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The Trilogy Projects' Resounding Success

Last week, King's inaugural Trilogy Projects were performed to a full auditorium of family and friends over two captivating nights. These performances culminated six months' work for our Year 7 - 12 students who wrote and performed new and original theatrical works for our school community. And now, from this performance season, we are excited to take each show to the Gold Coast Secondary Schools Drama Fest (GCSSDF) to compete against other high schools in our region.

Thanks also to all our parents and families who supported the students throughout the process and for attending these very special performances. We’re so grateful for all the ‘little’ things you do to allow your child to participate in these memorable events.

We must also thank our industry partners: Helen Stephens from Dead Puppet Society, Hayden and Sam from Shock Therapy Arts, and David Burton, an internationally renowned Verbatim playwright and dramaturg who all worked with our various ensembles to give them extraordinary skills and insights into devising, refining, curating and polishing script content before then rehearsing and staging theatrical works. Without a doubt, our students will have fond memories of these experiences and activities for many years to come and can now build upon these lessons within our Drama curriculum as well.

King's Hosts Renowned Musician for Annual Strings Workshop

King's Pimpama campus hosted our College's annual Artist in Residence intercampus strings workshop on Monday, 10 July. This event brought together 81 talented student musicians from across our three campuses who all enjoyed learning from internationally-acclaimed composer and conductor, Soon Hee Newbold. Soon is best known for her exceptional skills as a composer and conductor and has been recognised worldwide for her contributions to the music industry. Her musical journey began at the age of 5 when she started learning the piano. Over the decades, Soon has graced the stage as a concert artist and composer, performing with professional ensembles across the globe. 

King's Artist in Residence program gives our students a unique opportunity to learn from renowned musicians and this exposure to world-class talent develops their musical skills but also instils a greater aspiration. By inviting accomplished artists like Soon Hee Newbold, the program helps students explore different perspectives on their playing and performance abilities. King's Strings Music Teacher, Mr Chislett, expressed his appreciation for the program and its significant role in broadening our students’ musical understanding and performance skills: 

King's Dancers Qualify for State Finals

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On Saturday, 15 July, Mrs Ellia Davis took her team of talented King's dancers to the Dance Exchange Regional Competition, leaving the judges in awe of their remarkable performances. The hard work and dedication of the group paid off, with all entries making it through to the Queensland State Finals!

The dancers showcased their broad skills across various categories throughout the event, demonstrating their versatility and artistry with the following results: 

In the Junior Jazz Audition Experience, Sammie Penman wowed the judges, securing 1st place, while Caitlynn Verster earned a commendable 3rd place. Continuing their success in the Junior Lyrical Audition Experience, Sammie claimed 5th place and Caitlynn maintained her position in the top ranks with a strong 4th place overall. Our Junior Hip Hop dance class took home a respectable 3rd place, solidifying their place among the region's best hip-hop performers. In the Senior Jazz and Lyrical Audition Experience, Charlotte Gloster earned herself a wildcard entry, highlighting her exceptional abilities as a dancer. In the Junior Solo category, Nisha Hanson's faultless performance earned her 1st place, while Caitlynn excelled again to receive the 'wildcard' spot. Sammie and Kahlyiah Clarke-Teika showcased incredible skill and synchronicity in their Junior Duo performance, earning a well-deserved 4th place.

The dancers, Mrs Davis, and their supporters were elated with the outstanding results, anticipating the upcoming QLD State Finals with excitement and determination. With such extraordinary talent, the future of dance looks exceptionally promising for these gifted performing artists.

Well done to the entire Year 9 Dance Team:

King's Day of Hope - Celebrating Culture, Changing Lives

King's 2023 Day of Hope transformed our Term 3 fundraising event into a fun-filled festival of giving. Our school celebrated our multicultural community throughout the day as we united to support 100% hOPE and raise over $10,000 for the incredible charity. 100% hOPE is making a profound impact in the lives of underprivileged children in Uganda and their ongoing efforts resulted in the newly-completed Hope Village in Uganda. This Village houses orphaned children, features a medical clinic, primary, secondary, and vocational training schools, and implements self-sustainable projects for local communities.

