As we enter this season of endings, transitions and new beginnings, our Deputy Principal reminds us of the journey we’re all on – from our littlest Preps to our pioneering Year 12s. In his message, he reflects on the excitement and challenges of moving forward and no matter where our students are in their journey, they are guided by King's core values of faith, purpose, and leadership, as they grow into the confident, capable individuals God has called them to be. Let’s embrace each step with courage and joy, knowing that God is with us every step of the way.
"So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness."
'Spectacular' best describes this year's King's Ball. From the elegant Imperial Hotel ballroom and the glamorous guests, to the dazzling entertainment and thousands raised for missions, Saturday, 12 October, was a night to remember! This was our fifth ball for King's parents and staff, with the main mission to 'friend-raise' by building a solid and supportive foundation within our school community. This annual event also provides the chance for our parents to help fundraise for our High School Mission Trips and this year, the Ball successfully raised $6,630 through a Silent Auction and lucky draw ticket sales. Our three major prizes this year were Two Vitality Memberships for Rigs Recovery, valued at $2,500 each; four tickets to Luke Combs Sydney Concert; and a $1000 Flight Centre voucher. Congratulations to our lucky winners!
Thanks to our 2024 P&F Ball Sponsors & Coordinators
We want to give special recognition to our major sponsors Rigs Recovery, Venues NSW and Optimise Property Investment. Thanks to the many businesses and families who donated to this event, including Optimise Property Investment, Imperial Hotel, Parkwood Golf Club, Officeworks and Gold Coast Wake Park. We also want to thank our parents and staff who attended this event - for helping us fundraise on the night, for bringing so much joy to the occasion and for making this event such a huge success. Our biggest thanks must go to King's P&F Association and our Event Coordinator, Toni Colburn, whose time and energy preparing this event, made this event possible.
World Teacher's Day Celebrations
25 October 2024
Today - Friday, 25 October - is World Teacher's Day in Queensland, and we are excited to celebrate our dedicated King's teachers across Early Learning, Primary, High School, and Trade. Today is our opportunity to reflect on the amazing individuals who teach our students every day. Their passion for nurturing young minds and shaping them into tomorrow’s Christian leaders is truly inspiring. We acknowledge the unending warmth, care, and commitment they bring to every classroom, creating a place where our students can thrive. The impact they make both now, and into the future is immeasurable. We are pleased to share our World Teacher's Day video which highlights some stories of what our teachers mean to our students.
To every King's teacher - you are truly loved and valued by your school community!
Student Leadership
KTTC Announces 2025 Student Leadership Team
18 October 2024
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We are pleased to announce that King's Trade Training Centre has just inducted its 2025 student leaders. Our inaugural 2024 KTTC student leadership team supported the Centre so successfully this year, and they will now pass the reigns to our incoming 2025 Student Leaders. Our new team have each proven how they embody King’s values, and we look forward to seeing their impact at KTTC next year.
CONGRATULATIONS to our 2025 KTTC Leaders
Darcy McKenzie
Madison (Maddie) Freeman
Chloe Bokros
Cooper Stewart
2025 Year 8 & 10 Student Leaders Announcement
25 October 2024
This week during our High School assemblies, we had the pleasure of announcing our 2025Years 8 and 10 Student Leaders. Our staff were very impressed with the way all students approached the leadership application process this year, and after careful consideration, our 2025 Student Leaders were selected for these important roles. Our incoming leaders have consistently shown strong Christian character and King’s values throughout their time at our school. We look forward to working with our Student Leaders as they help lead within our school community over the next year. These students will be formally acknowledged at our Presentation Night later this term. Please view the buttons below to see our Year 8 and 10 Student Leadership teams for 2025.
