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King's Inaugural Celebration Evening on the Green

King's inaugural Celebration Evening 'on the green' set the precedent for our College's annual end of year awards event. Providing a family-friendly festival setting, it was heart-warming to see so many members of our school community fill the Sports Fields on Wednesday, 2 November, to enjoy all things King's. The exciting program of award presentations, lively performances on the big stage and community fun, ensured there was never a dull moment as we celebrated our Prep - Year 11 students across many aspects of school life. Thank you to our parents, students, extended family members, teachers and friends, for helping create a wonderful atmosphere as we celebrated 2021 together. Congratulations to our student award winners for showing excellence through your outstanding achievements!

King's 19th Annual Sports Awards

King's prestigious annual Sports Awards Evening recognises and rewards students and teams who have shown outstanding commitment, character and excellence in sport during the year. Our College and dedicated Sports Department continually works to champion every sport and student, and our 19th Annual Sports Awards event was a wonderful celebration of King's collective 2021 success. COVID continued to disrupt sporting competitions throughout this year, with some events cancelled, some moved to different dates or locations, all national school competitions cancelled, and athletics events majorly affected for the second year in a row. Despite the fluid changes, our students showed remarkable resilience, determination and perseverance to push through and help King’s achieve some of the best results on record. Throughout the evening, parents and family members, watched on as the students received special awards for a number of outstanding achievements. The audience was also entertained throughout the event with a special live performance from music duo - Bo'Ness [who performed on The Voice], enjoyed a lively Kahoot Quiz and a range of sporting highlight videos from the year.

Congratulations to our individual awardees who received:

• APS Season 1 and 2 Best and Fairest Awards
• Individual Age group House Carnival Champion Awards
• Bronze Medallions: presented to 93 students who represented Hinterland District at a Regional level
• Silver Medallions: presented to 76 students who represented King's at State Carnivals
• Gold Medallions: presented to 28 students who qualified to represent King's at a National level

Werkhoven Inter-House Shield & Franklin Shield Winners

The points from King's three major sports carnivals were combined to determine the winning Houses in Primary and High School for 2021. This year, the Werkhoven Inter-House Shield (High School) was awarded to Finney House and the Franklin Shield (Primary School) was also awarded to Finney House. Congratulations Finney for the double win!

Major Awards

Team of The Year

King's named the 2021 Team of the Year as the UHL Cup Boys Football team, Coached by Mr Alistair Davis and Robbie Smith. Well done to this remarkable team of young men who have shown such growth, teamwork and character.

Sportsmen and Sportswomen of the Year

We also had the pleasure of presenting awards to King's2021 Sportsmen and Sportswomen of the Year in the categories of Under 12, Under 15 and Under 18. These incredible athletes demonstrated remarkable character and success in multiple sports. Congratulations to these recipients:

• Under 12 Sportswoman of the Year - Charlotte Lawry 
• Under 12 Sportsman of the Year - Cody Coetzee
• Under 15 Sportswoman of the Year - Charlize Ratu
• Under 15 Sportsman of the Year - Brandan Crawford & Charlie Miller
• Under 18 Sportswoman of the Year - Sayla Donnelley
• Under 18 Sportsman of the Year- Brad Course

Primary Christmas Missions Festival

'Tis the season to be generous as we open our hearts (and wallets) and give gifts to those we care about. At King's, our heart of generosity extends beyond the campus year-round, to reach those less fortunate. This time of year can be particularly challenging for many Gold Coast families as they are financially stretched beyond their limits and struggle to feed their children. Our College is pleased to partner with King's Care every year to support their Christmas Hamper program, which creates and distributes hundreds of food hampers to local families in need. This week our Primary LIFE team ran a Christmas Festival Missions dress-up day and fundraiser lunch. It was heartwarming to see the community spirit of our school come to life as our primary students enjoyed festive dress-up fun, tasty treats and the chance to bring their small change to make a big difference for many people this Christmas. We want to acknowledge and honour the tireless work of our Primary and High School LIFE teams who bring the fun to fundraising and helped us collectively raise thousands for missions this year. Go King's!

Noah's Ark End of Year Concert

Noah’s Ark raised the festive spirit at King's on Wednesday evening by hosting their special end of year Christmas Concert in the church, followed by a picnic dinner. They dialled up the cute factor, with three heart-warming performances from our youngest King’s kids. This was the first time on stage for many Noah's Ark children, and they showed great courage as they sang their little hearts out to an audience of proud parents. As our Pre Prep students prepare to begin their primary school journey next year, it was the perfect chance to come together as an Early Learning community and see how much these amazing young people have already grown in their God-given gifts and developed in self-confidence. Thank you to our special guests, young performers and Noah's Ark team, for helping to make this such a memorable occasion!

