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Message from our Deputy Principal

As we approach the upcoming school break, our Deputy Principal reflects on the journey of learning at King's. In his message, he highlights the importance of lifelong learning, not just within the classroom but as a continual process that shapes us throughout our lives. Drawing on the wisdom of renowned educators and Scripture, he encourages us to embrace a childlike curiosity and faith as we grow in knowledge and maturity.

Father's Day Celebrations in Primary

King's organised a fun-filled Father's Day Celebration for our Primary community and it was exciting to see so many dads join us at school on Thursday, 29 September. The campus was buzzing during the adrenalin-charged afternoon across our sports fields, Prep Centre, Year 5 precinct, and COLA. Our special guests joined their children in various activities, including paper plane competitions, epic sports battles, mini golf, basketball, scavenger hunts, sack races, and more. The aim of the celebration was to thank and honour our King's dads for their unwavering support and positive influence in their children's lives – thank you all for being devoted to your children's growth and learning journey at King’s. Father's Day was celebrated across Australia on Sunday, 1 September, and we hope that all of our King’s dads felt so loved and valued as our nation focussed on the important role of fatherhood.

Year 4 Camp 2024 | CYC Burleigh

From August 19 - 21, 2024, the Year 4 students embarked on their first offsite camp at the Christian Youth Camp (CYC) in Burleigh. The sunny winter morning set the perfect stage for their adventure, as they waved goodbye to their parents and set off on a short bus ride to their temporary home away from home. Upon arrival, our students quickly settled in and began a range of exciting activities including giant stand-up paddleboarding at Tallebudgeera Creek, bodyboarding, and various team-based initiative games. These all encouraged teamwork and collaboration, with stand-up paddleboarding being a highlight. This beach-based event had students building sandcastles and tackling fun challenges, each group working together with a clear plan in mind.

Evenings at the camp were especially heartwarming, with devotions and worship sessions led by King's Chaplains. Students really engaged with the biblical messages and each took something meaningful from the evening chapels. Over three action-packed days, our Year 4s made countless happy memories as they developed new skills, and gained greater confidence and connections with their peers. Thanks to CYC and our dedicated teachers for making Year 4's first camp a resounding success!

Primary Celebrates EA Appreciation Week

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This week in Primary School, we celebrated our incredible Education Assistants (EAs) as part of Australian Teacher Assistant Week. On Tuesday, 3 September, the group enjoyed a beautiful morning tea organised by Lisa Ingram, from the Primary Admin team,  and were blessed with a small thank-you gift. They also enjoyed an hour of reflective time together as they participated in a devotional art activity led by Mrs Karen Wendijk, which explored God's creation through landscapes and collages. Our EA team is a remarkable group of individuals who serve our college community every day with dedication and compassion as they embody the character of Jesus and support their colleagues, students, and community. Please join us in appreciating our Educational Assistants for the valuable role they play in our students' learning journey.

Gold Coast Show Art Competition Winners

Our talented Primary Art students had the opportunity to showcase their creativity in the Gold Coast Show Art competition recently. Artwork from both our Extension Art program and Primary Art specialist lessons was submitted, and we are thrilled to announce the outstanding results! Year 3 students, Hazel Taylor and Wren Scriven, took second place in their division, while Maddi Lazaro claimed first place with her stunning handmade felt story. We are incredibly proud of all the students who entered and represented our school with their amazing artistic skills. Congratulations to everyone!

Celebrating our Noah's Ark Dads

Noah's Ark came alive with laughter and fun during our Father’s Day Celebration Night on Monday, 2 September. It was an evening to remember as our wonderful dads gathered in the Noah's Ark playground with their children. The event featured a variety of activities, including a mini-golf course, ten-pin bowling and even some relaxation, with children treating their dads to massages. Our King’s Kids displayed their creativity by crafting paper planes and making their dad a 'hand' printed t-shirt to wear for the occasion. It was heartwarming to see our Noah's Ark dads and their children enjoying this special time together and building new connections in our Early Learning Centre community. We extend a heartfelt thank you to all the dads who participated—your presence and enthusiasm made this evening unforgettable!

