LOVE FAITHFULLY
As Term 2 came to a close, we had the absolute joy of welcoming our cherished grandparents to campus for a truly heartwarming Grandparents Day celebration. The atmosphere was filled with warmth and connection as classrooms came alive with games, creative crafts, and student performances that brought smiles to every face.
Our special guests were treated to a delightful morning tea, beautifully accompanied by the voices of our talented Primary Choir, creating a moment of reflection and gratitude. Throughout the day, generations came together - sharing stories, exchanging hugs, and building memories that will be treasured for years to come.
We are so thankful to our staff and students for the care and effort they poured into making the day so special. And to our grandparents, thank you for the incredible role you play in the lives of our children and in the heart of our King’s community. Your presence and love are deeply valued.
King’s Christian College Visual Art students placed 3rd overall in the Schools Section of the 2025 Mudgeeraba Agricultural Show!
Last term, several Primary students entered their artwork into the Fine Art competition, and their creativity truly impressed the judges. A special congratulations goes to two of our Prep students who placed 2nd and 3rd for their delightful Farm Animal Handprint pieces.
All student artwork will be proudly displayed in the Art & Craft Pavilion over the Show weekend. Students who received a placement will be awarded a child’s entry ticket to the Show, along with a certificate and ribbon in recognition of their achievement.
Well done to all our talented young artists!
RESULTS
1st Place
James D. - painting
Lani A. - woven recycled basket
Charlotte S. - felting
2nd Place
Mackenzie E. - painting
David C. - felting
3rd Place
Abi S. - clay fish
Talia G. - woven recycled basket
Myah P. - felting
High Achievement
Lyndon A.
Farren T.
Charlotte M.
On Saturday, 21 June, King's Reedy Creek graduating class of 2025 gathered at HOTA (Home of the Arts) to celebrate one of the most anticipated milestones of their final year - the Year 12 Formal.
The carpark was transformed into a runway of luxury vehicles, with proud families and excited spectators lining the path to cheer on our seniors as they made their grand entrance. Dressed in elegant gowns and sharp tuxedos, the students radiated confidence and joy as they ascended the stairs, marking the beginning of a night to remember.
The King’s community came together to share in the celebration, whether in person or virtually via our live-streamed coverage of the arrivals. It was a heartwarming display of support and pride from near and far.
Following the arrivals, students were welcomed into the venue for a formal sit-down dinner, where laughter, memories, and reflections of their school journey filled the room.
A special thank you to Tolhurst Creative for capturing the magic of the evening, and to our dedicated staff whose collective efforts made this event truly unforgettable.
This week, the Year 12 Digital Art class embarked on their final excursion for Digital Art for the year. The destination was Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, where students had the unique opportunity to collaborate directly with the Sanctuary as their client. Their project brief challenged them to create engaging promotional materials that showcase the sanctuary’s wildlife, attractions, and overall experience.
During the visit, students captured a variety of images that reflect the spirit of Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary. These initial photos represent the first step in their creative process as they work towards producing compelling visual content designed to attract and inspire visitors.
30 May - 01 June: QLD Indeterminate Volleyball Schools Cup
Congratulations to our Intermediate Girls team, who brought home the silver medal! It was a hard-fought tournament for our Intermediate Boys, who finished a strong 6th place in a tough division. A bright future lies ahead for both teams!
6 June - High School APS Season 1 Finals
We competed for an impressive 38 premierships across Football, Rugby, Tennis, Volleyball, Hockey and Netball.
21 Girls' premierships
17 Boys' premierships
11 June - Prep to Year 2 Athletics Carnival
The Prep to Year 2 Athletics Carnival was a fantastic showcase of energy, effort, and school spirit. Our youngest students gave it their all across a range of events, with Finney House narrowly taking out the overall win.
