
Meggie De Chhimba (Year 5) ran at Regionals
Knox Anderson (Year 6) represented QLD at the National Champs
15 Years and Under
Layla Wyper (Year 7) represented QLD at the National Champs
Maverick Turner (Year 8) reached Regionals
18 Years and Under
Kyah Anderson (Year 11) QLD State Champion and Bronze medallist at Nationals
Joseph Lethlean (Year 11) competed at State level
ATHLETICS
12 Years and Under
Claudia Lee (Year 5) - Competed in the Long Jump and 100m at Regionals
Asher Whitaker (Year 6) Will represent QLD in the High Jump at Nationals
15 Years and Under
Maverick Turner (Year 8) Representative at State Level
Nylah Goble-Lote (Year 8) - State champion who went on to become the National Champion in the Hammer Throw and Shot Put, and a Silver medallist in the Discus.
It was impossible to split Kyah Anderson, Nylah Goble-Lote, Alyssa McDonald and Charlee Vincent as they were ALL State Champions and are off to Nationals in December after our awards night so the award was given to the 2022 winner, Nylah. The same situation has occurred in 2023 with Nylah,Alyssa and Charlee all State champions who will represent QLD at Nationals in Perth in December. We will once again award the winner after these championships.
18 Years and Under
Kyah Anderson (Year 11) - QLD State Champion in the 1500m
Joseph Lethlean (Year 11) - QLD State Champion in the 2km steeple
Charlie Miller (Year 11) - QLD State Champion in the 800m
Careers
Students Receive 2023 Intowork Vibrant Future Awards
20 November 2023
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Last week, we were honoured to announce our recipients of the 2023 Intowork Vibrant Future Awards. These prestigious annual awards are presented in partnership with Intowork and MAS National, and they recognise Year 11 students who are undertaking traineeships while at school who have consistently demonstrated the important workplace values of integrity and respect. King’s Year 11 students, Laura Course, Charlize Steele, Toby Duncan (KTTC) and Anna Craig (KTTC) worked diligently throughout the year and were announced as finalists for the award. Well done students! Special congratulations to our Year 11 students Bridee Smith and Jacob Turbill (KTTC) who both won the award this year and were each presented with a gift card valued at $500. Thank you to Suzanne Dalton from Mas National who presented these awards to our students during a special assembly.
Congratulations to our finalists and 2023 winners – your commitment to these important attributes is truly commendable and our College is proud of you for showing such dedication to your traineeships!
Secondary
Wrapping Up a Year of Growth and Learning
20 November 2023
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YEAR 12 - FAREWELL TO THE YEAR OF CONFIDENCE
This term marked significant academic achievements for our High School, particularly for our Year 12 students - the 'Year of Confidence'. Just two weeks ago, they concluded their final exams and have since embarked on well-deserved holiday celebrations. We honoured this exceptional year group with their formal Graduation Ceremony and their less formal Year 12 Tunnel send-off. We are so excited to see their results when they are released in December. We extend our gratitude to the Year 12 cohort for exemplifying our school values and serving as outstanding role models, especially in their approach to academic studies. Best wishes for their future endeavours, and they remain in our thoughts and prayers. We will keep families updated about our Year 12 results when they are released in December. We know they will be eagerly awaiting their scores, as are we!
YEAR 10 and 11 - WORKING HARD UNTIL THE END
Commendations to our dedicated Year 10 and 11 students who maintained focused and industrious attitudes throughout their exam preparations, demonstrating punctuality and excellent behaviour. Right until the last week of term, students were completing examinations that count towards their senior achievements. They are now part-way through Unit 1 (Year 11) and Unit 3 (Year 12).
YEAR 7, YEAR 8, and YEAR 9 - FINISHING WELL
Years 7-9 completed their assessments, with students showcasing the skills and knowledge they have learned this year. We are so proud of all of our Middle Years students who achieved Academic Excellence and Academic Diligence awards. We are also proud of all students who worked hard to reach their goals throughout the term. Congratulations to our Middle School students for their achievements!
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR 2024
We will look forward to the return of students in 2024 on these dates:
Year 12: Thursday, 18 January
Year 7 and new High School students: Monday, 22 January
Years 8 - 11: Tuesday, 23 January
Year 12 Camp: 23-25 January
To all our students and their families, we wish you a joyful Christmas season with family and friends. May your time together be richly blessed.
Griffith Excursion Fuels Engineering Dreams
21 November 2023
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Excitement and innovation were prevalent as our Year 11 and 12 engineering students explored Griffith University's Engineering Faculty at the Gold Coast campus. The interactive excursion was the perfect chance for our budding engineers to delve into industrial design and engineering. The day began with a warm welcome from Griffith staff, before students delve enthusiastically into hands-on workshops, from prototyping to problem-solving. The ADAPT Centre stole the spotlight, bridging the gap between theory and application and exposing students to cutting-edge technology and research tools. Witnessing projects at the forefront of innovation fuelled their aspirations within the limitless world of engineering.
Griffith University staff brimmed with passion as they shared their expertise and gave our students a newfound appreciation for the dynamic engineering landscape. Our heartfelt thanks to Griffith University for this enriching experience which we know will be pivotal in shaping their futures filled with innovation, creativity, and boundless possibilities!
Mr Scott Askin Head of Department - Industrial Design and Technology
Biz Day Award Winners 2023
22 November 2023
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Young Entrepreneurs were presented with their Bizday awards at assembly on Wednesday. Students were awarded points based on the categories of Best Stall for the target market, Best Product Concept, Most Enticing Stall and Best Customer Service.