Year 9 Camp 2024 | Canberra and Thredbo

The Year 9 Ski Camp was held from Sunday, 11 August - Thursday, 15 August, and gave our students an unforgettable experience. This experience gave Year 9s the chance to be physically, emotionally, and spiritually challenged while strengthening bonds with their peers. From the moment they arrived at the Jindabyne and Thredbo Ski Resorts, the students embraced new adventures, from skiing on the snowfields to exploring the natural beauty of the area. Along the way, they enjoyed moments of reflection and devotion, deepening their connection with God and His creation. There was ample opportunity for fun and growth and the chance to form new friendships that will likely outlast their time at King's.

Student Highlights:

Year 11 Camp 2024 | Lake Ainsworth

Year 11 Camp can be summarised in two words: growth and connection. From August 19 - 21, 2024, our Year 11 cohort experienced an unforgettable camp at Lake Ainsworth. Filled with outdoor adventures and bonding activities, King's seniors were challenged physically, emotionally, and spiritually, while building stronger bonds among the group. The camp was a mix of group-themed challenges and students enjoyed rock climbing, sailing, canoeing, and archery tag, all aiming for the YR11 Camp Shield. Evenings were marked by purposeful student-led chapel sessions, where students engaged in worship and reflection, connecting with God and each other. An Amazing Race House challenge brought fierce competition, with activities testing the students' teamwork and determination. FINNEY House emerged as this year's victorious camp champs. This camp was more than just a series of challenges—it was a journey of personal growth, strengthened friendships, and a deepened sense of community. Special thanks to the teachers and chaplaincy team for making this experience so impactful, laying the foundation for our Year 11s to shine as the future leaders of King’s.

'Focus' Film Showcase and Award Evening

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The Focus event, held on Thursday, 5 September, was an awards night and celebration of the creative work of Years 10 - 12 Film students, and was a resounding success. With over 60 attendees, the evening was filled with excitement and pride as the students' films were recognized for their artistic achievements. Special guest speaker, Jude Kalman, from Little Drum Pictures inspired the audience by sharing her valuable experiences and insights into the world of filmmaking. Congratulations to all the talented students who were celebrated on the night, with particular recognition going to Year 12 student, Josiah Green, whose film Scopophobia won the prestigious Best Picture award. The event provided an excellent platform for showcasing the students' creativity, hard work, and passion for film, and left attendees feeling motivated and proud. It was truly an unforgettable night for everyone involved

King's Has Talent Semi-Finalists

The King's Has Talent (KHT) competition has been running for over eight years and gives our primary students the chance to perform their special talents to an audience of peers, teachers and paretns. Every year, our community enjoys the variety and level of skill that students bring to the stage during the KHT competition. Our 2024 KHT semi-finals took place in Weeks 7 and 8, and our semi-finalists' talents ranged from instrumental acts, dance routines, singing performances and acting skills. All of our performers showed great courage and talent as they entertained the crowd, and the finalists from this round will perform in the Grand Finals during Creative By Design Week. 

Congratulations 2024 King's Has Talent Semi-Finalists

King's Shares 'R U OK?' Message

This week at King’s, we promoted the ‘R U OK?’ message in various ways across our school. This annual nationwide campaign emphasises the importance of being in tune with the wellbeing of those around us. Throughout the week, our Student Wellbeing team coordinated events and giveaways as they spoke with students across all year levels about the importance of checking in with your mates, asking for help and being great listeners and encouragers. The activities included Chappy Challenges and colouring in with Preps, a slime factory in The Hub, and Handball and Volleyball competitions. KTTC staff also used the opportunity to host a pancake breakfast, cooked by Student Wellbeing, and to do craft activities with students, making the time and space to ask 'RU OK?' Our Special thanks to King's Wellbeing Team and KTTC for planning and running these events and spending time connecting with our students and staff. Let's continue spreading the R U OK? Day message every day - together, we can make our community stronger and healthier.

Is someone you know struggling? Ask them, ‘R U OK?’ and spark a conversation that could change a life. Visit ruok.org.au for more information and helpful resources.

King's Swell Festival Entry

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We are excited to announce that, for the first time, our school is participating in the Swell Sculpture Festival, held on the stunning shores of Currumbin Beach from the 6th to the 15th of September. Our entry into this prestigious event is a collaborative artwork that beautifully tells the story of the Gold Coast shoreline through a striking combination of 50 clay houses and towering timber structures. This project has brought together students from Years 7 - 10, teachers from all three campuses, support and admin staff, and even our Deputy Principal, Damien Taylor, who personally created one of the clay houses. The juxtaposition of the small, handcrafted cottages and the towering timber structures represents the contrast between the Gold Coast’s historical roots and its modern skyline. The collaboration showcases the incredible creativity and unity of our school community. We’re immensely proud to see the hard work of our students and staff come to life at such a well-known event.
This project was initiated and driven by Jody Lock, whose vision and leadership helped bring this artwork to life. Our talented Art Teachers played a crucial role in managing the construction of the clay houses. We invite everyone to come down to Currumbin Beach and experience the artwork firsthand. Let’s support our budding young artists and celebrate this wonderful achievement together!

