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Thursday, March 29, 2012

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2012 Gala Dinner

The 11th annual Easter Arts Festival opened on Tuesday night. Fifty local artists exhibited their works in the auditorium and it was of a very high standard. This year for the first time we introduced a ‘Feature Artist Choice’ award. Our feature artist - Joel Rea - chose a work from the exhibition that caught his eye and the prize was awarded to Bruce Roney (one of our bus drivers). Congratulations Bruce. An encouragement award was donated by Sue Hartley from Rainbow Framing in Palm Beach and this was won by Robyn Robertson.

The performances in the amphitheatre were unfortunately interrupted by show-ers, but the crowds still enjoyed the two nights.

Congratulations to everyone who put in so much work to make this event a suc-cess every year.

(See page 5 for primary art competition winners)

Save the date - Saturday June 2 for our 2012 Gala Dinner This will be a night of fine food and great entertainment. This year, money raised will be in support of ‘missioneducate’ - a chris-

tian aid organisation that works towards establishing schools and education programs for the people of Mozambique.

More details will follow shortly. However, in the meantime, talk to your friends about perhaps organising a table of 8 for this great night. Tickets will be $60 per head or $55 per head in a table of 8.

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Early Learning Programs Primary

School’s in for Grandmas and Grandpas

It was back to school last Friday for many Noah’s Ark families as children shared their morning with the spe-cial people in their lives.

Art and craft, story reading and outdoor ball skills were popular activities and no doubt brought back memories for our visitors, several of whom had travelled long distances to be here. What a blessing to share with our families in this way.

Parenting with Power

Scripture of the week:

“Above all else guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life.”

~ Proverbs 4:23

Envision a Positive Future

Take a few minutes and imagine what your children will be like as adults. Some parents have immediate thoughts of terror and doom, but instead, look at the good qualities your children have and imagine how those qualities will benefit them later in life. Then share those observations with your children. Envision-ing a positive future looks beyond the day-to-day discipline and says, “I see qualities in you that are going to make you successful.” Statements like, “with that kind of thoughtfulness you’re going to make a great husband.” Or “your thoroughness is going to make you a valuable employee someday.”

When parents learn to view their children this way, they look past the daily grind of parenting to what their children are be-coming. What is my child good at? What do I see now that will bring success as my child grows? We’ve probably all heard the statement that children believe what we say about them. If a parent tells a child he’ll never amount to anything, he’s likely to incorporate that into his belief about himself and it may end up becoming true. We can take that same principle and teach our children to see the good in themselves, the specific ways that God has blessed them. Interestingly enough, giving our children a positive vision for the future encourages them to live up to it now. The qualities we focus on end up being the ones they see in themselves and develop. Envisioning a positive future gives our children hope and direction. It says, “you’re going to make it.” “I believe in you.” It’s a way to honour our children. Like giv-ing them a gift that will last a lifetime, a hopeful way of looking at themselves and their life. After all God does this for us on a regular basis. Verses like Philippians 1:6 give us hope to live now to the fullest. “He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.”

Strategy for the week: Really encourage the qualities that you see in your children. Focus on them and build into them the real-ity that they are God’s child and worth so much that Jesus died for them. When they know that you really believe in them they will re-spond positively.

~ In His service,

Klaus Knobloch and Rosemary Whincop

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SecondaryEaster

At this time let us remember the great sacrifice and love of Jesus our Saviour and His Father’s love.