12 June - DNK Cup (Rugby), GT Trophy (Netball), GC Cup (Football)
A huge day of Primary Sport, with 12 teams representing our school across three major competitions. Our students competed with determination and pride at the DNK Cup (Rugby), GT Trophy (Netball), and GC Cup (Football), delivering some outstanding results. A big congratulations to all teams for their effort, sportsmanship, and for doing the school proud!
Results:
DNK Cup (Rugby)
Year 5 – Champions
Year 6 – 2nd
Year 4 – 3rd
GT Trophy (Netball)
Year 5 – Champions
Year 6 – 4th
Year 4 – 4th
GC Cup (Football)
Year 6 Boys – 1st
Year 5 Girls – 2nd
Year 5 Boys – 3rd
Year 6 Girls – 4th
Year 4 Boys – 5th
Year 4 Girls – 5th
13 June - Open Girls Netball vs Marsden State High School
Our Open Girls Netball team faced off against the highly competitive Marsden State High School in a friendly match. It was a valuable hit-out, providing strong competition and a great opportunity to fine-tune combinations ahead of the upcoming Vicki Wilson State Tournament.
14 June - Big 6 Final
Big 6 Basketball Finals Wrap-Up:
In the final weeks of Term 2, our Senior and Sophomore Boys and Girls Basketball teams competed in the finals of the inaugural Big 6 Tournament. Facing Hillcrest Christian College in four highly competitive matchups, our teams came away with three impressive wins, with the Sophomore Boys narrowly missing out by just a few points. A fantastic effort from all teams!
About the Big 6 Tournament:
Launched this year, the Big 6 Basketball Competition features elite teams from six leading schools: King’s Christian College, Somerset College, Saint Stephen’s College, Citipointe Christian College, St James College, and Hillcrest Christian College. Spanning six weekends of high-intensity games, the competition has quickly established itself as a key part of the school basketball calendar, offering excellent preparation ahead of the APS season and CBSQ tournaments.
16 - 17 June: Primary School Athletics Carnival (Year 3-6)
Over two action-packed days, our Year 3–6 students showcased their energy, determination, and team spirit at the Athletics Carnival held at Runaway Bay Sports Centre. Whether on the track or in the field, every student gave their best effort and competed with pride. We are incredibly proud of their performances, sportsmanship, and the enthusiasm they brought to every event.
18 - 19 June: High School Athletics Carnival (Year 7-12)
After two exciting days of competition, which saw outstanding performances across all year levels. Congratulations to Raleigh House, who claimed the overall victory, completing the 2025 treble with wins in Cross Country, Swimming, and now Athletics. From record-breaking runs to incredible house spirit, it was a fantastic way to finish off the term.
25 June – Queensland All Schools Cross Country
A huge effort from our runners at the Queensland All Schools Cross Country. Congratulations to Adam, Maverick and Jedediah who claimed bronze in the 16 Boys relay. All other teams put in strong performances, finishing just outside the medals. Well done to everyone who took on the challenge of another wet and muddy course!
22 - 26 June: Open Netball Sydney Tour
Over the school holidays, our Open Girls Netball team travelled to Sydney for a four-game tour. The girls put in a strong showing, securing three impressive wins. Their only loss came in a hard-fought match against a talented Under-23s team. It was a valuable experience both on and off the court, and a great way to build momentum for the season ahead.
At the end of Term 2, the King’s Skipperoos competitive jump rope team competed at the 2025 National Championships at Nissan Arena, Brisbane.
Our team of 24 athletes from King’s (including Alumni Head Coach and competing athlete, Jasmine Hawkins) competed with hundreds of athletes from across Australia in single rope and double dutch events, individually and in teams, across five full days of competition.
We are very pleased to let you know of the team’s successful results. This is very impressive considering we are a team exclusively of students from our school.