King’s Dominate Hinterland Chess Champions

On Wednesday, 28 August, King's was represented by 140 of our most talented Primary School chess players. The tournament was held at Clover Hill State School and included 400 students from various local schools. With so many players, the tournament was split into five divisions. King's contingent excluded our top eight primary school chess players as they prepare for the Gold Coast Championships with the goal of qualifying for the State championships. King's won 81 awards on the day, making our college the most successful in this competition. King's Chess program is highly regarded in Queensland and our students hold a strong reputation for good sportsmanship, positivity and grace.

A Division

• 2nd place team - Logan Jang, Ren Yoshida, Richard Ku and Angela Yuan
• 3rd place team - Ayan Kumar, Temujin Zaetta, Isaac Ong and Xavier Mole

Individuals

• 1st - Ayan Kumar
• 3rd - Logan Jang

B Division

• 2nd place team - Aiden Wang, Bostin Wen, Charlie Sakran and Henry Wang
• 3rd place team - Jason Zhang, Felani Fa'Avale, Xandre Du Plessis and Micah Schwarz

Individuals

• 1st - Aiden Wang
• 2nd - Jason (Zichen) Zhang

C Division

• 2nd place team - Ethan Che, Zach Agahari, Travis Croucamp and Jian Song

Individuals

• 1st - Jackson McCarthy
• 3rd - Ethan Ren

D Division

• 1st place team - Joseph Fourie, Rex Xiao, Jonathan Rees and Selemaea Fa'Avale
• 2nd place team - Evan Gan, Yvan Daly, Jordan Butcher and Grace Lim
• 3rd place team - Elijah Smith, Archer Telfer, Leo Zong and Cruz Cornelli

Individuals

• 1st place - Joseph Fourie
• 2nd place - Ethan Ren
• 3rd place - Elijah Smith

E Division

• 3rd place team - Abigail Franklin, Luke Dwyer, Daniel Xie and Tai Mana

Well done to all who participated, as well as all the staff who work tirelessly to make these opportunities possible for our students!

High School's Term 3 Highlights

As we wrap up this shorter, yet incredibly full, term, it’s gratifying to pause and reflect on the exciting opportunities our students have embraced. From vibrant classroom learning to a wide array of special events and activities, both on and off campus, our students have truly made the most of everything on offer. The past few months have been a whirlwind of growth, creativity, and connection, showcasing the very best of our school community.

Term 3 Highlights:

Guest speakers:

• Year 7 Science – Wild Rangers Science Week incursion “Vulnerable and endangered species"
• Year 11 – Breaking Free presentations providing students with practical information, strategies and resources to look after their mental health
• Year 12 Pathways Southern Cross University
• Griffith University
• QTAC - how to apply to Queensland universities and register for your ATAR Year 12 English, EALD and Drama students experienced the live theatre performance of Macbeth by Shake&Stir Theatre Company, building on their understanding of the external exam text
• Year 12 Enterprise Day at Pimpama

Experiential learning - excursions and incursions including

• Year 7 Humanities took part in an incursion for history, led by King’s graduate and UQ student, Sebastian Harris
• Year 8 Maths – investigate, design and test a bungee line model using rubber bands
• Year 9 Visual Art – Tweed Regional Gallery to view Margaret Olley Exhibition showing still life painting
• Year 9 and 11 Visual Art – Swell Sculpture Festival
• Year 10 Business and Tourism - Swell Sculpture Festival in their study of Sustainable Tourism
• 10 Sport and Recreation – visited a local gym “Change” at Burleigh West to experience functional and circuit training
• Year 10 and 11 Film, TV and New Media – Swell Sculpture Festival
• Year 10 and 11 Dance and Drama - Bangarra Dance Theatre’s ‘Horizon’
• Year 11 Legal Studies - Supreme Court in Brisbane
• Selected Year 10 and 11 students - Junior Council, City of Gold Coast Council program
• 11 Fitness & Recreation – Brisbane Broncos training session to observe strength and conditioning for elite sport
• Year 12 Digital Art – Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary – photography excursion
  Digital Solutions students attended the Big Day In a conference at Griffith University

