Thursday, February 16, 2012

Year 6 Medieval DayOn Wednesday, Year 6 participated in the activities of Medieval Day which was presented by Living History

Australia Pty Ltd. While it was a fun and entertaining day for the students, it was also very informative enhanc-ing their knowledge and understanding of events and people from history.

Included was a performance by Roland, Arwen and Matt in the auditorium where they dressed up as a monk, knight, noble lady, inquisitor and warrior. There was an inquisition where Josiah Morey was pulled out from the crowd as an her-etic! A combat display was viewed in the COLA, plus the students enjoyed outside acitivities of dance and archery. The ‘hands-on’ activity al-lowed the students to hold swords, helmets, chainmail and shields amongst other things.

A great day was had by all and we would like to thank Living History Australia Pty Ltd for coming along and teaching the Year 6 students all about the medieval times.

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Early Learning Programs Primary

“You be the mother, I’ll be the dad”

As young children engage in imaginative play they are learning to make sense of the world around them, to un-derstand the role of mother, baby, father or doctor, to de-velop their interests e.g. trains or simply to connect with a friend, share joys and delight in new discoveries.

Parenting with PowerScripture of the week: He

who loves his son disciplines him promptly.

~ Proverbs 13:23-25

Punishment or DisciplineHave you ever thought about the difference be-

tween punishment and discipline? There’s really quite a difference. Punishment gives a negative con-sequence, but discipline means to teach. Punishment is negative; discipline is positive. Punishment focuses on past misdeeds. Discipline focuses on future good deeds. Punishment is often motivated by anger. Dis-cipline is motivated by love. Punishment focuses on justice to balance the scales. Discipline focuses on teaching, to prepare for next time. The child who teases relentlessly, the child who whines for a snack and the child who bickers with his brother, all have one thing in common: a need to change patterns of behaviour and a need to change the heart. Some par-ents only use punishment or anger to motivate their children to act differently. This attitude says, “If I just point out the problem enough times, he’ll eventually change.” What these kids really need is firm correc-tion with a positive focus. Be sure to tell your children what they should do in place of the unwanted behav-iour. Teach them right responses to replace the nega-tive ones. Have them practise doing the right thing before they are free to go. It takes more work to disci-pline instead of punish but the rewards are certainly worth it. Children grow and develop new patterns of healthy responses.

Strategy for the week: What have you done with your children to teach them in the midst of a conflict? This week, focus on discovering the underlining prob-lem and seek to teach and develop your children’s strat-egies for self control, insight and problem solving when tough times arise.

~ In His service, Klaus Knobloch and Rosemary Whincop

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SecondaryJesus is my Valentine

Children’s PoemJesus is my Valentine; I talk to Him each day.

He never, never leaves me; and always listens when I pray.

Yes He is my Valentine; there is no love like His.

He is the heart of all that is; for Him I breathe and live.

He’s a Valentine that never lies; never hurts or breaks.

He always has forgiven me; for all my past mistakes.

If you only knew my Valentine; You would love Him too.

For His love is always perfect; His love is always true.

So if your heart is longing; for a love that never ends,

for someone that is faithful; you know you can depend,

call upon my Valentine; He’ll wash away your sin. He will be your Valentine;

and your dearest, dearest friend.~ Susan Y Nikitenko ~

So, what do you think? Hopefully, we will all think of Valen-tine’s Day in a very different light from now on. Perhaps instead of thinking about what gifts may be coming our way on Valen-tine’s, we will firstly think of the gifts we have been given by Jesus.

Happy parenting. I wish you Jesus. A choice to make. Remem-ber God’s esteem. Ideal Valentine.

