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Christmas Blessings

Thank you King's families for another successful year of learning together and all of your support as we welcomed back many of our favourite College events and activities to the school calendar. It was exciting to end the school year on a high with many award nights and celebrations, our Year 12 Graduation and tunnel, the Primary Swimming Carnival, Year 6 Graduation, our Noah's Ark Wriggly Nativity, our exceptional NAPLAN results and many more success stories from across our school. We wish every King's family a happy, healthy and refreshing Christmas holiday break as we celebrate the birth of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ.

Year 12 Tunnel 2022

King's Year 12 Tunnel is one of the most significant ceremonies for our College and especially our graduating students as they enjoy their final walk through the campus, cheered on by King's staff and their school peers. Friday, 18 November, was that memorable morning for our Class of 2022. They began the traditional 'tunnel' send-off in the auditorium where Chaplain, Mr Muir, prayed over them. Then they walked slowly through the campus to the High School precinct, cheered along the bridge and walkway that was lined with hundreds of students from Kindy to Year 6. Our graduates enjoyed morning tea in High School with Mr Davis, Mr Meyers, Mr Vallance and many of their teachers, who came to reminisce and wish them well. The Year 12s returned back over the bridge toward the front gates, this time cheered on by our high school students and their parents and friends who were waiting for them. The tunnel has been getting longer every year and continues to mark such an emotional moment in every Year 12 student's school journey as they depart our campus for the last time as students. Congratulations to our Class of 2022 - the Year of Solidarity - you made it! Thank you for the legacy you leave in our College community - you will be missed and King's will continually pray for God's richest blessings over your life as you begin your new and exciting adventures.

Year 12's Graduation & 2022 Special Awards

On Thursday 17 November, our 2022 graduates and their parents gathered for the Year 12 Graduation Dinner at the Gold Coast Convention Centre where they enjoyed a night of recognition, heartwarming memories and a celebration of the cohort's collective success. During the event, a number of special awards were presented to students who have shown exceptional academic attainment, or success in specific pursuits during their time at King's. Our Year 12 Foundation Students (those who have been at King’s since Early Learning or Prep) were all presented with a special gift from our P&F Committee to commemorate having spent their entire schooling at our College. Every Year 12 student also crossed the stage to receive their graduating folio and graduation certificate, marking the end of their school journey at King’s.

Congratulations to our award recipients whose consistent dedication earned them our 2022 Year 12 awards:

• 2022 Dux of Year 12 - Harry Yang
• Proxime Accessit - Samuel Sii
• The Principal’s Prize - Skye Doran 
• Anne McKenzie Courage Award - Adrian Townsend
• Arthur Hamblin Visual Arts Award - Vickey Zhu
• Janine Greening Memorial trophy for Performing Arts - Maxim Graham
• Ampol All-Rounder Award - Sophie Castles
• Parents and Friends Community Service Award - Sophia Seumahu
• Year 12 Instrumental Music Award - Bailey Summerland
• Mandy Cromwell Award for Academic Diligence and Determination - Samuel Sii
• Australian Defence Force Long Tan Award & The Order of Australia Association Award - Emma Shearer

Congratulations to all of our First in Subject awardees, Outstanding Academic Commitment awardees and Outstanding Service awardees, who are listed below:

King's 20th Annual Sports Awards

For two decades, King's annual Sports Awards have recognised and rewarded the students and teams who have shown outstanding commitment, character, achievement and excellence in sport during the year. Our College and Sports Department continually work to champion our athletes and our 20th Annual Sports Awards event was another wonderful celebration of their collective success. Over the past year, our students have reflected King's Foundational Values in their various sporting endeavours, competing as honourable sportsmen and women, both on and off their sporting arena. Together, they have helped our College achieve some of the best results on record, winning the highest number of APS Premierships ever before for King's, and more than any other APS school in the competition. Proud parents and family members watched as over 240 students received awards for a number of outstanding achievements. The audience was also entertained throughout the evening with exciting highlight videos and a lively Kahoot Quiz.