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Congratulations to our Year 8 Student Leaders
Year 8 Captain (Culture): Isla Bristow-Wilson
Year 8 Captain (Culture): Vince Lopez
Culture Leaders: Jessie Lee, Blair Gloster, Jasper ten Bohmer and Austin Luo
Chapel Captains: Saffi Achim and Sasha Hudson
Chapel Leaders: Elly Harding, Marissa Barrett and Archer Donovan
LIFE Captains: Grace Giovas and Archer Jackson
LIFE Leader: Maizie Liddell
Finney Captains: Eva Barker and Isaac Schwarz
Finney Leaders: Ivy Kaesler, Rachael Sadler, Kirsten Campbell and Hudson Ross
Newton Captains: Scarlett Cross and Brooklyn Jury
Newton Leaders: Tanyka Goode, Clare Chung and Sam Aarons
Rayleigh Captains: Rebecca Gasparote Cardiga and Thomas Peach
Rayleigh Leaders: Makyra Melo, Knox Anderson, Louis Beale and Talus Manning
At King's, we cherish every chance to strengthen our community, bring joy to our students, and support those in need. Primary School's Term 4 Christmas-themed FUNdraiser was held on Tuesday, 22 October, and did just that! The Primary precinct was a festive wonderland as students from Pre Prep to Year 6 arrived dressed in some of the most amazing Christmas costumes, brimming with holiday spirit to raise money for the King's Care Christmas Hamper Project. King's Care is the outreach arm of King's Church and provides food relief and essential services to many people in need. During Christmas, they deliver beautiful food hampers to struggling families across the Gold Coast. The event was the grand finale for our 2024 LIFE program and featured a Christmas treats competition, ‘best-dressed’ awards, a lively lunchtime concert, and a sausage sizzle fundraiser. Our amazing community of parents, staff, and students showed their generosity, selling out Christmas treats and sausages and raising record funds for King’s Care to support even more families this Christmas. Special thanks to our dedicated Primary School LIFE team, whose dedication throughout the year made our fundraising events possible.
Congratulations to our 2024 Best Dressed Winners
Prep
1st Place: Rosie Jenkins (PRA) - Cindy-Lou Who
2nd Place: Rio Bianco (PRC) - Snowman
3rd Place: Max Fisher (PRC) - Christmas Tree
Years 1 - 2
1st Place: Archer Telfer (2RE) - The Shepherd
2nd Place: Hudson Mitchell (1RA) - Lit Up Christmas Tree
2nd Place: Ana Maria Wilson (4RC) - The Christmas Elf encourager
3rd Place: Koda Pearce (3RE) - The Gingerbread House
Christmas Treats Competition
Our Primary families filled the Hub with a large assortment of incredible baked goodies to be sold at our Christmas fundraiser. To inspire our young bakers, we created a Christmas-themed competition, and our panel of judges loved seeing the creative array of entries.
Congratulations to our Christmas Treat Winners
Levi Potter - Christmas cupcakes
Marlow Harris - Flavours of Christmas slice
Amia Savvides - Christmas Tree cupcakes | Havana and Samuel-Lale Neemia - Gingerbread
Highly Commended
Piper Jackson, Donovan Mitchelson, Jana Varcoe, Hayley Ridgeway, Cohen Singh, Aaron Duncanson, Evelyn Sutherland, Raya-Maree Brown, Josh Potter and Maxton Little.
Congratulations to our Best Dressed and Christmas Treat competition winners!
In Week 3 of Term 4, our Year 6 students embarked on an unforgettable adventure in the tropical paradise of Cairns. The camp aimed to strengthen friendships and offer the chance to marvel at God's creation… and it delivered in every way! Their action-packed week included a journey on the Kuranda Scenic Railway through the World Heritage-listed rainforest, a thrilling ride at Rainforestation Nature Park aboard a World War II amphibious DUKW, and encounters with native wildlife. At Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures, they came face-to-face with crocodiles and koalas, while a visit to Cairns Aquarium revealed the wonders of the reef. The highlight was definitely a day at the Great Barrier Reef, where students snorkelled among vibrant coral and marine life, spotted turtles and sharks from a semi-submersible glass-bottom boat, and learned about the reef’s mysteries from a Marine Biologist. Chaplains led evening devotions and worship sessions that deepened our students' faith and their connection with God. The 2024 Cairns trip offered so much more than breathtaking sights. It was a life-changing experience for our Year 6 cohort, fostering greater faith, friendships, courage, and unity, and preparing our students for their high school journey. Thank you to our King’s teachers and camp coordinators for making this possible!
Secondary
Year 12 Students Join the '100 Club' for 2024
21 October 2024
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We are thrilled to announce that several of our Year 12 students have achieved perfect scores of 100 in all three of their internal assessment tasks. They are the latest group of King's graduates to join our '100 Club' and their remarkable achievements reflects the dedication, hard work, and commitment to excellence they have shown throughout the year. It also highlights the outstanding support and guidance provided by our teachers, who continually strive to foster a learning environment where every student can excel. Congratulations to our high-achieving students for this incredible accomplishment—we are proud of your hard work and wish you continued success as you engage in your external exams!
