This week at Noah’s Ark, we are excited to celebrate National Reconciliation Week — a time to learn, listen, connect, and honour the rich cultures, histories, and contributions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
National Reconciliation Week encourages all Australians to build understanding, respect, and positive relationships as we work together towards a more united future.
As a Christian Early Learning Centre, reconciliation is a deeply meaningful concept for us. The Bible teaches that through Jesus Christ, God reconciled us to Himself, showing us His love, grace, and forgiveness. Through this, we are encouraged to build loving and respectful relationships with one another.
"God reconciled us to himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation."
2 Corinthians 5:18
Throughout the week, the children have engaged in age-appropriate experiences that celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, explore caring for God's creation, and encourage kindness, respect, and belonging within our community.
One special focus of our learning has been a book we created together called Together in God's Love. This story follows Kangaroo, Koala, Echidna, Wombat, Possum, and Bilby as they journey to the Ark together, learning about friendship, kindness, reconciliation, and the importance of walking side by side to build a community where everyone belongs.
We look forward to sharing this special learning journey with our families and celebrating the many ways God's love brings people together.
"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God."
Matthew 5:9
This term, as part of their Geography unit, our Year 1 students explored the natural, managed and constructed features of their local area, and how people care for the places around them.
Through a walking tour of the school and hands-on activities, students identified features, developed simple mapping skills, and discussed how different people make choices to care for environments, connecting their learning to caring for God’s world.
A highlight of the unit was our “Tiny Towns” project, where students designed and built their own miniature towns. In class, they prepared their designs and building templates, and constructed base maps ready for Build Day.
Our Tiny Towns Build Day was a wonderful success, providing a special opportunity for families to join students as classrooms transformed into creative building spaces.
Together, they used a range of materials to bring their unique town designs to life in a fun, hands-on experience filled with creativity, collaboration, and learning.
On Wednesday, 27 May 2026, at 12:00 pm AEST, our school joined millions of children, parents, teachers, and libraries across Australia and beyond for a special shared reading of Luna Roo.
Published by Little Book Press, the story follows Luna, a spirited kangaroo, and her friends as they chase their football dreams across the outback. Filled with action, teamwork, and fun, Luna Roo inspired our students while highlighting important values such as courage, resilience, and self-belief.
It was a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the joy of reading, storytelling, and coming together as a community.
On Tuesday, 26 May, we had the pleasure of taking a group of Year 9 and 10 students to Southern Cross University for the Future Teachers Club excursion.
Students participated in a range of fun and engaging activities, gaining valuable insight into the teaching profession and university life. It was wonderful to see our students so enthusiastic and actively involved throughout the day.
Some of our Year 11 students recently attended the Gold Coast Careers Festival, where they explored a diverse range of future pathways and career opportunities.
The event provided valuable access to universities, training organisations, employers, and industry representatives across fields such as health, trades, technology, business, defence, and more. It was fantastic to see students engaging enthusiastically with exhibitors, asking thoughtful questions, and beginning to consider their future goals beyond school.
Well done to all students for representing King’s so positively throughout the day.
This summary celebrates the recent outstanding achievements and excellent work of students in the LIFE team.
Teen Challenge Event:
Last week, students in our Life team, ranging from grades 4-12, joined together to put on two phenomenal Life Canteen fundraising events.
On Thursday, the 21st of May, the high school students supported Teen Challenge, a wonderful organisation that "provides long-term residential treatment and rehabilitation services for men aged 18-45 and women aged 18-39 who are struggling to overcome addiction and other life-controlling issues”. An incredible $4000 was raised to support them. Thank you to everyone who donated.
During this event the LIFE team ran a table tennis competition and our winners were:
For photos of the Teen Challenge event, click HERE.
Primary Superhero Day:
The next day, on Friday the 22d of May, students in our primary school dressed up as superheroes to support Bali Christian College, a biblical based school in Bali. With your help, a phenomenal $9000 was raised to go towards school supplies and support the students.
Part of this fundraiser was a competition between primary classes on which classes could get the highest percentage of online orders; the winners will receive a popcorn party. The winning classes are: 1RC, 2RA, 3RB, and 4RD.