A Thought for EasterAnd Jesus kneeled down, and prayed, “Saying, Father, if Thou be willing, remove this cup from me:nevertheless not My will, but Thine, be done.And being in agony He prayed more earnestly:and His sweat was as it were great drops of bloodfalling down to the ground.”(Luke 22:42, 44 KJV) A Thought for EasterHad Christ refused to bear the crossAnd fill the Father’s plan,Perhaps a new way could have beenPrepared for fallen man.Yet Jesus chose to set aside Earth’s trappings that would bind,And He alone is worthy now:Saviour of all mankind.Throughout the ages He will beEternal Sovereign Lord,Rejoicing for eternity ...He chose Heaven’s reward! --Connie “Looking unto Jesusthe author and finisher of our faith;who for the joy that was set before Himendured the cross, despising the shame,and is set down at the right handof the throne of God.”(Hebrews 12:2 KJV) Jesus came down my ransom to be;O it was wonderful love!For out of the Father’s heart He came,To die for me on a Cross of shame,And from sin’s bondage to reclaim;O it was wonderful love!Emmanuel Rolfe

Happy parenting. I wish you Jesus. A choice to make. Remem-ber God’s esteem. Ideal Valentine. I’ll keep you in my prayers. Why/How.

~ Rhonda Bevan, Head of Secondary

Dates for your diary...March 29 HS & Primary Cross Country

March 29 Last Day Term 1

April 6-9 Easter Weekend

April 17 First Day Term 2

April 20 HS APS Rd 1

April 23-24 HS Parent/Teacher Interviews

April 24 Anzac Service

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Hair Regulations for BoysReminder for parents of secondary boys - please ensure that

before returning to school in Term 2 your son has a hair cut. The hair policy for boys can be found on page 6 of the school diary...

Hair must be tidy, short, clear of the collar, ears and eyebrows. All haircuts must be of a conservative style. The spirit of the code is that haircuts should notfollow temporary fads or be attention-seeking. A very small amount of hair product may be used if it helps the student to comply with the code. Hair colour should be natural looking. Students will be excluded from school until hair is acceptable. A final decision on hair will always be at the discre-tion of senior staff.

Changes to your detailsIf any of your details have changed, please notify us asap.Address and phone changes to [email protected] details changes to the college nurse [email protected] Alternately you can phone 55 877 600.

68 Gemvale Road, Reedy Creek 4227 07 5587 7600www.kingscollege.qld.edu.au [email protected]


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King’s Christian College uses and recommends Toshiba Photocopiers

Accounts News• Term 2 fees were charged this week and are due 20th

April unless you are on a weekly, fortnightly or monthly payment plan.

• For credit card payments, address changes or queries please email [email protected]

• Please quote your account number when phoning or emailing admin (it’s the first 4 letters of the child’s sur-name and 3 numbers eg MILL007).

Total Football AcademyTotal Football Academy will be running an after school soccer

program in Term 2 at King’s Christian College. Registration forms will be distributed during a free demonstration. During the six-week program games will be played inside an inflatable soccer field, which captures the imagination of students, giving them a great soccer experience. Training will take place inside a skills square focusing on different skills each week, such as dribbling, turning and shooting. Start date: Friday 27th of April, Prep - Year 4, 3.15pm - 4.15pm. Sign up online at www.totalfootballacade-my.com.au or call Andy Robinson on 0413 888 643.

Impact JrCalling all Years 5-7 students! Impact Youth, the youth ministry

of King’s Christian Centre, is restarting it’s Years 5-7 Friday night program on April 20. Previously called ‘Oxygen’ the program will now be named Impact Jr. and aims to develop students into all that God has created them to be. This is done in a fun, safe and engaging environment that is relevant for their age group. Im-pact Jr. calendars will be available from Student Services from the first Monday of Term 2. Impact Jr. will meet at the covered area on the oval and run from 6:30-8:30pm. For any more info please contact the King’s Youth Pastor, Matt Treagus on 0414 895442 or ‘like’ the Impact King’s Junior Facebook page.

Jetstar Gold Coast Titans Coaching Clinic

Tuesday 3 April - Coombabah State High School, Pine Ridge Rd, Coombabahor 10am - 2pm Tuesday 17 April - Banora Point State High School, 2 Eucalyptus Drive, Banora Point 10am – 2pmFor boys and girls aged 5 – 12 years. $25 per child which includes morning tea and lunch. A full Rug-

by League Coaching Clinic taught by Titans staff and Australian Rugby League Development Officers. There is a nutrition session, plus a Gold Coast Titans Show bag!!

