Important Dates
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Secondary
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SEPTEMBER | |
Thu, 16 September | Last Day Term 3 |
OCTOBER | |
Tue, 5 October | First Day Term 4 |
Wed, 6 October | Sea World Excursion (Year 4) Science Incursion (Year 6) |
Tue, 12 October | Public Speaking Competition (Years 5 & 6) AB Patterson College |
Wed, 13 October | Years 7-9 BBQ Fundraiser - Operation Christmas Child |
Wed, 13 - Fri, 15 October | Year 4 Camp |
Fri, 15 October | Year 3 Sleepover Year 7 Immunisations |
Mon, 18 October | Paradise County Excursion (Year 1: 1PD & 1PL) |
Mon, 18 - Wed, 20 October | Year 5 Camp |
Tue, 19 October | Public Speaking Competition Finals (Years 5 & 6) |
Wed, 20 October | Paradise County Excursion (Year 1: 1PA, 1PM & 1PS) |
Thu, 21 October | Instrumental Music Studio Concerts |
A push for students to learn more problem-solving skills will be a central focus of proposed changes to the Australian maths curriculum in 2021. Leading maths and science groups have called for problem-solving to be central to how maths is taught, ahead of the public release of the draft new national curriculum at the end of this month.
King's Primary teaching staff are at the forefront of these changes. At a Professional Development Session held at our Pimpama campus, teachers were given opportunities to engage in dynamic teaching and learning strategies that engage students and encourage them to think and work like mathematicians. Dr Paul Swan engaged our teachers in activities that encouraged dialogue and built vocabulary. Led by Year 2 teacher, Mrs Joanne Riddell, teachers also had the opportunity to try new games and build on current practice to enhance teaching and learning. Teachers played 'ping pong counting', 'guess my number', number targets and many more games.
King's Christian Colleges aims to equip its students to be Christian leaders of influence within their generation.
Our first Pimpama Middle School Captains recently attended the NEXT GEN Global Leadership Summit with High School Captains from King's Reedy Creek campus. 350 young influencers from King's hosted their very own NEXT GEN GLS with the hope of empowering each other as emerging leaders to make a difference in their community. The students heard from world-class speakers, discussed practical next steps and had a blast learning together.
The students heard from:
Chapel Captain, David Contador, said, "I was impressed with the quality of the speakers and their stories and hearing how their experiences with failures helped them overcome challenges to lead people."
"It was great to feel part of the King's family and have the opportunity to get to be involved with the leadership team from our Reedy Creek campus."
Allegra Morrow said she learned how non-verbal communication and body language influence the way you interact with those around you.
"I also enjoyed Bear Grylls talking about using failures as a stepping stone to overcome things in your life and in return help others," she said.
Year 9 Captain, Emanuel Ferisa, thoroughly enjoyed learning about rejection. Speaker Jia Jiang spoke on how to rejection-proof your life and how she purposefully went out to experience rejection.
"We all need to learn how to deal with rejection in today's world and allow it to develop our character and build resiliency within each one of us," said Emanuel, who has no doubt that this NEXT GEN GLS experience will influence the current students in their leadership journey, now and into the future.
The college captains and our cadets shared in the day of remembrance along with Mr Davis, Mrs Sally Parker and guest speaker, Mr Robert Bailey - a Vietnam Veteran from the Mudgeeraba RSL. Two students from each year level laid a floral wreath at the flagpole, in remembrance of the Australian and New Zealand fallen heroes.
Staff member, Mrs Joanne Robinson, played the Last Post, which was followed by a minute's silence. The choirs sang the national anthems of Australia and New Zealand. The moving service was live-streamed into the Prep to Year 3 classrooms and attended by Year 4 to 9 students and special guests.
The video is a reflection of services held at each of King's three campuses:
Congratulations and warmest wishes to three of our newly married staff members.
Some of our brides had to contend with the bad weather or the lockdowns at the end of Term 1. Despite these circumstances, they all had wonderful weddings and we wish them happiness for long and happy futures.
Prep C teacher, Courtney Beveridge, got married on 27 March to Nathan Legge at Cowbell Creek in Mudgeeraba. "We got married smack bang between the flooding and the lockdown before enjoying two weeks in sunny far North Queensland," said Mrs Legge, née Beveridge.
