College News

Kinder

The Ants and Bees went on Excursion on Thursday to the Fire Station and Lake Pertobe to celebrate the end of the Kinder year.

At the Fire Station the Fire crew taught valuable fire safety lessons such as having working smoke alarms in the house, having a family meeting point outside the house and "get down low, and go go go."

Afterward the children enjoyed a squirt with the giant hose and a tour through the truck.

At lake Pertobe the Ants and Bees explored the playground, the maze and the flying. Fox, followed by a picnic lunch and a treasure hunt. So many happy memories to close out the kinder year.

 

As we explored the purpose and events of Jesus’ birth, the Ant Group have been talking about Easter, and asking questions about Jesus’ death and resurrection. They have made the connection between the two major events of Jesus’ life.

To find out more, the Ants heard the story of the origins of the traditional candy cane, and 

enjoyed a candy cane hunt outside. 

The children discovered that the unique features of the candy cane are very significant, and remind us of the characteristics and mission of Jesus:

A special staff shape, to represent Jesus as our loving shepherd... and if you turn the candy cane around, it appears like a letter J for Jesus.

The candy cane is not soft and chewy, but hard, to remind us that Jesus is our Rock. He is unchanging and a strong foundation for our lives as we follow Him.The white colour of the candy cane was chosen because Jesus is pure and without sin, and there is no darkness found in Him.The red stripes remind us of the blood He shed on the cross to pay the price of our sins. 

 

What beautiful reminders for us, each time we see or enjoy a candy cane at Christmas time!

Sian Duggan

Early Years Educator

Junior School

Thank you for your attendance and warm encouragement as we celebrated the year together at Junior School Night of Celebration.

This event generates great enthusiasm and initiative, with every student and staff member involved and invested in the program presented.

Consequently, preparation and performance provide moments of great joy and passion, as we share together and build teamwork.

 

As the school year rapidly draws to a close, we are also celebrating the year’s successes in our classrooms and focusing on Christmas. Classrooms are sparkling with tinsel and Christmas craft, gingerbread is baking, Christmas songs are playing and conversations are centred around God’s amazing gift of Jesus on the very first Christmas.

We are all excited about making gifts, enjoying holidays, family traditions and delicious food, but most of all we know that it is Christ in Christmas, who provides real and lasting joy beyond December 25.

 

There has been a special event to look forward to every week in November. Whether excursions or classroom events, on every occasion we have been wonderfully supported by the generous help of parents, many of whom have taken time from work, or ‘moved mountains’ to make it a priority. Thank you!!

 

Last Wednesday, Year 1 enjoyed breakfast at

school, before heading off for a wonderful day at Port Fairy and Tower Hill. In beautiful sunshine, students walked to the lighthouse and explored Tower Hill reserve, furthering conversations about taking care of God’s world. Putting their maths skills to work, they carefully considered how best to spend $2 at the Port Fairy lolly shop, before visiting the Historical Society to further their study of contrasting the past with the present.  Thanks to the team of parents who accompanied Mrs Burgess, Mrs Raven and Mrs Benfell on the day, and to the dedicated parents who prepared and served an early breakfast at school.

 

Year 2 enjoyed the adventure of Kangaroobie earlier in the month, beginning with a very windy visit to the Twelve Apostles on the way. Hut building, a bumpy trailer ride, feeding cows, playing ‘ga-ga’, riding billy-carts down sloping

hills, a cricket match and building the tallest towers were just some of the memorable challenges enjoyed by the group.

It was a great day, and we thank Miss Job for her planning and preparation. We are also thankful to the energetic and enthusiastic dads, including Mr Gideon Kabenge, who accompanied Miss Job and Mrs Tucker on the day. Thanks also to the team of parents who prepared and served a very welcome dinner at school, to end a long and satisfying day.

Middle School

Our Middle School students have been taking the opportunity to learn surfing this term.  With the help of funding from the Sporting Schools initiative, Mr Jellie has organised free surfing lessons. Students, and staff, braved the weather and were able to learn from a professional, then take to the waves alongside their teachers.  What a great opportunity!

After School Fitness

On Thursday afternoons this term a number of dedicated students, teachers and parents have been participating in after-school fitness sessions. Sarah Caruana has been motivating us to work hard during the sessions which are conducted at Momentum Fitness in Dickson Street. All participants are to be encouraged and congratulated on their dedication to this program.

Senior School

Year 12 Graduation Diner

This year, the graduation dinner was again a wonderful way to celebrate the end of formal schooling forever. It was a very enjoyable evening attended by all the class of 2019, their parents, relatives, friends, and some teachers.

For four of the class, Abbey Greene, Ashleigh Spencer, Reuben Gleeson and Joshua Heard, this marked the end of a schooling journey that began in Kindergarten at King’s College 14 years ago.

For five of the families, this also marked the last year they would have a child at our school. While this is sad for King College, we are always extremely thankful for the terrific support these school families have provided through their many years of involvement.

 

Year 10 & 11 Camp

This year, for the first time, Years’ 10&11 combined for a camp at Anglesea.

It was held at Camp Wilkin and the focus of the three days together was preparing for leadership from a Christian perspective. Studies that focussed on what we could learn from great leaders of Biblical times were combined with physical activities like a high ropes course that presented students with a challenge to overcome in some way.

The students were terrific in the way they interrelated and encouraged each other with every activity.