Our College community embraced our Day of Hope by enthusiastically donating to the cause, purchasing from our LIFE Canteen, and enjoying cultural concerts by our talented Samoan, Tongan, Maori, Spanish and Chinese students in the Amphitheatre. At King's, we embody our Foundational Values, showing love and compassion to those in need, and through initiatives like the Day of Hope, we can make a lasting difference. Thank you to the LIFE team for your hard work in making our fundraising events possible; and to our King's families for your unwavering generosity that brings hope to those who need it most. Together, we can positively impact the world.

King's 3rd Annual Golf Day Shines with Success

Our annual King's Golf Day was a sold-out event involving 120 players at The Club at Parkwood on Monday, 19 June. The golfers and teams varied in ages and skill levels, including our youngest player this year from Prep. All participants showcased sportsmanship and King's strong community spirit to enjoy a remarkable day of fun and friendly competition. Prizes included $2,500 of JB Hifi vouchers and prizes, golf bags, Springbok Food hampers, Calloway sports pack, rounds of golf, mini golf and Topgolf Swing Suite vouchers from The Club at Parkwood, as well as a Nespresso machine from King's Pimpama P&F. King's exclusive use of the immaculate course made the day even more enjoyable and the perfect weather added to the vibrant mood on the green. Before teams teed off in the morning sun, they were treated to bacon and egg rolls and then briefed by the Club. 

Players jumped into their golf buggies for 18 holes of friendly, yet serious, game of golf based on the Ambrose format. Competition was high among many of the King's staff from the various campuses, as well as parents and businessmen who have supported the event since its inception three years ago. The title for the best-dressed team was won once again by team Who's Your Caddy (Kylie Fitzgerald, Allegra and Carter Hayden, from Year 12 at Reedy Creek, and Shonel Alloway) who 'rode' onto the greens as cowboys and cowgirls and also took home top honours, claiming first team prize with an Ambrose score of 44.

The following teams were placed 2nd - 9th:

• 2nd -  ION Solutions (Jurgen De Jongh, Jonathan Kinderman, Marius De Lange and David Maxfield)
  
• 3rd - Gimme Another Ball (Bus Driver, Alan Van Der Linde and his two sons, Brad and Josh, and Craig Sonter)
• 4th -  Chopper (Dyllan Budiman, Tony Dowley and Pimpama Maintenance team member, Poy Vay and his son Kingston Vay, who is in Year 6)
  
• 5th - Just Tap It In (Brent Miller, Tyson Kingi, Peter Johnson and Mark Millar), 
• 6th - SAFAUS (Raffaele Sparapano, Leonard Fanucci, Craig SMith and Daniel Oostendorp)
  
• 7th - Birdie Hunters (Mr Verreynne's team with Chappie Dylan Grieve, Ruben Verreynne and Neil Warren)
• 8th - The Eagles (Boardmembers, Graheme Thompson, Bill Laver with Anthony Castello and Cameron Richter) 9th - Scripture Union (Sam Sawden, Phil Woods, Jeff Howard and Troy Wilson)

The Longest Drive on the 18th Hole was awarded to Tim Johnson and Nearest the Pins for holes 7, 11 and 16 went to Hayden Thurtel, Craig Smith and Kevin Acuson, respectively.

This event is becoming a highlight on the King's calendar.  To ensure you don't miss out in 2024, click on the link below and register your interest.

Year 3 Multicultural Day 2023

An array of colourful cultural costumes filled our Year 3 classrooms on Wednesday, 14 June, as the cohort dressed up to represent traditional dress from Australia's neighbouring nations. The culminating event was part of their Integrated Studies unit Celebrating Culture and Community and the highly-anticipated Multicultural Day was a final celebration of their Term 2 studies. All students had nominated a neighbouring country to be an ambassador for and they worked throughout the term to research and then showcase their chosen country's culture. On Multicultural Day, students welcomed their parents to the Year 3 building to present their projects. This valuable unit taught our Year 3s so much about other nations and helped them reflect on what it means to show God’s love by celebrating the diverse cultures we have throughout our incredible global community.