Prep V teacher, Jerre van Rooyen, married Tim Scott at Bower Estate on 25 March 2021 after being together for over five years. Jerre and Tim shared an intimate wedding with 16 close friends and family.
Administration and uniform shop staff member, Olivia Otto, married Marc Bruneau at Summer Grove Estate on 4 April 2021. Olivia's mother-in-law is Prep teacher Maire Bruneau and her sister-in-law is high school drama and dance teacher, Miss Rebecca Bruneau.
Congratulations to Mr Ben Coleman (Maths-Science High School Teacher), Mr Matthew Hutley (Year 6 teacher) and Mr Peter Spink (Year 4 Lead Teacher) and their wives on the birth of their beautiful children in the past few months.
Mr and Mrs Hutley's first child was born on at 10:46am on the morning of 16 February.
Mr and Mrs Coleman's second child was born on 26 February. Aubrey is loving being spoilt by her big brother, Mason.
Mr and Mrs Spink would like to introduce you to their baby boy, Benaiah John Spink, born at 5:54 am on 26 April weighing 3920g.
"Benaiah means “son of the Lord” or “God has built” (in Hebrew). John means “God is gracious” (in Hebrew). In the Bible (2 Samuel, 1 Kings, 1 Chronicles), Benaiah was renowned even among the “mighty men” of David. He was a man of great strength, courage and character who loyally served his king amidst rebellion and was set as a guard over many. John was also a man of great loyalty and faith. He was referred to as “the disciple whom Jesus loved” and the only disciple who remained with Jesus in his darkest hour at the foot of the cross," shared Mr Spink.
"Together, these names have a meaning like 'loved son of the Lord' or 'mighty man loved by God'. We believe our son is called to be a mighty man of great courage, character, loyalty and faith. They also have a meaning like 'God has built our family by His grace', following a difficult journey in building our family. Lastly, the names also honour and subtly reflect the name of the late ‘Brian John Spink’, a dearly loved little brother who is very missed."
You are invited to join the King's family at The Club at Parkwood on Wednesday, 23 June 2021, for our inaugural College Golf Day.
The event will be a 4 Ball Ambrose competition and is open to any King's families, staff or students who enjoy a friendly game of golf (limited to 120 players). The Golf Day will also feature a few novelty holes, team prizes and some serious - but mostly fun - competition. The Club at Parkwood provides players with a pristine par 71 Championship layout, suitable for all player abilities. King's families are encouraged to join the fun after the game and enjoy the facilities on offer, including mini-golf (at your own cost).
Date | Wednesday, 23 June 2021 (first week of school holidays) |
Time | Check-in at 11am for a 12 noon shotgun start |
Location | The Club at Parkwood | 76-122 Napper Road, Parkwood |
Teams | Teams may be male, female or mixed*. You may nominate your own team or King's can allocate you a team. *Junior teams must include an adult team member, due to the cart hire. |
Cost | $80 per person, includes:
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Sponsorships | To purchase a Corporate Package or sponsor a hole, please contact Regan Verwey at King's Pimpama. Phone: (07) 55877660 Email: rverwey@kingscollege.qld.edu.au |
Gold Coast Health offers FREE dental care for all eligible children. The dental van will be onsite at our campus until 7 June 2021.
Call to book your child’s FREE* dental check on 1300 300 850. Book an appointment at a time and location convenient for you.
For children to eligible for free public oral health services they must:
Children residing in states or territories other than Queensland but attend a Queensland school and meet the other criteria listed above are eligible for free public oral health services.
*Eligibility criteria applies. For more information visit www.goldcoast.health.qld.gov.au/oral-health
1st Fives is a fun, exciting, non contact and structured play program which encourages children to engage in a team environment, building confidence and becoming active whilst learning the skills and values of the great game of Rugby Union.
Developed by ex professional Rugby Union Player Salesi Manu and Dr Brooke Harris-Reeves PhD, the FUNdamentals program has been developed around the 5 Core Values of Rugby Union – Integrity Enjoyment, Discipline, Respect and Teamwork, whilst also working to address 5 Core Principles of the Early Years Learning Framework.
The cost is $79 per person for six sessions and runs from 10 May to 14 June. Limited places available.