2021 APS Primary Athletics | 2nd Place for King's!

After a long three month delay, due to COVID, our Primary Athletics team finally had the opportunity to compete in the APS 9-12 Years Athletics Carnival at the Runaway Bay Athletics Performance Centre on Thursday, 28 October. Our College had a very successful carnival with many of our athletes leaving the track and field events with multiple medals, helping King's win 2nd PLACE overall!

Round 1: The day began with the perfect start, with Knox Anderson and Isaac Schwarz running a gutsy 1st and 2nd Place in the 9 Years Boys 800m! Immediately following was another strong win by Abby Coetzee in the 9 Years Girls 800m. Kebe Stanford-Modini also delivered a crushing 800m victory with her daring front-running in the 12 Years Girls 800m! While our 800m runners were impressing, our field athletes were also spectacular. The dynamic duo of Chelsea Capps and Nylah Goble-Lote were unstoppable as they finished 1st and 2nd in the 12 Years Discus, with both of their throws doubling the distance of 3rd Place! Zion Marsden also dominated the 11 Years Boys Shot Put with a strong win!

Round 2 (Field events only): Our highlight from Round 2 was Nylah Goble-Lote winning the 12 Years Girls Shot Put. Nylah established a new APS record with a distance of 11.76m, with teammate, Alyssa McDonald finishing in 2nd Place and gaining maximum points for King’s! Judah Marsden was also impressive in the 12 Years Boys Shot Put, finishing a strong 2nd Place, and Jordan Pollard jumped his way into 3rd Place in the 10 Years Boys High Jump. 

Round 3 Track: Our King’s 200m runners also impressed - a testament to their consistent tough training sessions with Mr Muir and Miss Tanika Mahon. Our 9 Years Boys and girls shone with Makyra Melo and Abby Coetzee finishing 2nd and 3rd. Asher Whitaker dominated the 9 Years Boys, winning by almost a full second, with training partner Archer Donovan finishing an impressive 3rd. Adam Abra was outstanding in the 10 Years Boys winning outright, with training partner Nayan Jaglan running a strong 4th. Anna Igari ran an impressive 3rd in the 11 Year Girls. Alyssa MacDonald and Chelsea Capps ran 2nd and 3rd in the 12 Years Girls, and our 12 Year Boys competitors lit up the track with Manny Paelay and Connor Rivallo-Griffin running 1st and 2nd, split by only 0.20 of a second, yet over a second ahead of 3rd place!

Round 3 Field: Sam Butler was equal 2nd in the 11 Boys high jump. Lincoln Mehta was an impressive 3rd in the 9 Years Boys Discus, and Charlotte Lawry and Manny Paelay both finished 2nd in the 12 Years Long Jump.

Round 4 (Field only): Makyra Melo was outstanding, winning the 9 Years Girls Shot Put, while Alyssa MacDonald and Manny Paelay finished a strong 2nd and 3rd in the 12 Years Girls High Jump. 

Round 5: Our King’s 100m runners impressed, starting with our 9 Years Boys (Asher Whitaker, Archer Donovan, Tatenda Marinic and Lincoln Mehta) winning all four divisions of the 9 Years 100m. Makyra Melo finished 2nd in the 9 Years Girls 100m. Nayan Jaglan was the fastest 10 year old boy of the day, with his training partner, Adam Abra only 0.10 of a second behind him, finishing 4th fastest of the day. Alyssa MacDonald and Chelsea Capps finished 2nd and 3rd in the combined A and B divisions, with Charlotte Lawry and Kebe Stanford-Modini also winning their respective divisions. In the 12 Years Boys 100m, Manny Paelay brought the lightning followed by Connor Rivallo-Griffin bringing the thunder as they ran 1st and 2nd in the overall places. Round 5 field highlights for King’s was Archer Donovan jumping 2nd Place in the 9 Years Boys Long Jump!

Relays: Our King’s relay teams were outstanding with our 9 Years Boys, 12 Years boys and 12 years girls all having dominant wins! Our King’s 12 Years Girls and 9 Years Boys both set new APS records. The last event of the day was the mixed 9-12 Years 8 x 100m which showcased our King’s sprinting talent with an impressive win for King’s and a new APS record!