Some highlights include:
4 Australian National Records
TJ L. – 1 minute endurance event 7 years Male
Kokoa A. – 1 minute endurance event 7 years Female
Jasmine Hawkins – Consecutive triple under 15+ years Female
Jasmine Hawkins – 4 x 30-second speed relay 15+ years Female
4 Australian National Overall Age Champions
TJ L. - 7 years Male
Kokoa A. - 7 years Female
Indi B. - 14 years Female
Jasmine Hawkins - 20-29 years Female
New World Record
During the National Championships, Jasmine competed in a 4 x 30-second speed relay, winning with a New Australian record score. This has recently been verified by the international governing body (IJRU) as a WORLD Speed Record.
Six King’s athletes will be representing Australia at the 2025 Junior World Championships and Alumni Jasmine at the 2025 IJRU World Championships, this July/August, held in Kawasaki, Japan. They are:
Congratulations also to Learne Hawkins for being selected as a Team Australia coach.
The event will be live-streamed on the Olympic Channel, and you can also follow for more news and updates on the Instagram accounts below.
We’re proud to showcase students who are actively pursuing Vocational Education and Training (VET) as part of their career journey. These spotlights highlight the hands-on experiences, skills, and personal growth our students gain as they explore industry pathways and prepare for life beyond school.
Real-World Learning in Year 10 English
Our Year 10 English classes have been role-playing challenging workplace scenarios, such as handling customer complaints, resolving conflicts, and communicating under pressure.
These exercises build confidence, empathy, and essential real-life skills that students can apply in future jobs and careers. By combining language skills with practical experience, students learn to speak up, listen, and navigate workplace challenges effectively.
Year 10 Marine Industry Excursion
The Boating Industry Association and The Boat Works at Coomera Marine Precinct organised for our Year 10 students to visit three different businesses involved with the marine industry who offer a variety of trade opportunities.
The students were invited to look beyond the traditional trades and employment they are aware of, as there are so many exciting opportunities available.
Year 11 Sport Development Program – Leadership and Performance
As part of their ongoing development, our Year 11 Sport Development students recently attended a Leadership Conference at Southern Cross University. There, they explored the core principles of leadership and how to apply them in everyday life. The experience helped students develop the confidence and skills needed to become positive leaders within their communities. A highlight of the day was hearing from Lachie Smart, the youngest person to fly solo around the world, whose story captivated and inspired the group.
In the last week of July, students will return to Southern Cross University for an Exercise Science workshop, focused on enhancing their athletic performance and supporting their ongoing development in sport and training.
Yarrabah Mission Trip
At the start of Term 3, a group of students participated in the KTTC Yarrabah Mission trip. Many powerful testimonials emerged, highlighting how our students made a meaningful impact on the lives of people in the Aboriginal community of Yarrabah by demonstrating love through practical acts of service.
One of our apprentice barbers provided haircuts to men and children in the community, while others distributed food supplies to those in need. The students also prayed with community members and led a Sunday evening youth rally, which was well attended by local young people.
Student Spotlights: King's Trade Training College
We’re proud to showcase students who are actively pursuing Vocational Education and Training (VET) as part of their career journey. These spotlights highlight the hands-on experiences, skills, and personal growth our students gain as they explore industry pathways and prepare for life beyond school.
The Hillsong Conference trip ran from Monday, 7 - 11 July, during the final week of the school holidays. Two King’s buses transported 70 Reedy Creek campus students from Years 10, 11, and 12 to Sydney for this exciting event. Students and staff from our Pimpama campus joined the group at their accommodation, and both campuses enjoyed attending the conference together.
The trip was led by Mrs Grace James (High School teacher), supported by staff from the Chaplaincy, High School, and Student Wellbeing teams.
We’d like to sincerely thank our wonderful bus drivers - Allan van der Linde, Chris McAllister, Peter Mignot, and Hennie van Greuning - for safely transporting our students and staff and navigating the challenges of Sydney traffic with skill and care.
A special thank you also goes to Ray Donaldson (Security) and Sorin Andrasescu (Nurse) for their outstanding care and support of our students throughout the trip.
