As we continue to journey through the school year, Mr Taylor shares a pertinent message about the impact of our words on shaping our community. He encourages us all to use positive and uplifting communication, reflecting our values of respect and kindness, which are essential to our school environment.
Excursions are an exciting way to bring our learning to life, and our Years 10, 11, and 12 Visual Art classes were thrilled to visit the Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA) in Brisbane to gain inspiration for their own creative work. They explored the 'Creative Generation Excellence Awards in Visual Art' exhibition, featuring 35 artworks by Year 12 Visual Art students from across Queensland, selected from thousands of entries. Ben Carlin, a 2023 graduate from King’s, had his work chosen for this special exhibition and our students were thrilled to see his work on display. Congratulations, Ben! The group then visited the Home of The Arts (HOTA) to view the 'Italian Renaissance Alive' exhibition, concluding an incredible day immersed in art.
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Last Wednesday evening, our Science Department hosted an engaging STEM Quiz Night. The event saw a great turnout, with 15 teams participating in a range of challenging questions on Science, Technology, and Mathematics, as well as competing in a thrilling 'egg drop' Engineering challenge. Our Year 12 STEM Ambassadors - Jerome Mak, Sunho Choi, Tikaia Craig, Ashley Kwon, Flora Chen, and Aclaire Sethakulvichai - organised and led the event. They showcased exemplary leadership skills and served as inspiring role models for our younger students. Thank you to our ambassadors and participants for such a fun learning experience.
Congratulations to our Junior Team winners
Congratulations to our Senior Team winners
This term, our Year 10 English students had a special guest for their poetry unit: Lance Corporal David Miles of Company A, 9 Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment. The Vietnam War veteran shared his story with students and teachers on Tuesday, 7 May, in the Flexible Learning Space. Lance Corporal Miles, now in his eighties, enlisted at 23 in 1966 and trained at Kapooka and Canungra before serving over a year in Vietnam in the late 1960s. He described the Australian forces' peacekeeping efforts in South Vietnam and their encounters with the Viet Cong. An experienced speaker, Miles recounted the divided opinions in Australia during the '60s about the war, sharing vivid stories of jungle patrols and the strict silence required in hostile areas. His talk provided valuable insights for students studying creative writing and poetry. Hearing firsthand accounts enriched the students' understanding of Australia's history and helped them with their studies. We thank David for his wisdom and courage which has inspired our students in their creative writing endeavours.
Last term, a handful of our English students and teachers attended Storyfest, hosted by Somerset College. There were many workshops, career pathway sessions and a Writer's Dinner for students to attend, run by prominent Australian authors and illustrators. The workshops were fun and interactive as well as informative, and students were given the opportunity to ask questions and meet the authors and illustrators presenting.
On Wednesday, 22 May, King's joined with many schools and Early Learning Centres from across the Pacific for the 2024 National Simultaneous Storytime (NSS). The special annual event is coordinated by the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) and features an Australian book that is read simultaneously to young listeners. Now in its 24th year, NSS has become an annual opportunity for educators across Australasia to unite through a shared love of storytelling. It is a colourful, vibrant, fun event that aims to promote the value of reading and literacy, using a children's book that explores age-appropriate themes, and addresses key learning areas of the National Curriculum for Foundation to Year 6. The book chosen for 2024 was 'Bowerbird Blues' by author Aura Parker, and it stars a beautiful bowerbird on the search for all things blue. It's a moving story about the need for longing and connection, as the bowerbird's search sends him soaring across the sea, sky and city. King's Primary students marked the occasion during their classes that morning as they sat virtually alongside more than a million students from across Australia and New Zealand to enjoy the joint literary experience.
Our Year 1 students concluded Week 5 with an exciting, hands-on shoelace-tying lesson provided by Ascent Footwear. The fun and interactive session guided the children through the nine steps of tying shoelaces, helping them to master the task and tie their own shoes independently. We encourage Year 1 families to continue practicing this skill at home to complete the learning experience and reinforce this newfound skill.
Earlier this term, Year 1 had a Science Incursion at school called Cheeky Changes. Our students were treated to a highly-engaging, interactive show based on the concept that science is everywhere around us. Emphasis was placed on describing observed changes to materials and sensing light and sound from its source. The workshops guided students through a procedure and discussion on how to make, describe and compare physical changes of PVA bouncy balls which they got to keep and take home. It was a wonderful fun-filled educational experience!
Our netball teams shone at the South Coast regional Vicki Wilson tournament, qualifying in all three divisions for the State Finals later this year. With five teams from King's competing in the Cup (Senior) and Shield (Junior) categories, as well as the Open Boys division, our athletes demonstrated exceptional skill and teamwork. The Shield Championship, Cup Development, and Open Boys teams all secured Gold showcasing their dominance on the court. Our Cup Championship and Shield Development teams also delivered strong performances, finishing in second place. This remarkable achievement highlights the dedication and hard work of our players and coaches and we eagerly anticipate their continued success at the State Final. Congratulations!
King's are excited to announce that our chess team was successfully crowned the overall winners at Saint Stephen's College at the Gold Coast Interschool Chess Championships on Thursday, 16 May. Congratulations to King's Team 1 who clinched 1st Place in their division, including students Micah Young, Bryan Yang, Edwin Choi and Joshua Cooper. Well done to Team 2 who secured 2nd Place, including Luka Hart, Kotaro Inukai, Will Cameron and Woojoon Ki. These outstanding achievements were a significant triumph in a competition against 300 other talented players from across the Coast and are very proud of all our students for their dedication to chess!
On Saturday, 11 May, King's Class of 2014 gathered at Surfer’s Pavilion to celebrate their 10-year reunion. Set against the beautiful backdrop of the Nerang River, the event provided the perfect opportunity for former classmates to share stories and reminisce about their school days. Over 70 guests attended and were all eager to reconnect with past teachers and old friends. It was wonderful to see our 2014 School Captains and several KTTC alumni in attendance. The reunion was filled with lively chatter, laughter, and even a few tears as the group relived memories, renewed friendships, and appreciated the importance of staying connected. Events like this highlight the strong community spirit at our College and the enduring bonds formed by our students. Congratulations to King's Class of 2014 on a successful reunion—we look forward to many more in the future!
We look forward to welcoming our beloved grandparents to King's on Thursday, 20 June for Grandparent's Day. We will be hosting our special guests in our Primary School classrooms for some fun activities as well as enjoying a combined Prep - Year 6 Grandparent's Day morning tea. Noah's Ark will host their event later the same day. Please see the details below and extend this invitation to the grandparents in your family.
Mark your calendars and dust off your clubs because our fourth annual King's Golf Day is coming up soon! Once again, this exciting event promises a day of fun, camaraderie, and some friendly competition on the greens.