Mr Grady, Mr Muir, our King’s coaches and sports department are very proud of our team’s efforts this year, and they look forward to another great Athletics season in 2022!

Year 6's High School Orientation

Our Year 6 students' primary school journey is drawing to an end and emotions are running high, but as they experienced their first taste of high school life during our High School Orientation this week, it was great to see them grow in confidence and excitement for the year ahead. It was also wonderful to welcome Year 6 students from a number of other primary schools, who will be joining our King's community for high school in 2022. The cohort came together for a program of fun and informative activities to help them feel better prepared for Year 7. Every new student was paired with a current student and spent the morning in their House groups learning to read timetables, use locker padlocks and familiarise themselves with King’s campus during a lively scavenger hunt. It was great to see the comradery and maturity of the students who are almost ready for the next exciting milestone in their learning journey.

Year 3s Wild Excursion

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The Year 3 classes were excited to visit David Fleay Wildlife Park on Monday, as part of their Living and Non-Living Science unit. As they dodged the rain, students explored a variety of Australian native animals in their natural habitats, including wallabies, dingoes, cassowaries, emus and many fascinating species of birds. They enjoyed visiting the nocturnal enclosure, home to the Platypus, Bilby, a variety of snakes, the Spinifex Hopping Mouse and many more intriguing creatures!

The Year 3s were given an informative presentation from the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service Rangers, where they asked thoughtful questions and listened intently. Students had the chance to get up close to some cuddly wildlife at the Koala educational talk. They were introduced to a rescued possum at the Nalu Theatre and meeting Casper, the Barn Owl, was a definite favourite for many! Some students even spotted the resident Estuarine Crocodiles, Queen and Smiley, who belong to a species renowned for being the largest of all living reptiles. Another highlight was the Flight Show, where the large birds of prey amazed the audience with their spectacular wingspans as well as their speed and accuracy at snatching food whilst in mid-air. The Year 3s were even entertained by a dancing Brolga! This wonderful day out was definitely an engaging and memorable experience for all students.

A big thank you to the amazing parent volunteers who accompanied us on our excursion. These special outings would not be possible without your generous support!

THANK YOU 2021 Class Coordinators!

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King's Primary Class Coordinator Program has been running for a number of years to help build stronger family connections in each classroom. Every primary class has a Class Coordinator parent who generously gives their time in this role and our College appreciates these amazing volunteers who play an integral part in creating the caring and inclusive community we strive for at King's.

2021 Class Coordinators' Thank You

Today we hosted an informal event to thank our amazing group of parents who have served our community throughout 2021 as Class Coordinators. Mr Wilson, and our Year Level Coordinators, hosted a special afternoon tea, while the Primary Art Team also ran a creative activity for the group, where they produced their own keepsake. On behalf of King's, and all primary parents, we thank you for your valuable contribution to our community this year!

Expressions of Interest for 2022

We are seeking expressions of interest from any Primary parent who would like to become a 2022 Class Coordinator, and once classes are finalised early next year, we will be able to confirm these roles. If you are interested, please complete the form below:

King's Sisters Win Prestigious Awards

Year 7 student, Nellie Browning, received a prestigious Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Foundation* (QATSIF) award for her entry into the organisation's Junior Years Music Creative Arts Competition. There were 75 applications from across Queensland and Nellie's outstanding submission earned her First Place overall. Nellie was officially presented with her award during King's Year 7 Assembly last week. Congratulations Nellie!

Nellie's older sister, Mikah, entered the QATSIF Year 9 Visual Arts competition and from the 75 applicants also in her category, was awarded a Highly Commended. Well done Mikah!

*QATSIF was created to give Queensland's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families increased educational choices and life opportunities. It is an independent, not-for-profit trust managed by The Public Trustee of Queensland and operates through a small Secretariat.

Year 7 Maths Olympiad Awards

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The Maths Olympiad competition has been running for a number of years with the goal of extending students in their maths problem-solving skills. The Olympiad's Senior Division is open to maths students in Years 7 and 8 and provides an opportunity for them to solve real-life mathematical scenarios as they compete against students from across Australia and New Zealand. A number of King's Year 7 students were very successful in the recent competition and were presented with their awards at their Year 7 Assembly on Tuesday, 2 November.

2021 Premier's Reading Challenge

Our College eagerly participates in the Premier's Reading Challenge each year to help promote a lifelong love of literacy. The State-wide program encourages students to enjoy a wide range of books as they work towards reading a set number of books for their Challenge age group. The Premier's Reading Challenge is not a competition to find out who can read the most books but it is about helping young readers set a reading goal so that they will establish regular and positive reading habits. Congratulations to our Prep - Year 4 students who participated this year and received their Certificate of Achievement, signed by the Queensland Premier, during their Week 5 library lessons.