~ Rhonda Bevan, Head of Secondary

GeneralForgiveness!Quote from Power New Testament

Let’s say you ask for forgiveness for doing a bad thing. You ask for forgiveness and forgiveness is given! You still feel bad and you go back to God and ask forgiveness again. God will say, “What bad thing? My Son took it away; now go and live for Me! When you are forgiven, you are clean!” “But thanks to God’s gift of unde-served grace, He freely accepts us and sets us free from our sins because of Christ Jesus”. Count on it! Romans 3:24

If you wish to contact Guy Ormerod, College Chap-lain, you can write to - guy@kings.net.au or pastoral care: Kerrilee Walsingham - kwalsingham@kingscollege.qld.edu.au

Dates for your diary...February 21 HS APS Swimming Carnival P&F MeetingFebruary 22 HS Talent QuestFebruary 23 Scholarship ExamFebruary 20-24 Noah’s Ark Class Afternoon TeasFebruary 27&29 HS & Primary Regional Swimming CarnivalMarch 8 Primary APS Swimming CarnivalMarch 9 HS APS Rugby & Netball CarnivalMarch 10 Prep 2013 Introduction Day

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Until I saw this poem, I must admit that I had never thought of Jesus as a Valentine. However, when you think about it, He is the ideal Valentine.

Anaphylaxis Dear Parents,Across the college, we have a number of children who suffer

from life-threatening anaphylaxis. Although allergic reactions to food are common in children, severe life-threatening reac-tions are uncommon and deaths are rare. However, for children who suffer food-induced anaphylaxis, the result could be fatal. Children at King’s may have severe reactions to a variety of prod-ucts including, but not limited to, nuts, fish, milk, eggs and latex. While we realise we can not control everything, we ask you to think carefully when preparing lunches and snacks for school, es-pecially in the prep and lower primary departments, where chil-dren love to share. We ask specifically that if possible you avoid packing peanut butter sandwiches or bars which contain nuts.

We thank you for your assistance in this matter. ~ Andrea Webb, College Nurse

68 Gemvale Road, Reedy Creek 4227 07 5587 7600www.kingscollege.qld.edu.au kcc@kingscollege.qld.edu.au

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General

King’s Christian College uses and recommends Toshiba Photocopiers

Accounts News• Term 1 school fees have been charged and were

due Friday 3rd February.• High school levies, co-curricular/clubtastics, music

and dance fees where applicable will be charged mid February.

• Fees are due by the first week of each term to re-ceive the prompt payment discount.

• Payment plans can be via direct debit or BPay per week, per fortnight or per month over the whole year.

• Credit card plans can be set up automatically on the 15th, 26th per month or first week each term.

• To organise a plan please contact Elaine in admin via email elaine@kingscollege.qld.edu.au

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

program in Term 1 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: Thursday 9th February, Prep - Year 4, 3.15pm - 4.15pm. Sign up online at www.totalfootballacademy.com.au or call Andy Robinson on 0413 888 643.

Skipping ClubGold Coast Skipping Club is starting back for this year on 18th

February at 3pm at Miami State Primary School Hall.We would like to encourage all students from age 7 and above

to come and try skipping.It’s inexpensive and lots of fun, and great fitness.We are now offering FIRST SESSION FREE to all students so

they can come and try it out.Learne Hawkins, 0407720645goldcoastskipping@gmail.comwww.goldcoastskipping@vpweb.com.au

Medication SafetyParents are reminded that students are not to carry medica-

tion on their person, including paracetamol.It is easy to think that students are responsible enough to carry

and administer their own medication, however, it is equally easy to overmedicate with dramatic effects.

We have a large campus which enjoys the integration of stu-dents of all ages, from age four to young adults. Medication can be easily dropped or misplaced and one of our younger students may find it and inadvertently consume it.

As staff and parents, we have a responsibility to look after each and every student on our campus. I ask parents to assist us by ensuring all medication is handed in to the college clinic for our staff to administer and ensure its safe storage.

NB: Medication must be accompanied by parental consent and have a pharmacy label attached. Medication authority available on website or from clinic.

Thank you for your assistance in these matters. ~ Andrea Webb, College Nurse

Prep 2013Do you have a child due to start Prep next year?Families who have formally applied for a place in Prep 2013

have been invited to our Prep Orientation Day on March 10. Fol-lowing this day, families who attend will be invited for interviews and first offers for places will be made following these interviews.

If you have a child who is due to start Prep in 2013 and you haven’t completed an application, you must do so ASAP, so you can receive an invitation to the Prep Orientation Day.

St Vincent de Paul Society - Seeks Volunteers – Training Provided

The St Vincent de Paul Society is urgently seeking volunteers for the Stronger Families Program in Beenleigh, Logan and Gold Coast areas.