Learning beyond the classroom

• Thailand and St George Mission Trips
• Year 10 - Work Experience
• Year 7 English - AB Paterson Speech Competition
• Years 7 - 10 English - acknowledged for their participation in Write a Book in a Day Competition
• Years 7 - 12 English - students were acknowledged for submitting their short stories and poems in the IEU Literary Competition 2024.
• Years 7 – 12 TeenChallenge Fundraiser
• Years 8 – 12 – selected students attended the Bible Society Masterclass
• Years 8 – 12 – students volunteered to attend Crossroads for adults with disabilities at NewLife Church
• Year 10 and 11 Legal Studies – selected students participated in the Queensland Schools Constitutional Convention
• Art Extension Program – run during sport time, created a large-scale installation artwork for Swell Sculpture Festival
• Science Week - lunchtime shows led by Year 12 STEM ambassadors
• Science Week - Year 3 incursion led by Year 12 STEM ambassadors
• Years 9-12 – DramaFest participation
  

Parents attended

• Years 7- 10 Honours Services
• Parent Teacher Conferences
• Year 10 SETPlan Interviews

Staff attended professional development opportunities including:

• Business and Accounting teachers - BEAQ Conference
• English staff - English Teachers Association of Queensland State Conference
• History teachers - TeachMeet History webinar
• Japanese teachers - QCAA language and data workshop
• Geography teachers - Queensland Geography Teachers Association conference at UQ
• Teaching and learning team - Curriculum Leaders Forum
• Years 11 & 12 teachers - QCAA subject webinars
• Many teachers – QCAA Version 9 ACARA workshops
• Assistance opportunities for students. Increased attendance at (eg. year 12 revision afternoons)
  

Homework Lunch

• Year 12 Art students - after school and every lunchtime between Weeks 4-6 to complete their major work.
• Additional tutoring sessions are offered and well attended by students from various subject areas
• After School Homework and Assignment Assistance sessions 

Looking forward to Term 4

Term 4 is set to be a busy term, especially for our Year 12 students as they begin their External Assessments and take part in their final school celebrations. Our Year 10 and 11 students will also commence Unit 1 and Unit 3 work, which contributes towards Year 12 outcomes. As we move into next term, we look forward to building on the momentum of these past few months, continuing to offer our students a well-rounded and engaging high school experience.

Exciting academic activities to look forward to in Term 4 include:

• Week 1 – Artis Showcase, displaying work by Visual and Digital Art students
• Week 2 - Festival Lunch Years 7 – 12
• Week 2 – Year 11 You Choose: Youth Road Safety Seminar
• Week 3 – Year 10 SET Plan Interviews – students and parents had the opportunity to look at their Senior subjects and ensure they are aligned to their future goals.
  Week 4 – Year 9 Young Entrepreneurs BizDay, all high school and Year 3 – 6 students to attend
• Week 4 – Year 12 External Exams commence
• Week 6 – Year 7 – 11 Presentation Evening
• Week 7 – Year 12 Graduation Activities (see flyer)
• Week 8 & 9 – Year 10 & 11 Exam Block

We have so much to look forward to next term!

King's Ball Tickets are selling fast

King's P&F are pleased to invite our community of parents and friends to a night of glamour at the Oscars-inspired 2024 King's Ball on Saturday, 12 October. View the flyer for more information and purchase your tickets via the button below... tickets are selling fast so don't miss out on this exciting event!

Toastmaster's Club Held at King's

Did you know there is a Toastmasters Club that meets on our campus every 2nd and 4th Monday night of the month? It's led by a member of our King’s family, and newcomers get their first three meetings free of charge to experience it before joining. Toastmasters has been operating globally for 100 years as a way for individuals to improve their public speaking skills through practice. Participants engage in various activities such as delivering speeches, hosting meetings, honing impromptu speaking skills, and receiving constructive feedback to enhance their public speaking. Not only are these events informative, but they're also incredibly enjoyable, thanks to the supportive environment fostered by the group.

Follow King's Reedy Creek on Instagram

Did you know that King's Reedy Creek has a dedicated Instagram account that showcases the many exciting aspects of our school life? We also have pages for our art and sports departments and our central College page: @kings_christian_college. We'd love you to follow us to support our students and see what's happening behind the scenes at King's Reedy Creek @Kings_reedycreek