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Thursday, August 2, 2012

Carnival Day Success

ÒEducatingÊstudentsÊinÊChristianÊleadershipÊforÊtomorrowÕsÊgenerationÓ

An exquisite Gold Coast winter’s day greeted us for our annual Carnival Day last Saturday. Starting at midday, thousands of people visited the college enjoying everything that was on offer! The rides, the market stalls, the variety of foods in the food lane and of course the fantastic student performances on stage. Having Carnival Day in the centre of the school worked incredibly well! Another fun part of the afternoon was the Oz Tag competition held on the sports oval with both past and present students competing. There were two teams of past students named The Olympians and The Juggernauts. After five rounds of games the final was between a Year 10 team named The Antics and a Year 12 team named Gotham PD. The Antics had a convincing win over Gotham PD in the final! All the fun and excitement came to a grand finale with a fireworks spectacular at dusk.

Well done to all the parents, staff and students whose work over the last few weeks and months culminated in such a successful day and a special thanks to the P&F Carnival Committee for the coordination all of the activities.

Last but certainly not least a HUGE thankyou to all who attended and supported, what has to be, our best Carnival Day yet!

- Thursday, August 2, 2012

Early Learning Programs Primary

Rattle Clang Ka Bang Ka Chang

Noah’s Ark rang to the happy sounds of the Jesus And Me (J.A.M.) Show last week, a fun new show for 2 to 6 year olds featuring Dr Doolots and his puppet animal friends and action songs written especially for this age group.

Children sang and laughed their way through the interactive performance with the message of looking to Jesus as our daily guide.

Parenting with Power

Scripture of the week: And your ears shall hear a word behind you saying, “This is the way, walk in it,” when you turn to the right or to the left. Isaiah 30:21

ConscienceGod has placed a conscience inside each person. The primary

function of the conscience is to point people to a personal knowledge of God. Romans 2:15 describes the conscience as an internal witness inside non-believers that acknowledges God’s existence.

The conscience has other functions as well. The conscience provides internal promptings to children to do what’s right, but many parents miss opportunities to strengthen these promptings. Instead, parents emphasize parental promptings. One of the ways to increase the strength of a child’s internal promptings is to send children on missions where they have to rely on internal promptings and then take initiative themselves.

Instead of saying, “Go clean up the Lego in the playroom,” you might say, “Please go look in the playroom and see if you can find anything out of place in there.” Teaching children to see what needs to be done is the first step toward motivating them to make changes on their own. You might also say, “Oops, honey, think for a minute,” as he/she is about to leave the table without helping to clean up. Or, “Would you please think of a way you can help in these frustrating few minutes before dinner?”

Raising the awareness often requires that parents allow children to fill in some of the blanks by seeing what needs to be done for themselves and then taking initiative to do it.

Strategy for the week: Encourage children to look for and find areas where they can help. Reward for helping that has been spontaneous on seeing the need. Use the above strategies to encourage children to become more independent in this area.

~ In His service, Klaus Knobloch and Rosemary Whincop

Thursday, August 2, 2012 -

SecondaryCompassion

In a world where it seems that there is little compassion in today’s younger generation, it is very necessary for us to nurture compassion in our young people for the benefit of future generations and society in general. It is very frightening when we see on the news or read about people who have hurt others or committed a crime and have shown no remorse and cannot empathise with the victim and the family involved. Having compassion and empathy is part of the very fabric of a positive and caring society.

Here are just some ideas we may choose to use to nurture compassion and empathy in our children –

• NOTICEtheneedsandhurtsofthosearoundyou.

• NEVERbelittle,ridicule,orjokeaboutsomeoneelse’s circumstances.

• IMAGINEwithyourchildrenwhatitwouldbeliketobe handicapped.

• PRAYasafamilyforthedifficultiesofothers.

• VISITfriendsandrelativesinthehospital.

• SHAREbooksandarticlesaboutpeople’schallenges.