I had the privilege of going on the school Hillsong trip over the holidays and had the most amazing experience. My favourite part of Hillsong was definitely the youth Encounter conference where thousands of high school-aged students gathered in the Sydney Coliseum to worship and listen to the word of God. It was so powerful having so many people in one room, worshipping Him with all their hearts, and seeing God move in each one of them. The tribe games were also so much fun and showed an immediate sense of community despite the wide national demographic present. I was so blessed to get to meet so many new people and worship God alongside them, seeing that our generation is so on fire for Him and wanting to see a move of Him in our time.
Mya M.
Hillsong Conference 2025 was an incredible experience! Being in an environment that allows you to grow your relationship with God and your peers makes for an amazing trip. Being able to enjoy each other's company through bus games, exploring the city, deep chats, and late-night Maccas runs ensures a real sense of unity in the group that attended. But overall, being able to encounter Jesus and be in His presence in such authentic ways through worship, the word and your own alone time with Him is what makes Hillsong conference unforgettable! It was evident that the Holy Spirit was moving in every session, and I know that many people have powerful testimonies of God’s work in them over the 3 days at conference. Thank you to all the teachers, chaplains and especially Mrs James for an incredible Hillsong trip!
A heartfelt thank you to our amazing King’s school community for your incredible support last term! Together, we raised over $11,500 for our two LIFE Event charities: Bali Christian College and Teen Challenge – what an outstanding achievement!
This term, our LIFE Team students are excited to present one of our most anticipated events of the year: the Day of Hope Cultural Celebration, held across both the Primary and High School campuses.
On Tuesday, 19 August, this special day will be a vibrant opportunity to celebrate our rich cultural diversity while uniting for a meaningful cause - fundraising for 100% hOPE.
100% hOPE is a remarkable charity based in Uganda, founded in 2011 by former King’s staff member Trishelle Sayuuni. It serves as both a home and a school, partnering with local communities to support the spiritual, physical, and educational needs of children in the surrounding areas.
We’ve been proudly supporting 100% hOPE for several years now, and we warmly encourage every member of our school community to get involved in this year’s fundraising efforts. You can contribute through online gold coin donations via the Parent Portal (for both Primary and High School), or by supporting the LIFE BBQ in the following ways:
Thank you once again for your continued support. Your generosity makes a real difference in the lives of others—and we can’t wait to see the impact we’ll make together this term!
When: Thursday, 31 July and Friday, 01 August
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Reedy Creek Auditorium
King’s Christian College proudly presents newly devised works exploring challenging contemporary ideas across the generations of our community.
Featuring three one-act plays:
Junior (Year 7 & 8) ‘The Island’ - On an isolated island, a group of villagers must decide what to do with a ship-wrecked foreigner. He is different from them so they are fearful of what he is, what he might do and how he might hurt them and their families. But is that the actual reality? What would you do?
Intermediate (Year 9 & 10) ‘Meta Morph’ - Our ensemble has spent the past semester exploring some big ideas around ‘CHANGE’ and what that looks like to various generations in our school community. We now invite you to consider how you yourselves feel about and recall ‘Change’ in your own lives and how that might be the same or vastly different from what you see in this brand-new one-act play.
Senior (Year 11 & 12) ‘Toil and Trouble’ - Using Physical and Visual theatre styles to reimagine the narrative of Macbeth, our Seniors explore the dark voices that penetrate the characters of Macbeth and his Lady wife. Could these voices still do such damage in our own lives, and what would prevent us from succumbing to their malice and poison? Based on the condensed version of Shakespeare’s play by Nick Newlin.
These shows are unique – reimagining what we understand as theatrical and showcasing our students’ creativity and innovation through the forms of performative drama. Two performances only, so don’t miss this opportunity to experience sophisticated and exciting theatre!
We are so excited to invite our College community to King's Carnival Day next Saturday, 9 August 2025 from 12-4pm!