Year 4's Recreate Cane's Arcade

King’s hosted an exciting event showcasing the creative talents of our Year 4 students. Inspired by the renowned 'Caine's Arcade,' these young innovators embarked on a journey to explore Newton's three laws of motion and apply their newfound knowledge in constructing their very own cardboard arcade games. Throughout Term 2, our Year 4 students dove into the world of physics and game design. Armed with a specific design brief, they were challenged to work collaboratively in teams, transforming their ideas into tangible arcade games. This project not only nurtured their problem-solving skills but also fostered a sense of teamwork and unity as they worked towards a common goal.

The process of bringing their cardboard creations to life was an adventure in itself. Armed with scissors, tape, and boundless imagination, these young inventors transformed ordinary cardboard boxes into extraordinary gaming experiences. Each team meticulously crafted their own unique game, incorporating the principles of physics and motion to make their creations come alive.

The culmination of their efforts was the grand unveiling of the 'Year 4 Arcade' at the end of Term 2. The Year 4 classrooms and common area were transformed into a bustling arcade, teeming with colourful displays and the sounds of excitement. The younger students and parents eagerly flocked to play the games and enjoy the ingenuity and creativity of our Year 4s.

As visitors explored the arcade, they were captivated by the diversity of games on display. From marble mazes and pinball machines to basketball shootouts and claw crane challenges,  each game offered a unique and immersive experience. The students had truly embraced the spirit of Caine's Arcade, infusing their own creativity and personality into their designs. The King’s Christian College Year 4 Arcade event was a resounding success, showcasing the innovative and imaginative potential of our young students.

KTTC Students Become Builders at Bunnings

Our KTTC students took an excursion to Bunnings in the last week of Term 2, where they put their practical skills to the test by crafting wooden pencil or jewellery boxes from scratch. The twist was that they were not given instructions for the challenge. It was great to see their problem-solving and leadership skills shine as they used initiative to construct the boxes with the materials given, while guiding their peers along the way. Throughout the morning, our students completed the boxes and then applied some artistic flair by using the lids as a blank canvas to try acrylic paint marbling. We are proud of our young artisans who showed that the future of craftsmanship is in good hands.

Special thanks to Bunnings for hosting us and providing a fantastic experience for our KTTC students!

Skipping Australia National Championships

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The 2023 Skipping Australia National Championships were held in Sydney from 10 -13 June. King’s Skipperoos competed in this event with a team of nine Primary students and six High School students. The four days of competition involved athletes from around Australia who competed in individual and team events, including speed, double-unders, triple-unders, freestyle, double dutch speed and double dutch freestyle.

Coaches, Elly Meteyard (Year 4 Lead Teacher) and Jasmine Hawkins (King’s Alumnus) worked very hard to prepare the athletes for this competition, and King’s Skipperoos achieved many top five National places. Congratulations to all competitors and coaches for your hard work and dedication. Special Congratulations to our 2023 National Champion athletes Nate Mpala, Indi Braun and Bella Zhong, as well as competitor-coach National Champion, Jasmine Hawkins.

Years 3 - 6 Athletics Carnival 2023

Our Year 3 - 6 Athletics Carnival was held at the Gold Coast Performance Centre in Runaway Bay in the last week of Term 2 and all of our students gave their very best to create an exciting and supportive Carnival atmosphere. Well done to our high-achieving athletes who superseded some of their personal bests and historic King's records, and to our Age Champions who showed all-around ability throughout the competition.

House Champions

The House competition was fiercely fought in this year's Carnival. Congratulations to our reigning House Champions from Tyndale, who were once again victorious this year to win the 2023 Primary School Athletics Carnival.