Thank you to everyone who ordered online.
For photos of the Bali Christian College event, click HERE.
Candlelight Concert:
The LIFE students collaborated with the instrumental department on the 28th of May at Kings first Candlelight concert.
This included the media team as they assisted in taking some incredible photos. To view the photos, click HERE.
A special shout-out to our outstanding LIFE Media Team, who have embraced a range of exciting opportunities this term to grow their skills, creativity, and confidence. The team has been exceptional in representing LIFE Media while working with "real-world" clients, including teachers, department heads, and members of our wider school community. Their professionalism, communication skills, and commitment to delivering high-quality work have been truly impressive.
Next term is our day of hope event on Wednesday the 12th of August, however, they need your support now.
Please donate any suitable fiction and non-fiction books to the Hub.
The King’s Candlelight Concert was a glimpse of what the future of music at King’s will look like.
Last Thursday night, we held the very first King’s Candlelight Concert, with 30 students from Pimpama and Reedy Creek coming together to present an incredible evening of music. From classical pieces and Disney favorites to powerful moments of worship, it was a night to remember.
Thank you to everyone who came out to support these students as they raise funds for their trip to Japan and Korea later this year.
A special shout-out to the incredible Life Team at King’s for partnering with us and helping the night run so smoothly.
Until next year...
This week the Year 11 Digital Art class visited Currumbin Rock Pools and Cougal Cascades. Students were capturing photos for an environmental campaign using experimental photography techniques. We were thankful for a beautiful day after all the rain of recent weeks.
Please follow @kingscollegeart on Instagram to stay up to date with more news from the Creative Arts' Department.
Some of the Year 10's students from KTTC had a fantastic time at the Sanctuary Boat Show, making it a memorable and engaging learning experience outside the classroom. The opportunity to walk around and explore a wide variety of vessels allowed students to see firsthand the impressive scale, design, and functionality of modern boats. From luxury yachts to practical marine vessels, the event provided a unique chance to connect classroom learning with real-world applications in an exciting and hands-on environment.
Students also gained valuable insight into how marine mechanics works and the broader marine industry. By observing different components of the vessels and learning about how they are maintained and operated, students developed a better understanding of the skills and technology involved in this field. The experience sparked curiosity and interest, giving many students a greater appreciation of potential career pathways within the marine industry while reinforcing the practical relevance of their studies.
Our Year 11 Sport Development Program students recently had the opportunity to support the Oceanic District Cross Country Carnival at Tugun, taking on a range of important official roles throughout the day.
The students played a vital part in ensuring the carnival ran smoothly, demonstrating professionalism, initiative and commitment from start to finish. Their responsibilities included marshalling competitors, acting as the "hare” of each race, managing finish-line procedures including placings and medal presentations, coordinating parents, staffing course checkpoints, and delivering meals to all event staff throughout the day.
Throughout the carnival, numerous people commented on the high standard of our students and expressed interest in learning more about the Sport Development Program. Since the event, organisers have contacted the school to commend the students on their positive contribution and to discuss opportunities for future involvement at district sporting events.
This experience provided an excellent opportunity for students to develop and showcase their leadership, communication, and sporting event management skills. We are incredibly proud of the way they represented the program and our school.
Congratulations to all students involved on a job well done.
Come and experience an unforgettable evening at the King’s Ball.
Join us for the King’s Ball – at Twilight, set within the elegant surroundings of the JW Marriott Hotel on Saturday, 10 October 2026.Reflecting the beauty of an enchanted garden at dusk, guests are invited to dress in black tie attire or enchanted garden ensembles, as the evening unfolds in a setting defined by twilight tones, glowing lights, and a hidden oasis of refined elegance.Indulge in a premium dining experience, complemented by flowing beverages and captivating entertainment, as you gather with fellow King’s parents and friends.
An evening of wonder awaits, where sophistication and connection come together, creating lasting memories long after twilight fades.