For further details and bookings please contact the event coor-dinators. M: 0450 106 090 E: [email protected]

MY GOLF Junior Open DayEmerald Lakes Golf Course are inviting all young and interested

golfers to attend a FREE coaching clinic this Sunday 25th March at 9:30am.

Parents are also invited to attend and join in on the clinic for free. There will also be a free sausage sizzle and clubhouse access.

For more information, please contact Mr Stephens.

Tim Cahill is bringing his Coaching Clinics to the Central Coast and Gold Coast this May!

After the success of our clinics in the last year we are pleased to announce that we are arriving on the Gold Coast and Central Coast this May with Tim Cahill in attendance.

The clinics will be held over the following dates;18th – 20th May 2012 on the Central Coast25th – 27th May 2012 on the Gold CoastFor March only we are offering a discounted price!Simply type in ‘MAY250’ as the discount code to activate it.Find out how your child can improve their soccer and how to

get involved at www.timcahill.com Want to get involved yourself? Volunteer or coach? Find out

how at www.timcahill.com

Love God - Hate EvilQuote from Walk in Faith by Ray McCauley

You who love the Lord, hate evil! Psalm 97:10The only time in the Word of God when the believer is allowed

to have an attitude of hate is toward evil. Think of it - if you have an attitude of hate toward any other person then you are wrong. God loves all people and He commands that we, as His disciples, should love also. In fact, this is how the world will know that we are His disciples, by our love.

Hate at its best will distort you, and at its worst, will destroy you and it will always immobilise you.

If you want to move forward in the things of God then remove an attitude of hate from your life.

The Word tells us to forgive as we have been forgiven. Let’s be sciptural.

Do not bear grudges or carry animosity towards others. Love God and hate evil.

If you wish to contact Guy Ormerod, College Chap-lain, you can write to - [email protected] or pastoral care: Kerrilee Walsingham - [email protected]

68 Gemvale Road, Reedy Creek 4227 07 5587 7600www.kingscollege.qld.edu.au [email protected]


General

Primary Art Competition Winners

OVERALL WINNERISAIAH JOHNSTONE, Year 6For his paper bird sculpture.

1st PLACE WINNER - PrepPEACE NDUBISIRose

1st PLACE WINNER - Year 1ASHLEE PARKFlower

1stPLACE WINNER - Year 2CHARLIE WHITTRED

1st PLACE WINNER - Year 3PHILIP NDUBISISuper Saviour

Joint 2nd PLACE WINNER - Year 3CAMPBELL HEGGIEThe Lighthouse

Joint 2nd PLACE WINNER - Year 3CHARLIZE HINZEThe Easter Bunny

Grandparents DayLast Friday we had many special visitors to primary

school. Grandparents and special friends came and en-joyed a delicious morning tea and then joined in with games and activities in the classrooms with the students.

Thank you grandparents and special friends for coming along and enjoying the day and thank you also for pur-chasing some special books for the school library. We hope you had an enjoyable day.

1st PLACE WINNER - Year 4TALIA BOSTOCKPersonality of Me

2nd PLACE WINNER - Year 4OLIVER CARRICKWear and Do

1st PLACE WINNER - Year 5OLIVIAH DICKENSONLighthouse

1st PLACE WINNER - Year 6ZOE PARSONSBaby Bird

1st PLACE WINNER - Year 7LEIO OHSHIMA MCLARENSongbird

2nd PLACE WINNER - Year 7ZAK YOUNGA Message from God

Isaiah Johnstone, Overall Winner


Sport NewsNews from the King’s Locker Room

While this term has flown past it is incredible to think back and look at all we have crammed into these 10 weeks. Here are a few of the highlights:• Launching of our new sporting program “KATS” which stands

for King’s Academy of Training and Sport. Under this name come all of our sporting programs. Keep an eye out in weeks to come for our new KATS mascot and our new KATS war cry.