Congratulations Age Champions

Record Breakers

Our students continue to amaze us by surpassing previously held records. Congratulations to our 2023 Athletics Carnival record-breakers:

• Asher Barker - 10 Years Boys 800 Metre Run - NT 2:44.78
• Knox Anderson - 11 Years Boys 800 Metre Run - NT 2:31.58
• Asher Whitaker - 11 Years Boys High Jump - NH 1.38m
• Alexa Olsen - 9 Years Girls Shot Put - ND 6.46m

High School Athletics Carnival 2023

Perfect weather conditions set the scene for a great few days of competition during our 2023 High School Athletics Carnival at the Runaway Bay Sports Centre. The exciting event finished Term 2 in style, with students showing some funky fashions from the sidelines and athletic skill and dedication on the course. Congratulations to our 2023 Carnival winners for working hard to achieve top results, exceed personal bests and set new College records. Thank you to our High School community for creating a supportive and fun atmosphere throughout the two-day event.

House Champions

House rivalry was strong throughout this year's High School Athletics Carnival but our defending champions from TYNDALE proved too tough to beat and held their place as the Athletics Carnival Champions for another year. Congratulations TYNDALE!

Age Champions

Well done to our Age Champions who successfully recorded the highest point scores in their respective age groups:

Record Breakers

Our students continue to amaze us by surpassing previously held records. Congratulations to our 2022 Athletics Carnival record breakers:

• Aasha Elliot – 16 Years Girls 100 Metre Dash - NT 12.74
• Jay Sammut - 17+ Boys 100 Metre Dash - NT 11.42
• Joseph Lethlean - 16 Years Boys 800 Metre Run - NT 2:03.97
• Maverick Turner - 14 Years Boys 1500 Metre Run - 4:49.43
• Kyah Anderson – 16 Years Girls 1500 Metre Run - NT 4:45.51
• Joseph Lethlean - 16 Years Boys 1500 Metre Run - NT 4:13.94
• Ruby Hughes – 17 Years Boys 1500 Meter Run - NT 4:39.29
• Nylah Goble-Lote – 14 Years Girls Shot Put - ND 11.72m
• Alyssa McDonald – 14 Years Girls Shot Put - ND 10.41m
• Nylah Goble-Lote – 14 Years Girls Discus Throw - ND 32.36m
• Chelsea Capps – 14 Years Girls Discus Throw - ND 28.28m
• Nayan Jaglan - 12 Years Boys Javelin Throw - ND 24.48m
• Chelsea Capps – 14 Years Girls Javelin Throw - ND 36.60m
• Olivia Jones – 16 Years Girls Javelin Throw - ND 32.03m
• Kayla Forster – 16 Years Girls Javelin Throw - ND 29.53m
• Kobi Nauanrasy - 15 Years Boys High Jump - NH 1.84m

School Holiday Sporting Highlights

While the July holidays were a welcome break for many, some of our student-athletes continued working hard in their sporting commitments to achieve incredible success. 

State XC Relays | 17 June
After a big week at the King's Athletics Carnival competition at the end of Term 2, our runners went straight on to compete at the Queensland All Schools X-Country Relays at Nudgee College. King's 17 Girls team of Ruby, Polly (16) and Kyah (16) won Gold, while our 10 Years Boys team (including Luca, Nate and Asher) took out Silver. Our 17 Boys, 10 Girls and 11 Boys teams also did extremely well to place third overall and collect Bronze medals.

State Futsal | 20 - 21 June
In Term 2, King's qualified at the regional futsal championships for the State Futsal competition. After two intense days of competition against 58 other school teams from across the State, our Junior Boys and Girls both won their divisions to bring home the Gold! Our Senior Girls and Senior Boys also had a great tournament and both finished 4th overall.

GCI Basketball | 5 - 8 July
The GCI Basketball Competition was a 'warm-up tournament' between Gold Coast schools leading up to the forthcoming State CBSQ Basketball Tournament. During this event, our Senior Girls and Open Girls came 3rd through the knockouts, while the boys played a round-robin tournament.

Rugby Union Australian School Boys & Girls Selections
Following the National School Rugby Championships, King's students Oscar Lane and Nico Buckley were selected for the Australian Rugby Schoolboys squad. Charlize Ratu and Gase Tupuola-Palale were successfully selected for the Australian Rugby Schoolgirls squad. Well done students on this amazing achievement!