As a volunteer you will be required to undertake the training program, attend monthly meetings, and visit a family in-home on a weekly basis (weekday office hours) for 1-2 hours to sup-port them on a range of practical issues such as parenting skills, routines, budgets, hygiene, nutrition, cooking skills, behaviour management strategies etc.

Experience is not necessary, and training will commence on Tuesday 10th April 2012.

A volunteer information morning will be held at Vinnies, 25 Old Pacific Highway, Yatala (just up from the Yatala Pie Shop) on Tues-day 27th March 9am – 12pm.

For further information please contact Melissa on (07) 3807 6623.

Chapel ConcertWe are pleased to announce that the well-known Christian

singer/songwriter SEAN W SMITH will be performing at a com-bined chapel (Years 1 to 7 only) on the 28th February at 2pm. After the performance, CDs will be available for purchase (for par-ents and teachers only). Parents are also invited to join us at the back of the auditorium as we celebrate singing HiSTunes for the Lord! See you there!

P & F AssociationThe Parents and Friends Association meets at the Barista

Lounge on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 2.00pm.The first meeting of the year will be on Feb 21. We encourage

you to come along where you will be able to meet other King’s parents and be involved in discussions about P&F activities for the year.

The annual general meeting for the P&F will be held on March 20. We are calling for nominations for positions of President, Secretary and Treasurer. These are important roles in our com-munity and if you feel you can contribute by taking one of these positions, we encourage you to nominate your interest by email-ing parentsandfriends@kingscollege.qld.edu.au by March 13, or come along to the February meeting.

68 Gemvale Road, Reedy Creek 4227 07 5587 7600www.kingscollege.qld.edu.au kcc@kingscollege.qld.edu.au

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Sport News

News from the King’s Locker Room Primary School SportUpper Primary Swimming CarnivalKing’s staged their first Upper Primary short-course carnival at Nerang last Thursday and there were some sizzling performances in the

water. Many fast times were swum and participation in all events was outstanding. Due to the carnival being the first short-course meet, every swimmer that placed first overall in their events set a new short-course record. Congratulations to Rayleigh and Newton for win-ning the three major trophies on the day. We now look forward to our swimmers representing King’s proudly at APS, district and regional levels. We wish our swimmers well.

Aggregate Trophy (Overall Winner)1st Rayleigh 413pts 2nd Newton 338pts3rd Finney 222pts 4th Tyndale 205pts

House Spirit Trophy Points are accumulated for war cry, house colours, house cheering, and teacher’s house colours.1st Rayleigh2nd Newton3rd Finney4th Tyndale

Participation Trophy1st Newton2nd Rayleigh3rd Finney4th Tyndale

Congratulations to our Age Champions!!!9 Yr Girls1st Dani Salisbury Tyndale 30pts 2nd Holly Stolting Rayleigh 18pts3rd Lily Martin Rayleigh 8pts

9 Yr Boys1st Will Whittred Rayleigh 20pts2nd Jordan Bedggood Newton 16pts3rd Sam Capel Finney 14pts

10 Yr Girls1st Jasmyne Coventry Tyndale 46pts 2nd Tanika Mahon Finney 24pts3rd Jasmine Nahi Finney 8pts

10 Yr Boys1st Jordan Sergis Finney 42pts2nd Zane Jeffries Rayleigh 24pts3rd Kaidyn Fraser-Bell Rayleigh 12pts

11 Yr Girls1st Brooklyn Steele Rayleigh 56pts 2nd Candice Richards Tyndale 26pts3rd Bunyarat Ward Rayleigh 22pts

11 Yr Boys1st Joshua Cameron-McDonald Rayleigh 30pts2nd Riley Winter Finney 26pts3rd Ethan Fiebig Newton 14pts

12 Yr Girls1st Megan Bogatie Newton 80pts 2nd Ashleigh Evans Newton 24pts3rd Zoe Humphrey Finney 8pts

12 Yr Boys1st Elijah Winnington Rayleigh 80pts2nd Kye Jeffries Rayleigh 41pts3rd Jonathon Robertson Newton 38pts

13 Yr Girls1st Kaitlyn Walsh Newton 56pts 2nd Kylie Abrahams Newton 10pts3rd Ashlee Bull Newton 8pts

13 Yr Boys1st Bailey Mahon Finney 38pts2nd Chardan Stanford-Engwirda Rayleigh 28pts3rd Cameron Dickson Tyndale 10pts

Primary Winter Sports Selection TrialsStudents will begin selection trials for their nominated sport on Thursdays during sport time. Winter sports include: Girls and Boys – hockey, football (soccer), tennis, volleyball/newcombeballGirls only – netballBoys only – rugby (walla, mini A mini B, midi)

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Sport NewsHigh School SportStudents will continue sport on Friday in their APS teams. Trials against Emmanuel, All Saints and Somerset are coming up very soon.