• The weekly article “News from the King’s Locker Room” was implemented to keep parents and students up to date with everything sporting going on. We hope you enjoy.

• We employed James Clark who is now heading up our Athletics and Cross Country programs in conjunction with Trishelle Grady and Jarrod Stephens. I’m sure all their hard work with our students will pay off this year but even more so in the next few years to come.

• We designed and made available to all students the new King’s BSC skins and our new King’s Kooga training and com-petition singlet. These are going to look amazing!

• We now have the best group of teachers and outside profes-sional coaches of any APS school coaching and developing our rugby program at King’s. Again these results will show this year but even more so, over the next few years.

• I personally have been to nine swimming carnivals this term and have loved seeing everyone get in and have a go and do their best. We certainly have some swimming super stars.

The list could go on and on and let me just say that this is only the start of what we would like to do with sport at King’s. There is so much potential at this school and as Mrs Oswald says “we have the best kids in the whole world”. I cannot wait to see what we can do if we continue to all band together and keep this push going in the area of sport. I hope you all have a great holiday and combine relaxing and good times with family and friends with lots of training ready for Term 2. Bring it on!!

~ Jason Grady, Director of Sport (P-12)

Running Club Rant (Week s 4 to 6)

My apologies to everyone for not getting the earlier week’s running club rant articles, but here it is.

During week 4, our running club group again did the Heart-break Hill time trial. We had numerous students shave huge chunks off their previous results. Some students reported to me that they improved their time by over one minute!!!! Grade 6 stu-dent Leah Simpson ran 7.30mins over the course this time, beat-ing the previous course record by seconds. Well done Leah.

Week 5 of our training program was the beginning of a new training cycle, and the difficulty of the sessions has increased. Our students by this point are now fit enough to increase their interval lengths, whilst at the same time have less rest between runs than usual. The vast majority of the group is stepping up to the challenge, and I am very proud to see that there is definitely a feeling of increased confidence in the group. The culture change is now beginning to become apparent, and this will be the foun-dation of further development towards our school being an APS threat to our rival schools for this season, and more importantly, the future.

This Thursday will be the big moment for all our runners.....the King’s cross country champs. I will be attending this event, and will be closely observing each age group. For those that have been training with the running club week in week out....you are READY. Everybody will experience fatigue and pain during the race, but the strong athletes will resist the urge to slow down or stop. Endurance races such as cross country running will not only test your fitness, but also your mental strength. You need to be resilient, tough, and have a “never-give-up” attitude when it comes to cross country, otherwise you will never succeed in reaching your true potential.

So I urge all students to rise up to the challenge, and aim to qualify for a spot in the school APS team (top 10 placings in each age group will be invited). Remember, our school this year is offering some very “lucrative incentives” to any placings (both teams and individual placings) that we achieve at the APS car-nival. So eat healthy and drink plenty of water leading up to the event, get plenty of sleep the night before, and run a good strong race. And to those students who are considering just walking or going slow because they are either lazy, or think it’s not cool to run, or both, I say this to you.....wake up to yourselves!!! Keep up that attitude in life and I guess you can look forward to getting a start on the show “The Biggest Loser” when you are older.

Yours in cross country,

~ James Clark, King’s Head Cross Country/Athletics Coach


Sport NewsNews from the King’s Locker Room (CONTINUED)

Rugby Schedule for Easter Holidays and Term 2

The 1ST XV rugby programme continues over the Easter Holi-days, with the team continuing training as well as playing a game against Melbourne Grammar School.

The team will also be training every Wednesday after school from 3.30pm – 5.00pm during Term 2, beginning in Week 1.

In order for the 1st XV to be sufficiently prepared and in the best position possible to have a successful APS campaign, all boys are expected to be available for all games and training ses-sions over the Easter Holidays and during Term 2.