1st Place - Taco Express
2nd Place - Sugar Shack Brownies
3rd Place - Daddy Chicken
Thank you to all students and stallholders who participated in making Bizday 2023 and exciting and enjoyable event!
Primary
Year 6's Sustainability Showcase
20 November 2023
During Week 7 of Term 4, our Year 6 students hosted an ‘Energy Expo’ within their classrooms, showcasing the results of their Project Based Learning endeavours. At the beginning of the term, each student selected a form of energy for in-depth study from a diverse range of choices including coal and fossil fuels to wind farms and solar power. They collaborated in small groups, conducted research and delved into various aspects of their chosen energy source, evaluating its benefits and long-term sustainability. They presented their findings in interactive and creative ways for the Energy Exhibition and were excited to host their younger school peers, King’s teachers and their parents and share their new-found knowledge.
The overarching goal of this real-world assignment was to inspire our young learners to contribute to a better world by gaining an understanding for the diverse impacts of different energy types on our planet. The Year 6 students demonstrated exceptional research skills and adeptly presented their findings. Congratulations Year 6 students for finishing your Primary School learning journey with such diligence and success!
Talented Year 5 Artists Win MP's Design Awards
21 November 2023
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Each year, Mrs Karen Andrews MP runs a Christmas Card design competition that is open to Year 3 - 6 students from across the southern Gold Coast region. Mrs Andrews MP uses the winning design for her Christmas card that she sends out to members of her constituency that year. Mrs Andrews MP enjoyed reviewing all of the 2023 entries this year and informed King's that two of our amazing young artists received awards this year. Emerson Evans (Year 5) was awarded a Highly Commended award, while Alana Lim (also in Year 5) won the 'Overall Year 5 Winner' award - Congratulations Alana! Mrs Andrews MP attended the final Year 5 assembly this year to present Alana with her award and hamper of art supplies.
THANK YOU Primary School Parent Ambassadors
16 November 2023
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Our Parent Ambassador Program (previously called Class Coordinators) has been running 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 sincerely appreciate these incredible volunteers who gave their time and energy this year to help foster friendship and support at King's.
2023 Parent Ambassadors' Celebration Event
We hosted a special event to thank our amazing group of parents who served our community in 2023 as Parent Ambassadors. Mrs Payne, Head of Primary, and our Year Level Coordinators hosted afternoon tea, and Mrs Wendijk, our Lead Primary Art Teacher ran a jewellery-making activity for the group. On behalf of our College and all primary parents, we thank you for your valuable contribution to our community this year!
Expressions of Interest for 2024
We are seeking expressions of interest from any King's Primary parent who would like to become a 2024 Parent Ambassador. Once classes are finalised in January 2024, we will be able to confirm these roles and will publish the Parent Ambassador lists on the relevant private King's Facebook 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:
It has been another amazing year for our chess students at King's Reedy Creek, filled with incredible results, hard work and determination. Backed by a dedicated coaching team, the development of our students' Chess skills has been at an all-time high and every player has improved and shown strong perseverance.
Terms 1-3 were incredibly successful and in the Hinterland School Championships, King’s students took home all awards from First Place through to Seventh Place! Primary King’s Team 1 ended on a near-perfect score, with Primary King’s Team 2 not far behind. Rentaro Inukai, Joshua Ong, Siannah Cooke and Kevin Zhou were crowned the top Primary team on the Gold Coast. The High School team also performed exceptionally well and took out the top four places in the Term 2 Secondary tournament. Congratulations to Bryan Yang and Edwin Choi who ended with perfect scores. We are so proud of your efforts and more importantly, the obvious sportsmanship you displayed through every single game.
Queensland State Chess Finals saw King’s qualifying 16 students, more than any other school in the State. The Secondary A team (composed of Micah Young, Bryan Yang, Edwin Choi, and Luka Hart) led the event for the majority of the tournament after defeating the top seeds, Anglican Church Grammar School, however, fell just short of First Place at the final hurdle. Overall, King's team finished in 3rd place and Edwin Choi received a First medal for his perfect 6/6 score on board three. Bryan Yang also scored a key draw with a Candidate Master. A clear sign of King’s strength on the State stage, the King’s B team (Cooper Whitaker, Kotaro Inukai, Woo Joon Ki, and William Cameron) finished 12th, ahead of many top chess schools.
In Term 4, King’s has made history by winning 10 out of the 12 Gold Coast Individual Age divisions. Over 800 students competed across all the schools on the Gold Coast. Congratulations to these incredible students:
2017 1st Isaac Ong, 2nd Luke Calderoni 3rd Ari Watson
2016 1st Dominic Ngieng 2015 1st Harley Miao
2012 1st Rentaro Inukai 2nd Siannah Cooke 3rd Kevin Zhou
2011 1st Bryan Yang 3rd Luka Hart 2010 1st Micah Young 2nd Kotaro Inukai
2009 1st Woojoon Ki 2008 1st Tristan Smith 2007 1st Edwin Choi 2006 1st Will Cameron
Congratulations to ALL of our 246 King’s students who represented our College this year!
God bless, Mr Cooke and King’s Chess Coaching team
Sport
King's Final Futsal Results for 2023
20 November 2023
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The Australasian Futsal Tournament was held last weekend and King's took an U12 Girls team and an U10 Boys Team. Both teams achieved outstanding results finishing as Runners Up in both competitions. Well done to both teams!
The QLD Primary All Schools Touch Football Tournament was held on the first weekend of November and King's sent two U12 Girls teams and two U12 Boys teams. Despite the stormy weather all teams did amazing to achieve these great results:
U12 Girls finished as a Top 8 school in QLD (Division 1)
U12 Boys finished in the Top 4 in Division 3
Congratulations King's Futsal on an incredible year!