Hinterland TrialsOn Tuesday 14th February trials were held for the boys and girls 15 & under and 19 & under Hinterland Touch. Congratulations to the

following students that were successful in making the regional team.15 & under boys Lincoln Crooks, Tiaan Deysel and Calvin Maree19 & under boys Travis Pearce, Thomas Otto, Victor Nieling, Matthew Kluver, John Wame and Jake Myors19 & under girls Jazmin Pearce

Outstanding AchievementsIsaac Hawkins, Hunter Dare, Luka LewisKing’s had three boys attend the QLD Junior State Cup for Oz-

tag. Isaac Hawkins and Hunter Dare represented the Gold Coast in the U11 team and Luka Lewis the U13 team. The boys had an outstanding competition narrowly missing the final. Luka has now been chosen to represent Queensland in the annual state of origin Oztag tournament to be played in June this year. What a wonderful achievement by our three primary sporting stars!!!

Paige OwenPaige had the opportunity to play on the QLD team in the school program (via an invi-

tation) in the September holidays last year. She was selected to play for the Vikings Aus-tralian U14 girls in Barcelona Spain in May 2012. She also had the opportunity to tour Malaysia in the summer holidays with the Australian U13 girls and absolutely loved the two weeks of training and playing. We look forward to Paige excelling in all her sports this year.

Emily CareyEmily competed last weekend in the NSW Rowing State Championships at Penrith.

She finished with a bronze medal in the U19 single skull and a gold medal in the U19 double skull. We wish her all the best at the National Championships next month over in Perth.

AthleticsThe following students from King’s have qualified for the Little Athletics State Championships to be held at QSAC, Nathan in Brisbane

from 23-25 March.Madison Price Leah SimpsonHayley Price Raelene StevensBernard Lierse Candice RichardsMichelle Bristow Jake MyersErika Chavez Tiffany Chavez Jonathan RobertsonCongratulations to all of you and we look forward to hearing how you go.

Keep letting me know if students are excelling in sport so we can celebrate their wonderful achievements with the King’s community and also so I can keep a record for Colours and Sports Awards night. Either ring me at school or email me at jgrady@kingscollege.qld.edu.au

Important Sporting Dates for the month of February

Carnivals 16th February Primary District Swimming Carnival (Somerset Pool)21st February HS APS Swimming Carnival (Somerset Pool – 1pm – 5.30pm)27th & 29th February HS and Primary South Coast School Sports Regional Swimming Trials (TSS Pool)

High School Hinterland Trials23rd February Baseball 18yrs & under

Primary School District Trials (Change of dates)15th & 22nd February Netball16th & 23rd February Basketball28th February U11 Rugby League

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

Luka LewisHunter DareIsaac Hawkins

Emily CareyPaige Owen

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SecondaryYear 12 Camp

Year 12 camp was held on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday

last week at QCCC Tamborine Mountain. The Year 12s were ready to make the most of every opportunity with this being their last camp. The activities on offer ranged from bushwalking, to high ropes, to lawn bowls and of course the famous obstacle course.

The first night was the garbage bag formal. All of the students

really got into dressing up in their garbage bags and helping each other with the final touches on their outfits. Students re-sponded very well to the night’s proceedings… a ‘Cinderella Ball’ evening filled with perfect manners, a fashion parade and a disco. Following this was a devotional time with Pastor Guy.

Year 12 camp, as has been for the past few years, was themed around the concept of ‘Choices’. It was designed to push students both physically and spiritually. Devotions were a fantastic end to both nights at camp. Students enjoyed the time praying with and for their friends.

After three fun filled days, the students returned home tired,

but with many great memories of their last ever high school camp.