Congratulations to our individual awardees on the night who received:

• APS Season 1 and 2 Best and Fairest Awards
• House Carnival Age Champion Awards
• Bronze Medallions: presented to 116 students who represented in sport at a Regional level
• Silver Medallions: presented to 96 students who represented King's at State level
• Gold Medallions: presented to 42 students who qualified to represent King's at a National level

Special Awards for Medalling at a National Level

• Miracle Toung-ar-ta - Selected to play in Australian Team in Japan 
• Amali Hala - Selected to play in Australian Team in New Zealand 
• Ava Wereta - Selected to play in Australian Team in New Zealand 
• Charlize Ratu - Selected to play in Australian Team
• Jesse Coleman - National Age Record Holder (100m Fly)
• Makyra Melo - Bronze Medal at National Swimming 50m Freestyle
• Maya Zunker - Bronze Medal at National Swimming 50m Breastroke 
• Sebastine Du Preez - Silver Medal at National Swimming 50m Breastroke 
• Kyah Anderson - Bronze Medal National Cross Country 
• Sayla Donnelley - Bronze Medal at Oceanic Athletics Titles

Werkhoven Interhouse Shield & Franklin Shield Winners

The cumulative points from King's three major sports carnivals were tallied to determine the winning Houses in Primary and High School for 2022. This year, both perpetual Shields were awarded to Tyndale House. Congratulations Tyndale for your successful double win!

Major Awards

TEAM OF THE YEAR

King's 2022 Team of the Year was the Vicki Wilson Shield Netball Team, coached by Alicia Green and Kristin Grady. Well done to this successful team of young women who demonstrated remarkable character and accomplishment in 2022, placing second in the Vicki Wilson State Cup and coaching our younger players in various King's junior netball teams throughout the year.

2022 ATHLETES OF THE YEAR

Mr Meyer, Campus Principal, was pleased to present the awards to King's 2022 Sportsmen and Sportswomen of the Year. These awards are calculated based on the points students have collected from their performances at all three College Carnivals, their best and fairest points from APS participation, their representation at regional, state or national level and their attitude and involvement in King's State teams. Congratulations to our 2022 recipients:

• Under 12 Sportswoman of the Year - Lana Thompson
• Under 12 Sportsman of the Year - Knox Anderson
• Under 15 Sportswoman of the Year - Evie Sampson
• Under 15 Sportsman of the Year - Seth Kennedy & David Bolongi
• Under 18 Sportswoman of the Year - Charlize Ratu
• Under 18 Sportsman of the Year - Charlie Miller

WE ARE KING'S AWARDS

Mr Grady, King's Director of Sport, also introduced the inaugural We are King's awards which were presented to the student-athletes who best embodied the College's character values in sport in conjunction with their athletic ability. Congratulations to our very first We Are King's recipients:

• Under 15 Female 'We are King's' Awardee - Polly Sowery
• Under 15 Male 'We are King's' Awardee - Joseph Lethlean
• Under 18 Female 'We are King's' Awardee - Sayla Donnelley
• Under 18 Male 'We are King's' Awardee - Cooper Miller

THE RHONDA BEVAN MOST OUTSTANDING SPORTING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

This perpetual annual award is presented to one student athlete who has demonstrated the most outstanding performance in their area of sport, during the year. The 2022 Rhonda Bevan Award was presented to Sayla Donnelley who was named King’s 2022 Cross Country and Athletics Captain, then the South Coast Cross Country Captain at the State titles, and then QLD Cross Country Captain at the National Championships. Sayla's greatest achievement this year was representing Australia at the Oceanic Athletics Championships and winning a BRONZE medal in the 800m race, as well as a GOLD medal in the 4x400m Relay. This was an incredible achievement for her first international meet. Sayla epitomizes what it means to be a King’s Kid and we are so pleased she has signed a contract with the University of Florida, America (Div One School - ‘The Gators’) where she will be part of their Track and Field program from mid-2023. WELL DONE SAYLA!

King's Rugby 7's Girls Selected to Represent Australia

King's Rugby 7s Girls team have been selected to represent Australia at an international tournament in Japan. They will travel to Fukuoka, Japan, in late April 2023 to compete in the prestigious Sanix World Rugby Tournament. With each country only allowed to select one team, our Rugby 7s Girl's outstanding performance has earned them the right to compete in a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity as Australian representatives. We can't wait to watch them shine and will be cheering them on the whole way. Congratulations girls!