Biz Day is one of our favourite annual events, giving Year 9 Young Entrepreneurs the chance to bring their business ideas to life. After weeks of preparation, they transformed the High School Oval into a vibrant marketplace on Thursday, 17 October. Entrepreneurial energy filled the air with enticing aromas, bold branding, and enthusiastic sales pitches. Our Year 9s set up their market stalls and pop-up kitchens, drawing in eager crowds of students and staff to generate sales. From delicious dumplings to refreshing acai bowls, and an array of irresistible treats, customers enjoyed the diverse offerings. Our 'secret shoppers' voted on the best businesses on the day and we are pleased to announce this year's winners:
1st Place: Crookies Co
2nd Place: Baby Cakes
3rd Place: The Brownie Boutique
Most profitable: Poppin' Perfection
Our Year 9 Young Entrepreneurs are now finalising their financial statements and will share 10% of profits with charitable causes, with the remainder split among team members. Congratulations to our budding entrepreneurs for showcasing such impressive business skills and thanks to our school community for being such generous customers!
"My group ran the ‘Cup Fruit Candy Cups’ stall, which was really popular and we ended up selling out. The Biz Day atmosphere was energising, and the event was a memorable learning experience for all of us. I highly recommend participating in future Biz Days if you can, by either running a stall or supporting your friends by buying their products."
- Jada Craig
An Outstanding Year of VET Success
25 October 2024
This year, a record number of King's High School students successfully completed Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualifications, alongside their regular studies. These achievements reflect the incredible dedication of our students and the unique opportunities that VET courses provide. By gaining practical experience, developing employability and interpersonal skills, and becoming familiar with how workplaces operate, our students are not only excelling academically but also exploring potential career paths to align with their future ambitions. Special thanks to Mrs Bull (Future Pathways & VET Officer) and Miss Gillies (VET Coordinator) for supporting these students to thrive. Well done to all of our students who achieved these qualifications!
Year 10 Art Class Create a Mini Swell Exhibit
25 October 2024
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On Wednesday, 23 October, our Year 10 Visual Art class visited Currumbin Foreshore to create artwork on the beach. Some students had prepared their props earlier in class, and others collected driftwood and discarded items to do their work. The class spread out across the beach and felt like they had their own mini 'Swell' exhibit. It was a beautiful day and a fabulous way to end excursions for the year. Please follow King's High School art page on Instagram @kingscollegeart to see more photos from our Visual and Digital Art students.
Sport
Junior Basketball Team Crowned State Champions
25 October 2024
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The State CBSQ Tournament has been Queensland's premier school basketball competition since 1974. Expanding to five competitions and accommodating various age groups and skill levels, CBSQ offers teams the chance to compete through a series of rounds, to gain entry into the Australian Schools Championships in December. The Junior Division competition was held at the Gold Coast Indoor Sports Centre from 10-13 October. After a number of hard-fought games against some of the State’s best teams, King’s team secured the Division 1 victory to be crowned Junior Secondary Boys Champions. This significant win now earns them a spot at nationals, where they will have the chance to showcase their talents on a larger stage. Congratulations to our champions! Well done to our Junior Girls team who also delivered an outstanding performance and finished in the top 8.
King's Celebrates Inaugural UHLSport Cup Victory
21 October 2024
We are thrilled to announce a historic achievement for King's football with our Open Football Boys team securing their first victory in the UHLSport Cup. This premier Under 19 independent schools' soccer competition is sanctioned by Football Queensland and organised by the Independent Soccer Schools Association (ISSA). Now in its 25th year, the UHLSport Cup includes the top Under 19 teams from independent schools across the State in a competition known for its high standards and fierce rivalry. Every year, the tournament kicks off with a pool round, where teams compete against local schools to secure their spot in the knockouts. The top two teams from each pool advance to the elimination rounds, including the quarterfinals and semifinals, leading up to the much-anticipated Grand Final.
King's Open Boys team have consistently showcased their skill and determination, making it to the Grand Final for four consecutive years but narrowly missing the Gold. 2024 was different and it was King's time to shine! In a thrilling final match, the boys triumphed after a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Brisbane Boys College, clinching the championship title after three years of near-misses. This remarkable win late last term was a testament to our players' resilience, commitment to excellence, and passion for the sport. Congratulations to our champions for this momentous victory and for setting a new standard for football at King's. We look forward to building on this success in the years to come!
King's Invited to Compete at World Rugby Comp
21 October 2024
King's is excited to announce that Australian Schools Rugby has selected our Girls 7s Team to compete at the 2025 Sanix World Rugby Youth Invitational Tournament. King's received our first invite in 2023 and the girls made their mark, bringing home the winner's trophy in a tough competition. The girls will return to Fukuoka, Japan, in April 2025 with the hopes of claiming victory for a second consecutive win. With each country only allowed to select one team, our Rugby 7s Girl's ongoing success has earned them the coveted spot again and we will be cheering them on the whole way. Congratulations girls!
