College News
Principal's Update
In Memory of Julie Pech
King's College would like to acknowledge the passing of Julie Pech who went to be with the Lord on April 12th, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
Julie was a former school council member and CRT at King’s College, as well as a dedicated member of Gateway Church, retired manager at Mpower and a passionate supporter of missions in Thailand.
Throughout her illness, Julie remained remarkably strong, and her unwavering faith in God was a true inspiration to all who knew her. Our deepest condolences to Ian, Daniel, Naomi, Heidi, Levi and the wider family.
Farewell to Sue Cressall
After 14 years of faithful service to King’s College, Sue Cressall has decided to make a lifestyle change and will be relocating to Melbourne. This move will allow her to be closer to her son, daughter-in-law, and grandchildren.
Sue’s last day with us will be Friday 16 May. We are grateful for Sue’s many years of dedicated service and the valuable contributions she has made to our school community.
ANZAC Day Services
This year, King’s College students proudly represented the College at ANZAC Day services across southwest Victoria, with participation in Dennington, Warrnambool, and Mortlake.
At the Dennington service, Maise, Caitlyn, and Jemima laid a wreath on behalf of King’s College, honouring the courage and sacrifice of Australian servicemen and women.
In Warrnambool, a large group of students took part in the community march, including Daisy, Bianca, Blake, Kiara, Nekoda, Josiah, Esther, Lachlan, Grace M, Eli, Grace H, Ruby, Dan, and Jess. As part of the formal service, Lachlan and Grace read In Flanders Fields, while Jess and Dan laid a wreath on behalf of the College. Other students, Ben and Ruth, as well as staff member Andrew Philpot, also joined in official commemorations.
Meanwhile, in Mortlake, Lachlan, Bridie, and Millie represented the College in the local march and laid a wreath as part of the community service.
We extend our thanks to all students and staff who took part in these commemorative events. Your presence was a meaningful contribution to the community and a wonderful tribute to the ANZAC legacy. The photos below capture some of the sentiments and moments from these special services.
Allister Rouse
Principal
PTFA Mother's Day Event
At King’s College, in partnership with our PTFA, we deeply value and honour all mothers and mother figures in our community. As a heartfelt thank you, we warmly invite you to a special Mother’s Day ‘Coffee & Treat With Mum’ Morning - a time to pause, connect, and celebrate you!
Date: Friday 9th May
Time: 8:00am – 9:00am
Location: King’s College
Students are encouraged to bring along their mother, grandmother, aunty, mother figure or special person to enjoy a coffee and treat together. It promises to be a joyful morning celebrating the incredible women who enrich our lives so wonderfully!
To help us plan and run this event as smoothly as possible, we would love for you to complete this form by Wednesday 7th May.
VCE VM Maker's Market
Following the success of last year's event, the VCE VM Maker's Market returns on Friday 9 May, from 3:25PM to 6PM. An afternoon of food, market stalls, a car wash and live music! Our PTFA will also be running a BBQ during the event.
Staff and Year 4-12 Students can register to run a stall here.
Parents/Guardians and Staff can register to get their car washed here.
We hope to see you there!
Gideon Kabenge Live in Concert
We invite you to join us on Friday 23 May at 7PM in the King’s College Auditorium for an incredible night of live music with Ugandan Christian music artist Gideon Kabenge! Supported by Demby McKenzie & King’s College Students.
All proceeds raised from ticket and snack bar sales will go towards completion of the orphange dormitory at Ararat Christian School in Uganda.
This concert is open to all, so bring along your family and friends for this exciting event.
Click this link to buy your tickets now. We look forward to seeing you there!
Gardening Club
We’re excited to announce the start of a Gardening Club! Our first meeting will be on Monday 5th May at lunchtime to gauge interest and chat about what the club might look like. Everyone is welcome – whether you’re a seasoned green thumb or just curious to get your hands in the soil!
Gardening is a wonderful way to boost wellbeing – it helps us slow down, connect with nature, and enjoy the satisfaction of nurturing something and watching it grow. It can reduce stress, improve mood, and give a real sense of purpose and accomplishment. Plus, being outdoors and working with others is great for our physical and mental health.
Our aim is to prepare and maintain the garden beds, planting seasonal veggies and herbs. These will be used in the Food Tech room or taken home by students to enjoy with their families. If you have spare seedlings or cuttings, we would love some donations to help get us started. Every little bit helps!
As we work and grow together, let’s remember the beauty of creation and the joy of caring for it.
“The Lord God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it.” – Genesis 2:15
See you Monday at lunch – let’s get growing!
Ally Robinson
Teacher
2025 Youth Mental Health Roadshow
Brophy Family & Youth Services invite you to a special Youth Mental Health Roadshow featuring one of Australia’s leading psychologists, Dr. Michael Carr-Gregg.
As a trusted expert in child and adolescent mental health, Dr. Carr-Gregg will bring his wealth of experience to this exclusive event designed for parents and caregivers who are eager to support their children through the complex challenges of today’s world.
Monday 5th May 7PM at the Lighthouse Theatre. Book your free tickets here.