Years 3-6 Swimming Carnival 2022

Blue skies and hot temperatures provided perfect conditions to be in the pool for our Years 3 - 6 Swimming Carnival at Miami Aquatic Centre on Monday, 21 November. The poolside excitement was palpable as our primary students prepared to race and give their best to raise points for their Houses. Our Year 3 carnival newcomers attempted all of their races with courage and perseverance, while our experienced swimmers showed stamina and skill in the pool. House rivalry and supportive cheer continued throughout the day, and with the House Champions title on the line, every student gave their best to collect points. Following a hard-fought contest, Tyndale House finished in FIRST place overall to claim the victory, with Finney following closely in second. Well done Tyndale and congratulations to our exceptional 2022 Swimming Carnival Age Champions and record-breakers!

Year 6's Unforgettable Graduation

King's Year 6 students swapped their Primary School uniforms for evening attire on Thursday, as they came together in the King's Table forecourt for their graduation celebrations. This event marked an important milestone for the cohort, as they prepared to finish Primary School and begin their journey as High School students. It was a hot summer's evening as our guests arrived, glowing with excitement for the night ahead. Countless photos were taken with family and friends before the formalities began. King's Reedy Creek Campus Principal, Mr Meyers, and Head of Primary, Mrs Payne, welcomed our guests and presented each student with a personalised Bible and their graduation certificate. As parents departed, students walked the red carpet, through the teachers' guard of honour, into the auditorium to enjoy a two-course dinner, highlights video, fun trivia quiz, and lively dancing. The night was filled with mixed emotions - the joy of reminiscing over many happy memories from their years in primary and the excitement of starting High School, with the sadness of leaving their primary school life behind. Our students have grown so much throughout their learning journey at King's so far. We are so proud of the young men and women they have become and are excited to see all that God has ahead for them.

Thank you to our staff and parents for the incredible journey we have shared together at King’s so far and for all your work in helping create a wonderful graduation celebration for our Year 6 cohort. Thank you students for all that you have brought to our Primary School community over the years. We pray that you continue to thrive as High School students at King's.

Primary's Last 2022 Honours Assembly

On Wednesday, 23 November, our Primary students, staff and special guests filled King's Auditorium for our Term 4 Primary Honours Assembly. This special occasion presented students with their Honours awards for an array of achievements in extra-curricular endeavours including cheer, chess, debating, swimming, skipping, Touch Football, Ensembles, SHEP and AHEP achievements and the Premier's Reading Challenge. Mr Meyers, Campus Principal, and Mrs Payne, Head of Primary, were also honoured to present our new awards to students who had demonstrated exceptional character throughout the past term. These special awards included the King's Kid award, for students who exemplified King's culture, and the Worship Warriors award for demonstrating a personal dedication to growing in their Christian journey. We congratulate all of our Honours Award recipients on your special achievements!

Year 6 Students' Sustainability Showcase

In Week 7 of Term 4, our Year 6 classes held an Energy Expo in the auditorium to showcase their Project Based Learning exhibitions. The students started the term by selecting a form of energy to study, then worked in small groups to research and explore more about that energy source to consider it's benefits and long-term sustainability. From coal to fossil fuels, wind farms, solar power, and more, the exhibition provided the Year 3-5 student visitors and parent attendees with some interesting information, presented in an exciting and interactive way. The lively ‘TEDish talks' were presented by some enthusiastic and confident students, who took to the stage to share brief snippets of their findings with the audience. This topic was designed to inspire our young people to make our world a better place by understanding different types of energy and it's impact on our planet. Year 6 students excelled in researching and displaying their findings and we congratulate them for finishing their Year 6 learning in such a positive way.

Icecream for Year 3

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On Friday, 18 November, our Year 3 cohort hosted a culminating event for their parents. Our special guests enjoyed looking over their child’s Term 4 work in the classroom and playing the board game their child had created. Their Term 4 science unit was based on Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and involved food-related experiments which concluded with students making their own ice cream. Parents finished the culminating event and celebrated the end of Year 3 by enjoying ice cream together in the COLA precinct.

THANK YOU Class Coordinators

Our Primary Class Coordinator Program has been running for a number of years to help build stronger family connections in the classroom. Once again this year, every primary class at King's had a Class Coordinator parent who generously gave of their time and talents to support our school. We sincerely appreciate these incredible volunteers who have played an integral part in helping to foster the caring community we strive for at King's.