Event Details:
Saturday 10th October 2026
From 5.30 pm - 11.30 pm
JW Marriott Hotel
Ticket Pricing:
Early Bird: $140.00 per person until 1st August 2026
Ticket Price after 1st August: $150.00 per person
Includes: Dinner and 3-hour beverage package
A silent auction will be held on the night, and the money 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!
Get ready to swing into action because the highly anticipated King's Golf Day for 2026 is taking place in June! Now sponsored by one of our wonderful suppliers Compnow with an excellent array of prizes to be won. The format is the 4 ball Ambrose and kick off is at 10:30 am sharp. Registration, breakfast rolls and warm up takes place from 9am at The Club in Parkwood.
Date: Monday, June 22nd, 2026
Cost: $120 per person including breakfast rolls, buggy hire, 18 holes of golf, 2 drinks vouchers, afternoon lunch after the game and prizegiving
Time: 9am to 5 pm including prizegiving
Venue: The Club at Parkwood, 76-122 Napper Rd, Parkwood
It's time to gather your golfing buddies and join us for a day packed with laughter, camaraderie, and a healthy dose of friendly competition on the lush greens and some yummy food, of course. Best dressed team wins a great prize!
Bookings are officially OPEN! Secure your spot early to ensure you don't miss out on the excitement.
Click below to book your place or team and get ready for an unforgettable day on the course!
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On Wednesday the 13th May, over 300 students (90 King’s), from 12 schools, competed at Clover Hill State School for the Inter-school Chess Championships. It was a great day of competitive chess with some of the Gold Coast's brightest young chess minds, some travelling from over the boarder of NSW! King’s placed 1st overall and took out teams and individual prizes across multiple divisions (see below).
We are always so incredibly proud of the way our Kings students represent the Kings chess program to the best of their ability. We are looking forward to our next Inter-school competition Tuesday the 18th of August at Clover Hill State School.
A Division
Individual - = 1st Zichen Z (6/7) and Harley M (6/7)
Team - 1st place Kings CC 1 (Harley M, Dan K, Jackson E and Zichen Z)
B Division
Individual - 1st place Oliver D-J (6/7) , 3rd Place Xander V (5.5/7)
Team - 2nd place Kings CC 7 (Oliver D-J, Xander V, Ethan R and Ethan L)
D Division
Team - 1st place Kings CC 18 (Sunny M, Joseph F, Selemaea F and Declan H)
E Division
Individual - 2nd place Koa F (6/7) and 3rd place Daniel X (6/7)
Team - 1st place Kings 20 (Daniel X, Alston W, Levi P and Blake R) 3rd place Kings 21 (Koa F, Elijah C, Damon S and Casper L)
Secondary:
On Monday the 18th of May King’s Christian College hosted the High School Gold Coast Chess Championships. This major event saw 280 students competing from the following schools; Somerset College, TSS, Emmanuel, Queensland Academy, All Saints, AB Patterson, Canterbury College, Hillcrest, Southport SHS, Benowa, Assisi, McAuley, Kingscliff HS, St Stephens and Home School. Kings displayed a dominant performance with team 1, taking out 1st place and team 2 finishing 2nd overall, this incredible achievement means King’s team 2 defeated every other school’s team 1 on the Gold Coast! A rare but impressive accomplishment.
Premier
Team – 1st Place King’s Team 1 Micah Y, Joshua C, Luka H, Joshua O
Team – 2nd place King’s Team 2 Kotaro I, Cooper W, Rentaro I, Rayden T
Individual 1st place – Micah Y, 3rd place Joshua C
A Division
Team – 1st place Leo H, Jason Z, Joshua OD, Siannah C
Team – 3rd place Sophiah C, Caleb O, Veer S, Jayden S
Merits: Siannah C, Jason Z, Luka H, Mitchell E
Coaches Mr. Curtis and Mr. Cooke are incredibly proud of every student, they represented themselves, the College and the Lord with humility and excellence.
Next High School tournament is Thursday 6 August at TSS.
For all upcoming events including King’s After-school lessons, pizza/ chess nights and Holiday camps please visit the Cookies Chess website www.cookieschess.com
God Bless,
King’s Chess Team