Round 1 will be played against All Saints Anglican School [away] on the first Friday of Term 2.

Outstanding Achievements

Tyson MartinTyson Martin (5E) has made the team for district soccer. The

coaches said he will still be the right age next year and if he is in the squad again he will be the first boy to make the same team three years running !! Record stands at two years currently which he is matching. Another record for King’s!!

Leah SimpsonLeah (6J) came 3rd on Saturday at State Little Athletics in Bris-

bane for the 1500m. The race was a very tight one with 1st 5:16, 2nd 5:19.3 and Leah 3rd 5:19.5, so close!

Leah also competed at the District netball carnival held in Beenleigh this week where she was selected as a shadow for the South Coast team. An all round sporting star!

Hayley PriceAt the same State Little Athlet-

ics carnival, Hayley (3W) won gold in the 100m, came 2nd in the 70m and 5th in long jump. What a little champion! We are very proud of her!

Jonathon RobertsonAnother sporting champion and

Little Athletics State competitor, Jonathon Robertson (7M), came 3rd in the 400m and 5th in the 200m. Jonathon is real asset to King’s in all areas and especially in sport.

Keegan Palmer doing a frontside 5-0 at bar beach bowl Newcastle on practice day

Luke FreemanLuke (9T) also competed at the Little Athletics State carnival on

Saturday in the 100m and 200m hurdles. He placed 7th which is a very good result.

Keegan PalmerOne of King’s future mega sporting stars, Keegan Palmer (4R),

got 2nd place in the U12s skatefest in Newcastle last weekend beating out 24 other U12s from around Australia!! Keegan is an incredible skater and if you want to check him out in action type in his name in YouTube. Absolutely incredible!!

Hayley Price

Rugby schedule for the Easter Holidays and Term 2

Tuesday 10th April King’s V Melbourne Grammar Nerang Bulls Rugby Union club 9.30am for a 10.30am kick off.Wednesday 11th April Team training at King’s 9am -1pm

Thursday 12th April Team training at King’s 9am -1pm

WEEK 1 OF TERM 2 Team training after school Wednesday 18th April 3.30pm-5.00pm

Every Wednesday during Team training after school Term 2 3.30pm- 5.00pm

Reith Frazer and Jayden HalikBoth Year 9 boys were last week selected in the 15 and Under

Hinterland AFL team, which is coached by our very own Mr Hop-per. Reith and Jayden play in the regional carnival this week and wish them all the best.


Secondary NewsHike For Hope!

On the 20th March, over 700 high school students took to the beach to take part in Hike for Hope. The event started at Talle-budgerra and concluded at Palm Beach. Despite the indecisive weather and unexpected downpours, both students and teach-ers had an enjoyable experience. Both staff and students enjoyed their walk on the beach, or for the sporty type, battling it out to win. Up the front was fierce competition for 1st place and the cash prize. It was a tight race between Bernie Lierse and Jake Meyers, but a tragic trip from Bernie at the finish, resulted in Jake being victorious. After the race, the Year 11 Event Management course students organized an amusing game of touch football for all ages.

Last year the Hike for Hope fundraiser raised a very commend-able amount of $10,000 overall. This year, however, the Hike for Hope team of staff and students are eager to surpass the amount; aiming at approximately raising $12,000. The money raised sup-ports local and international charities such as: King’s Kids Uganda, Rosies, The Fred Hollows Foundation and the Salvation Army. The

fundraising booklets have raised over $7,000, the Hike for Hope BBQ and bake sale approximately $2,000, and another $893 from the Tyndale House BBQ Challenge sets the amount close to last year’s record and well on the way to this year’s target.

“Coming 9th place in the race meant a lot to me, it made me feel like an absolute champion. I had lots of fun,” commented David Boniwell, a Year 11 student who actively participated in the event and the behind the scenes preparation work in the build up to the ‘hike’. No matter what place people came on the day, the event itself was a success.