Well done to our 149 Years 5 and 6 students who also participated and were challenged to read at least 15 books in the three-month period. A few exceptional students exceeded expectations and received $20 book vouchers. This year, Noah Morichovitis read 500 books and received a $40 book voucher. Our top reading class was 6RC with 25 students, followed by 6RS with 23 students and 6RB with 20 students participating. Congratulations to these amazing readers:

$20 book vouchers winners

• Cindy Xie 5RB read 30 books
• Sion Hong 6RC read 30 books
• Anna Igari 6RC read 30 books
• Tristan McDonald 6RC read 30 books
• Ziahn Foote 6RJ read 30 books
• Daniel Van Rensburg 6RP read 30 books
• Michelle Huang 5RO read 45 books
• Thomas Beakley 6RC read 45 books 

$40 book voucher

• Noah Morichovitis 6RS read 500 books!

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Senior Students Savour 'Book Tasting'

Over the last two weeks, our senior library hosted a 'Book Tasting' for our Year 5 & 6 students to expand their reading palate. The 'Book Tasting' gave them the opportunity to engage in reading, while familiarising them with a wide variety of genres and books they might not have considered in the past. Year 6 students were given a 'Taste' of our Middle School fiction books, ready for Year 7 next year. We enjoy coming up with new and creative ways to encourage our students to read and experience the love of literacy.

Book Tasting Reviews

• I didn’t expect to like these kinds of books, but now I’m interested. I was surprised how I liked the book so much I liked it; I would definitely read historical fiction again - Kamila 6C
• I enjoyed how I got to read books I would probably never think of reading - Liliana 6RC
• I liked the Book tasting because I am not normally into realistic fiction but now I am - Scarlett 6RC
• It was good introducing to some new books that I quite enjoyed, Thanks! - Heidi 6RC
• I enjoyed getting a chance to read different books from the high school fiction collection - Shayley 6J
• I liked that we got to read in high school. It was fun and interesting - Laura 6RJ
• I enjoyed reading my book. I thought that I wouldn’t like the book that I chose but I did. I liked being introduced to new books - Isla 6RJ
• It was interesting to find a new genre. I thought it would be boring, I was surprised that I’d like mystery books, but I loved them - Micah 6RD
• The tasting was fun, to get to see the types of books I can read next year. I was interested in the difference from primary books to the yellow dot (Middle school fiction) books. This introduction to the middle school books was fun and cool - Marli 6RD
• I liked the book tasting because that way we got to touch every book. We also got to discover more books that related to our interests - Michelle 5RO

High School Homework Help

King's High School parents, does your son or daughter...

• Have questions that they didn’t ask during class time?
• Find a particular subject challenging?
• Need to revise class material to help it ‘sink in’?
• Need to improve their results after seeing their report?
• Want to talk to a high-achiever about study strategies?

If so, we strongly encourage them to attend either Homework Lunch or After School Homework and Assignment Assistance. 

Lunchtime Homework Assistance 

High School students can receive extra homework or assignment assistance during any of the free support sessions held every lunch break from Monday - Thursday (see subject timetable below).

After School Homework Assistance

These sessions run every Monday - Thursday* from 3:15pm - 5pm with five tutors available during every after school session to assist students. These are run by either a Head of Department or King's high-achieving alumni, who are available to help with any questions. Students do not need to pre-register.

*Please note that these sessions do not run in Week 8 of  Term 4.

Latest News from Careers

Meet the Filmmakers

The Meet the Filmmakers event returns this year with a two-day virtual program jam-packed with the opportunity for students to hear from over 30 industry professionals and ask them any burning questions.

Dates: Wednesday, 15 - Thursday, 16 December

The program is now available on the Meet the Filmmakers website and online registrations will be opening soon. Students are encouraged to sign up on their website now, to receive updates and be the first to know when registrations are open.

QTAC Application Dates

Year 12 students - Apply by December 10, 2021, to receive an offer for January 2022.

Online Careers Hub

The 'Where to Next' Hub is available on CareersEvent.com, and provides an informative Careers Hub for senior students and their parents. Visit the hub for access to tertiary webinars, upcoming events and the latest news on careers and courses.

Read More From King's Careers

For a full list of events or to register for the King's Careers Newsletter, visit King’s College Careers.

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