Planning is well underway for this fun-filled family afternoon, which will be packed with activities and entertainment for all ages.
Highlights include:
Student performances
Sideshow alley
Attractions and rides
Food trucks
A mini marketta
Bake stall
Cent auction... and more!
Carnival Day Activity Passes - Skip the Queues and Save
Entry to Carnival Day is free, but for $20, you can purchase an Early Bird Activity Pass that gives your child unlimited access to all rides and sideshow alley games (excluding the Year 6 Chocolate Throw) from 12 noon to 4pm.
Early Bird passes are only available online, with the on-the-day price set at $30. With limited passes available, we strongly recommend pre-purchasing to avoid queues and secure your child’s wristband.
Wristbands can be collected from 11:30am on Saturday, 9 August at the pre-purchased wristband tent. Don’t miss out - buy early and enjoy more fun, less waiting!
Parking
There will be a King's bus shuttle service between King's and Glow Church running from 11.30am - 4.30pm. Overflow parking is also available at the Reedy Creek Baptist church and Glow church.
Carnival Day Donations - please!
Tombola Lucky Jars We encourage high school students and their families to contribute a Tombola Lucky Jar as a donation towards our Carnival Day prizes.
Recycle a jar, fill it with fun items and drop it to High School admin by Friday, 8 August. Thanks for your support!
Hamper Appeal We invite Noah's Ark and Prep - Year 5 families to donate a brand new gift towards hampers for our Cent Auction. Each year level has a hamper theme.
Please drop your gift to your child's classroom by Monday, 4 August. Thanks for your support!
Carnival Day Cake & Jam Stall
Our popular Carnival Day Cake Stall will return this year and we appreciate our parents' support in supplying baked items, including jams and chutneys, or serving on the stall. A variety of cakes, cupcakes, slices, muffins, flans, doughnuts and cookies are always much-loved options and sell quickly on the day. All funds raised will go towards our LIFE program, which supports charities in need. Please complete the form below to let us know if you are able to contribute baked goods to the stall:
Cent Auction
Our Cent Auction is a great way to promote your business to our school community. If you would like to donate an item or voucher to our Cent Auction, please click the button below and deliver these items to our Main Administration office, attention to the Marketing and Events Department:
Carnival Day Compass Page
Our Compass Carnival Day page is your one-stop-shop for all information relating to this event, including our Cent Auction, live performance schedule and Carnival Day map.
Parking
To assist with parking, Kings will be running a complimentary shuttle bus from Glow Church to Kings Christian College running from 11.30am to 4.30pm.
Contact: If you have any questions about this event, please email carnivalday@kingscollege.qld.edu.au. We hope to see you there!
"A Million Dreams" Await at The Greatest Showman Kings Ball
Step right up and join us for an extraordinary evening at The Greatest Showman Kings Ball, held at the iconic Imperial Hotel! Experience the magic and spectacle of a night inspired by the greatest show on Earth. Dress to impress in black tie attire or embrace the theme with dazzling, circus-inspired costumes.
Enjoy a lavish 3-course meal and indulge in a 3-hour beverage package as you immerse yourself in the enchantment of the evening. It's a night you won’t want to miss — where the lights shine brighter, the entertainment is unmatched, and the memories are unforgettable! Get ready for a night of wonder, excitement, and elegance!
EVENT DETAILS:
Date: Saturday 24 October 2025
Time: 5.30 pm - 11.30 pm
Location: The Imperial Hotel
Ticket Pricing: $150.00 per person
Includes 3-course meal and 3-hour beverage package.
Live entertainment, including a magician and LED circus feature show.
A silent auction will be held on the night and the monies raised from this will support senior students to attend Mission Trips. If you would like to donate towards the Silent Auction or are interested in our sponsorship packages please email the Reedy Creek P & F Association at pnfrc@kingscollege.qld.edu.au. Don't miss out on this night of celebration with fellow King parents. We look forward to seeing you there!