Overall, the smooth running of the event is a testament to the hard work and dedication of Mr Upton, Mr Schweitzer, Mr Knight, Ms Butler, the college Prefects and Year 11 Event Management team.

Thank you to all who attended and made the day ‘hopeful’.

By Lola Irwanto, Mikaela Vanderburg , David Boniwell, Wendy Bristow and Caleb Ritchie


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King’s Chess News

Thursday, March 29, 2012

Round 1 - Gold Coast Schools Chess Competition

TERM 2 SCHOOL

TOURNAMENT EVENTS : Thursday 3rd May

Round 2 Gold Coast High Schools Competition

Wednesday 30th May Round 2 Gold Coast

Primary Schools Competition

King’s Library - Chess Books Available

IMPROVE YOUR GAME,

BEGINNING AND END GAME

BOOKS!

Fun websites where you can play chess with players from all over the world and

learn to be a more confident player.

Introducing Sam Shaw 2012 Primary

CHESS CAPTAIN

CONGRATULATIONS

NEWTON HOUSE

WINNERS OF ROUND 1 - 2012 PRIMARY

HOUSE CHESS COMPETITION

T H A N K Y O U TO ALL THE UPPER

PRIMARY CHESS STUDENTS WHO

HAVE BEEN CHESS BUDDIES TO OUR

YEAR 2 STUDENTS!

Gold Coast High Schools Teams Chess Competition, 29 February 2012 This term our top high school chess team placed 1st at the first round of the Gold Coast High Schools Teams Chess Competition held at Somerset College. Our top team has goals set high for this year and is working hard to achieve that with partic-ipating at many local, state and national adult and junior chess tournaments. Our second team in A division came 4th winning the right to play, along with our top team, in the Premier division in the second round of this competition during Term 2. Overall individually, Matt Pyper placed 2nd and Martin Jack placed 3rd. Great results! Division A: 1st Place *Daniel Lapitan, *Martin Jack, *Matt Pyper, *Kees Huband-Lint

4th Place *Ben Taylor, *Daniel Nowshadi, Joshua Russell, Joshua Chan (*Individual Winners) Gold Coast South Primary Schools Teams Chess Competition, 21 March 2012

Last Wednesday our primary chess teams had an awesome day at the first round of the Gold Coast South Primary Schools Teams Competition. In each division we had team placings and overall 14 students received individual awards for playing great chess on the day. The following students attended their first interschool competition and they all played extremely well: Bronte Redenbach (Yr6), Rebekah Galer (Yr6), Isaac Humphrey (Yr5), Kyle Winter (Yr3) and Jordan Chan (Yr1). Congratulations to all our primary school chess students who all showed great sportsmanship and thank you to the parents and grandparents who gave their time and support on the day. Keep on chessing!

Raelene Barton - Chess Coordinator

Division A: 3rd Place *Sam Shaw, *Elijah McNamara, Jacob Chan, Tosh Allan Division B: 1st Place *Sam Burns, *Sean Evans, Damon Hall, Jarrod Findley Division C: 2nd Place *William Laver, Blake Gittins, *Cayd Robertson, *Isaac Humphrey *Individual Winners + *Vanessa Jack, *Tayla Gittins, *Bronte Redenbach, *Rebekah Galer, *Austin Dickie, *Kyle Winter, *Justin Park

Back Row L-R : Matt Pyper, Ben Taylor Front Row L-R : Kees Huband-Lint, Daniel Lapitan, Martin Jack, Daniel Nowshadi

Div A

Back Row L-R : Elijah McNamara. Front Row L-R : Damon Hall, Jarrod Findley, Sam Burns, Sean Evans L-R : Cayd Robertson, Blake Gittins, William Laver, Isaac L-R : Jacob Chan, Sam Shaw, Tosh Allan Humphrey

Div C Div B

(*Individual Winners)

by partic-


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