State X-Country

Last weekend our State distance runners made the trip to Hervey Bay to compete at the Queensland School Sport X-Country event. Kyah Anderson was awarded an outstanding with gold medal and will attend Nationals in Canberra next month alongside Ruby Hughes who was named the South Coast Captain, Knox Anderson and Layla Wyper who all finished inside the top 5.

• Kyah Anderson GOLD / Team event GOLD, qualified for Nationals
• Knox Anderson 4th / Team event SILVER, qualified for Nationals
• Ruby Hughes 5th / Team event GOLD, Southcoast Captain, qualified for Nationals
• Layla Wyper 5th / Team event GOLD, qualified for Nationals
• Joseph Lethlean 8th, Nationals selection TBD
• Jayda Anderson 21st / Team event GOLD
• Charlie Miller 17yo TBD

Thank you to our teachers and coaches who spent their school holidays supporting these students and teams.

Dedicating King's College of Teaching

King's College of Teaching (KCOT) held its debut dedication service at the end of Term 2, as our College leadership and mentors came together to pray over our Pre-Service Teachers who are enrolled in the KCOT program offered at King's Pimpama campus.

In partnership with Christian Heritage College (CHC) and Alphacrucis University (AUC), the KCOT program allows aspiring educators to step into the classroom from the commencement of their degree and receive mentorship and support dedicated to overseeing their spiritual growth and well-being.

The KCOT program trains teachers in a Christian environment and partners with CHC and AUC to offer quality Christ-centred Education degrees through a range of accredited courses. Let's continue to pray for our Pre-Service Teachers and King's College of Teaching as we endeavour to educate Christian leaders for tomorrow's generation.

KCOT is currently taking applications for 2024. If interested in applying, please email Davina Harvey dharvey@kingscollege.qld.edu.au to obtain an application form. 

Carnival Day is this Weekend!

Entry is free but you students are encouraged to purchase a $20 wristband for unlimited access to our Carnival activities including: 

• Pedal Carts
• VR Tent
• Silent Disco
• Bubble Soccer
• Sideshow Alley Games
• Face Painting
• Petting Zoo
• Trackless Train
• Bouncing Castles
• Trampolines
• Climbing wall
• 33m Obstacle Course

...And more!

Carnival Day Cake Stall

We are still asking for support for our Carnival Day Cake Stall this year, and appreciate our families supplying home-baked items for this popular 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 helps charities in need. All items can be dropped to the Cake Stall on the morning of Carnival Day or just before the event. Please deliver to the stall in the Breezeway (opposite Main Library).

Overflow Car Parking

Car parking is always at a premium on Carnival Day. The following are some alternate options to our main car parks:

• Reedy Creek Baptist Church car park on Gemvale Road - this is located just a short 5-10 minute walk along Gemvale Road 
• Eden View Drive - park on this road and use the High School entrance to the school
• Car pool/ walk
• DO NOT park on yellow lines or over driveways around the campus vicinity. Traffic enforcement often patrol the area during busy events and will issue tickets if parked incorrectly

Save the Date for Grandparent's Day 2023

GRANDPARENT'S DAY IS COMING!

We look forward to welcoming our beloved grandparents to King's on Friday, 18 August for Grandparents' Day! We will be hosting our VIPs in our primary classrooms for some fun activities as well as enjoying a Prep - Year 6 Grandparent's Day morning tea in the King's Table Forecourt. Noah's Ark will host their event later the same day. Please see the details below and extend this invitation to the grandparents in your family.

Prep - Year 3
9.00am - 9.40am [classroom-based activities] 

Combined Grandparent's Day Morning Tea
9.40am - 10.20am [King's Table Forecourt]

Years 4 - 6
10.20am - 11.00am [classroom-based activities]

Noah's Ark
2.00pm - 3.00pm [classroom-based activities]

Further details will be shared in the coming weeks.

Careers Department Highlights

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.

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.