• TALKabouthowtragedieshaveimpactedthoseyou know.

• ASKyourchildrenhowtheywouldfeelifhardthings happened to them.

• HELPtheelderlyinyourneighbourhoodand/orchurch.

• DISCUSStheissuesofbeinghomeless.

• BUYgiftsforaneedyfamilyforChristmas.

• GOonamissiontrip.

This is not an exhaustive list – maybe some of these you would consider doing and no doubt you may have other ideas that you are already employing to nurture compassion in your children. Ultimately being compassionate begins at home when we learn to show compassion towards siblings and other family members – even our pets.

Happy parenting. I wish you Jesus. A choice to make. Remember God’s esteem. Ideal Valentine. I’ll keep you in myprayers. Why/How. The Greatest. The joy of motherhood. Give thanks. Pray. Thankful hearts are happy hearts. Trust the Lord. KnowwhoyouareinChrist.Nurturecompassion.

~ Rhonda Bevan, Head of Secondary

GeneralMultiply Your TalentQuote from ‘Walk in Faith’ by Ray McCauley

For to everyone who has, more will be given, and he will have an abundance; but from him who does not have, even what he has will be taken away. Matthew 25:29

In the parable of the talents, each person was given talents according to his ability, but all had the potential to multiply their talent.

If I were in the business of selling vacuum cleaners and one of my salesmen sold five machines in one day and another took his demonstration model and left it in the boot of his car (to keep it safe), then without a doubt I would take the latter machine from the lazy rep and give it to the one who made a profit. That is just common sense! Likewise, if God has given you a talent, use it for His glory - don’t bury it. As you use it, there will be an increase and that increase pleases God. Well done, good and faithful servant! God has given you talents and abilities for a purpose which includes not only you and your family, but others as well. Your talent may be singing / letter writing / hospital visitation / exhorting / serving, but whatever talent God has given you, dedicate it to Him, use it and allow it to be multiplied.

Let your fruit be evident to all around you and allow it to increase.

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

LIBRARY OLYMPICS @ THE RESOURCE CENTRE

There are many Olympic activities to do in the Resource Centre

during class time as well as first break every day.We have colouring-in, games, and you can even write a letter

to your favourite athlete!So, come in and check it out!!

~ Mrs Hawkins and Mrs O’Brien

Primary

“Educating students in Christian leadership for tomorrow’s generation”

KING’S CHRISTIAN COLLEGEKING’S CHRISTIAN COLLEGE - Thursday, August 2, 2012

Sport News


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Year 12 Students

AthleticsI am soproudof our ridiculously talented athletes at King’s!

This week has seen more fantastic results at various athletics events from Year 2 right through to Year 12.

HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETICS CARNIVALWell I must say that I was very impressed with the talent that

I saw at the 2nd day of the High School Athletics Carnival last Thursday. More records were broken and students have now beenselectedtorepresentKing’sattheupcomingAPScarnival.

I’mnotsurewhoallowedMrKnight to take themicrophoneagain,butthereisnodoubtinanyone’smindthatMrKnightlovesto talk up his Finney team. While they started the day off well by winning thewarcry, I’mafraid thatMrKnight isnowsufferingwith a serious case of the blues after Finney was dominated by Newton. Yes that’s right, Newton have been crowned the 2012 High School Athletics Champions.