2022 Class Coordinators' Celebration Event

As the school year drew to a close, we hosted a special event to thank our amazing group of parents who served our community in 2022 as Class Coordinators. Mrs Payne, Head of Primary, and our Year Level Coordinators hosted an informal afternoon tea, and Mrs Wendijk, our Lead Primary Art Teacher ran a creative activity for the group, where they produced their own framed artwork. On behalf of our College and all primary parents, we thank you for your valuable contribution to our community this year!

Expressions of Interest for 2023

We are seeking expressions of interest from any King's Primary parent who would like to become a 2023 Class Coordinator. Once classes are finalised in January 2023, we will be able to confirm these roles and will publish the Class Coordinator lists on the relevant private King's Facebook groups. If you would like to express your interest or view the Class Coordinator Handbook to find out more about what's involved, please click on the button below: 

Mrs Wendijk's State Recognition for Art

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Mrs Karen Wendijk has been teaching Art to King’s Primary students for 19 years. She is a much-loved teacher who brings a breadth of experience and creativity to the classroom. Karen believes that God gave her the unique gift of teaching art so that He may be glorified through her classes. ‘Every time I plan a new topic for my Primary School year levels, I consider the curriculum and at the same time, I pray for the wisdom that only God can give. His inspiration leads our budding young artists to create some of the most amazing pieces of art.’

The work and methodology that Karen has demonstrated at King’s has also been recognised across Queensland. Earlier this year, QATA (the Queensland Art Teachers Association) contacted Karen and asked her to become the Primary Art Specialist Coordinator for the State. Honoured by this recognition, Karen has been planning exciting ways to engage and foster more creativity among Primary Art teachers, aligned to the new ACCARA curriculum. On Friday, 11 November, Karen organised a gathering of Primary Art Specialists hosted at HOTA on the Gold Coast. She felt privileged to have over 30 specialist teachers from schools in Queensland attend the event, both online and in-person. She led the group throughout the afternoon into the evening and was encouraged by the support of the attendees and by the future interest of others. ‘This is only just the beginning,’ she said. ‘From this initial event, we decided we would all meet once a term, with a focus on using many of the marvellous mediums that are available to us. We will collaborate and discuss how to implement and plan units using the new ACCARA curriculum V9, and its affect on the Visual Arts.’ 

Years 7 - 8's Clay Art

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Our Years 7 and 8 students had fun creating clay monsters in their Art rotations this year. The monsters are made using a pinch pot technique and need to have two faces. After firing, they are painted in a choice of monochromatic, complementary or adjacent colours.  These painted ones are from Term 3 and the unpainted ones are from Term 4. Well done students!

2022 Chess Success + Upcoming Events

King's Chess has celebrated another incredible year on the boards, from our High School Girl's Chess Team taking out 1st place in Queensland and having the opportunity to represent King’s at the Australian Schools Teams Chess Championships in Cairns, to many other successful Chess Tournaments throughout the year. This year has seen over 1,080 King's students compete during specialist class lessons, 458 QLD Junior rated players, 318 represent at regional level, 16 represent at State level and four at Nationals! Our committed Chess Coordinators, Mr Evans and Mr Cooke, wish to thank the school community for supporting chess throughout the year and they look forward to another competitive 2023, representing King's in chess. Below are the upcoming chess events for our King's community:

End of Year Movie Night

Puss in Boots 2: The Last Wish | Event Cinemas, Robina
Friday, 2 December: 5.30pm | $12 per ticket

All welcome. Giveaways and best-dressed awards.
BOOK HERE

Final Chess Pizza Night

Friday, 25 November | 4.15pm – 7pm
King’s Chess Room | $25 includes pizza + drink
BOOK HERE

Chess Christmas Holiday Camps

Cookies Chess is offering group coaching and tournaments in the Christmas Holidays for 2 weeks. For more information on dates, locations and costs, or to register, click the link below:
REGISTER NOW

QLD Rapids December FINAL FOR 2022

Saturday, 10 December | 9am – 1pm
King’s Chess Room (Reedy Creek Campus)
REGISTER NOW

Reedy Creek Vacation Care Bookings Now Open

King's Outside School Hours Care (KOSHC) are now taking Vacation Care bookings for the upcoming Christmas school holidays. KOSHC is run from their centre near the King's Church auditorium and they have another exciting program coming up including a silent disco day, Christmas-themed activities, excursions to Reboundland, the movies, Core climbing and Tropical Fruit World... and so much more! See the full program via the button below.