King's Annual Football Awards 2024
20 October 2024
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Late last term we celebrated another huge 2024 football season at our annual Football Awards. This year, our Open Boys final took out the Uhlsport Cup Trophy in their 4th Grand Final appearance. Our Bill Turner Cup team succeeded to the Quarter Finals, claiming King's best result yet. Our Open Girls diced with Brisbane State High in the Quarter Finals, only narrowly losing out, while our ISSA girls went one better just dropping out in the Semi-Finals. This year we acknowledged the incredible achievements of our futsal sides. Our U13 Boys, U15 Boys, U13 Girls, and U15 Girls excelled as FQ Regional Champions, earning their spots in the FQ State titles. From there, our U13 Girls, U15 Girls, and U15 Boys successfully qualified for the FQ National Titles at the end of the year. Congratulations to this year's winners:
Male Player of the Year & We are King's Award: Aru Onozuka
Female Player of the Year: Lexie Watkins
Rising Stars: Luka Hunt and Evia-May Coates
Goalkeeper of the Year: Shay Colbron
Male Golden Boot: Christian Mladenis
Female Golden Boot: Jade-Li Helmrich
ISSA BOYS
Most Improved: Kayan Jaglan
Coaches Award: Jackson Vernon
Most Valuable: Luka Hunt
ISSA GIRLS
Most Improved: Te Ana Walton
Coaches Award: Kalah Madden
Most Valuable: Lexie Watkins
UHL CUP GIRLS
Most Improved: Jessica Taylor
Coaches Award: Polly Sowery
Most Valuable: Nikki Brunton
UHL CUP BOYS
Most Improved: Hunter Usher
Coaches Award: Ethan Henderson
Most Valuable: Evan Kwan
BILL TURNER BOYS
Most Improved: Tyler Lock
Coaches Award: Raul Kajzer
Most Valuable: Orlando Falcetta
King's Annual Netball Awards 2024
21 October 2024
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Late last term, we celebrated another incredible year of netball, during our annual Netball Awards. Our 2024 season started with the APS competition, which saw our High School teams win the most premierships of any APS school. In the Primary competition, our teams were very strong each week, and in the GT Cup, our Year 5 team won and Year 6 finished 2nd. Alongside the APS season, our representative teams had wonderful success, proving that King’s is a force to be reckoned with. For the second year in a row – our Junior Vicki Wilson team were State Champions – the best in QLD out of 238 teams. Our Seniors also finished strong as 7th overall in the State. King's Club teams also had a stellar season, with our three Monday night teams and two Saturday teams making the finals, and our U13 Sharks team playing in the Grand Final. Our Net Set Go Saturday team and after-school program all contributed to our success this year. Congratulations to our deserving recipients of the 2024 Netball Awards:
Major Awards
We Are King's Award: Ellie Weston
Player of the Year: Harlow Faaee
Player of the Year: Brooklyn Kingi
Rising Star: Auro Fa'avale
Umpire of the Year: Shelby Zunker
Club Person of the Year: Mia Knott
Vicki Wilson Cup Team
Most Improved: Alyr Hogarth
Coaches Award: Chelsea Edwards
Player's Player: Roma Talaapitaga
MVP: Olivia Mallard
Vicki Wilson Sheild Team
Most Improved: Mischa Barker
Coaches Award: Villa Ritossa-Wanoa
Player's Player: Marli McHenry
MVP: Rivah-Jean Ruwhiu
Primary Schools Cup
Most Improved: Akeira Rutene
Coaches Award: Eliana Richards
MVP: Meggie de Chhimba
Careers
Work Experience Student of the Week
22 October 2024
Important Notices
SAVE THE DATE: 2024 Presentation Evenings
11 October 2024
We look forward to celebrating the successes of our students from throughout 2024 at our upcoming Presentation Nights. During these events, King's will present our annual awards to recipients in the auditorium, followed by photos near the COLA. Instrumental ensembles and choir groups will perform between each session. As the Primary School event starts earlier, a sausage sizzle will be available from 3pm.
Parents will be notified by email in the coming weeks if their child is receiving an award this year. Student awardees are required to wear their formal uniform to the event.
PRIMARY SCHOOL AWARDS - Tuesday, 5 November
Prep-2: 4pm - 5pm
Years 3-4: 5.30pm - 6.30pm
Years 5-6: 6.45pm - 7.15pm
HIGH SCHOOL AWARDS - Wednesday, 6 November
Years 7-9: 6pm - 7pm
Years 10-11: 7.30pm - 8.30pm
A Christmas concert event will be held on Tuesday, 26 November, as a combined Christmas celebration for our school community.
You're Invited: King's Christmas Concert 2024
22 October 2024
Follow King's Reedy Creek on Instagram
3 September 2024
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