Reedy Creek KOSHC

For further information, please contact KOSHC:

T: (07) 5593 4233
E: reedycreek@koshc.net.au
W: koshc.net.au

Uniform Shop Opening Hours Over the Break

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King's Reedy Creek Uniform Shop will open for extended hours over the school holiday break to ensure our community has plenty of opportunity to purchase any school uniform items for 2023. 

Reedy Creek Christmas Holiday Trading Hours
(no appointment needed)

Compass has more information about King's uniforms, including our uniform policy and pricing. You can find this under the uniform button on Compass or via the button below.

Device and Textbook Collection 

King's Main Library will also be open on the same dates and times in January for device and textbook collection. An email with this information will also be sent to families in January.

Latest News from Careers

Traineeships Available

There are a number of traineeships available and these vacancies are listed on King's Careers site. These change on a weekly basis as new positions become available. Students are encouraged to source their own traineeship employer if there is nothing on the list that appeals to them.

Upcoming Events

Queensland Ballet | Teen Online Class
Sunday, 27 November 2022, 9am - 5pm | Online

Join QB Teaching Artists and special guests online. Connect with other QB Teen members and dance from home in this interactive and fun ballet class for all skill levels.

Find out more

ADF | Women in Defence Information Session
Monday, 28 November 2022, 7pm - 9pm | Online

If you are considering a career in the Navy, Army or Air Force, work alongside like-minded, supportive, proud-serving women, tune in for a virtual information session to speak with current serving women in Defence to learn more.

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Basair | Open Day
Saturday, 3 December 2022, 9.30am - 4pm | Basair Aviation College, Archerfield 

Learn about career paths, salaries, entry-level jobs, qualifications, pilot courses and everything
you need to know about becoming a Commercial Pilot in less than a year at Basair.

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AIE | Online Campus Day
Saturday, 3 December 2022, 1pm | Online

Discover the courses designed to get started in game development, 3D animation, film and
visual effects at the AIE Online Campus Day. AIE will be running this event for students interested in studying online. They will be able to meet teachers, explore how classes are run, course options, career pathways and see their amazing student work.

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QSFT | EDIT IT! – Introduction to Editing Workshop
Saturday, 3 December 2022, 9am - 1pm | Queensland School of Film & Television

This Introduction to Editing Workshop is ideal for those who have an interest in editing and would like to gain foundation knowledge in video editing. Trained by an industry professional, this four-hour workshop is designed for anyone who wants to be a video editor.

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Camp America | Online Information Session
Tuesday, 6 December 2022, 7pm - 8.30pm

If you are interested in working as a Camp Counsellor in 2023 with Camp America this information session will provide tips and tricks to make your dreams a reality and make your application stand out. Camp America offers an immersive cultural exchange that will challenge and reward you while making lifelong friends and experiencing the very best of the USA.

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SAE Creative Media Institute | Open House 
Thursday, 15 December 2022, 6pm - 8pm

SAE's Open House is the one-stop event to experience SAE. View student work and specific facilities, chat with their experienced faculty or advisors and experience SAE for yourself.

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Teen Film and Acting Camps

Beginning 12 December, 2022, the New York Film Academy offers camps designed for youths and teens from 13 - 17 years. They offer a hands-on, creative and fun learning experience as students create original works and learn from world-class experts from the film industry.

Find out more

Registered Training Organisation Courses

Students in Years 10 and 11 can apply for external study options to enhance their career options. Students need to ensure they have good time management skills to cope with the workload. 

• GeSS Education courses and pathway options
• TAFE Brisbane - To register an expression of interest, apply HERE and enter the code TQB2301
• TAFE Gold Coast - To register an expression of interest, apply HERE and enter the code TQGC2301
• Gold Coast Trade College - pre-apprentice courses for 2023.  Enrolment form and transport permission

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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