Newton 4782Finney 4484Rayleigh 4160 Tyndale 4048Congratulations to the following age champions:13 Yr Girls1st AdelleVenter Tyndale 163pts2nd Chloe Duncanson Newton 121pts3rd BrittaniNeyman Newton 114pts

13 Yr Boys1st Joel Lonsdale Rayleigh 206pts 2nd Rahul Mathur Newton 167pts3rd BrandonShiel-Butera Newton 118pts

14 Yr Girls1st MichelleBristow Tyndale 164pts2nd Alicia Green Finney 106pts3rd Taylah Houchen Rayleigh 101pts

14 Yr Boys1st LucasMartin Rayleigh183pts2nd Reith Fraser Rayleigh 155pts3rd Martin Jack Finney 132pts 15 Yr Girls1st LorenLondon Rayleigh 189pts2nd Denise Petcu Newton 121pts3rd Lola Irwanto Newton 112pts

15 Yr Boys1st Jace Ise Finney 165pts 2nd MinSong Newton 118pts3rd Jaebin Lee Rayleigh 113pts

16 Yr Girls1st KristallWalcott Newton 108pts2nd SarahRichter Finney 97pts3rd ZoeSnooks Finney 90pts

16 Yr Boys1st Alan Lehner Rayleigh 162pts2nd BradleighStevens Finney 143pts3rd Jesse Phillips Newton 127pts

News from the King’s Locker Room WEEK 3

Tyndale (Brittany Kucsak) and Rayleigh (Rhegan Bennetts) House Captains getting into the spirit of the carnival

Finney House Captain – Matthew Shepherd

17+ Yr Girls1st Mikayla Soper Rayleigh 151pts 2nd PaigeTurnbull Rayleigh 139pts3rd Emily Carey Newton 123pts

17+ Yr Boys1st BernardLierse Tyndale 177pts 2nd Peter Eddowes Tyndale 140pts 3rd IsaiahGuade Newton 139pts






Sport News

Championship DayA HUGE congrats to the 24 10-12 yr old students who

competed at Championship Day on Monday at Pizzey Park. You did your best andmadeKing’s proud! Wehavehad themoststudents ever qualify through to the next level, which is a great achievement for the team.

Congratulationstothefollowing19studentswhohavemadeitthroughtoregionalsonTuesday28AugustatGriffithUniversity:

10 yr girls• JasmyneCoventry-800m

• TanikaMahon-longjump,discus,100m

• TiarnaBembrick-multievent

• NicoleRaju-shotput

10 yr boys• NathanBow-discus,100m

• JordanSergis-multievent

11 yr girls• CandiceRichards-discus,multievent

• LeahSimpson-800m,longjump,highjump

• MadisonPrice-longjump,multievent

• TiffanyChavez-800m

• KylieMiokovich-shotput

11 yr boys• IsaacHawkins-shotput,discus

• TysonMartin-multievent

• WilliamMoore–discus

12 yr girls• RaeleneStevens-discus,highjump,longjump,100m

• LaylaOxborrow-800m

12 yr boys• JonathanRobertson-multievent

• HiltonBird-discus

• JackCastle-800m

We look forward to seeing your fantastic results at regionals! We’re behind you all the way!!!

News from the King’s Locker Room (CONTINUED)

Now is the time to get to training sessions for those last minute technique pointers from our professional coaches. I know that our coaches, James and Andrew, are keen to teach the high school students how to use the starting blocks, hurdles and fine tune techniques for in the field events. The following training sessions are available to our high school students before the APS carnival:• Tuesdays7/8&14/8 7-8am• Thursday9/8 7-8am• Monday13/8 3:20-4:30pm

Just remember that you get treated to a free lunch at Robina Town Centre if your team wins age group champion at APS…now surely that’s worth training for.

Tiarna Bembrick and Jasmyne Coventry looking stylish in the King’s skins and singlet as they lead

from the front

Tyson Martin flying through the air

Name: Luka Lewis

Class: 6W

Favourite event/s: 100m, 200m, long jump.

What sports do you play?Athletics, rugby, touch, soccer, surfing, skating and my ultimate favourite is… gymnastics.

What’s the best thing about KATS?There are a variety of disciplines, which you can choose from to be trained in.

What are your goals for athletics this year?I want to get under 14 seconds in 100m sprints.

Who inspires you the most?UsainBoltandBryanHabanabecausetheyarethebestatsprintsand rugby.

Why do you want to represent King’s for athletics?BecauseKing’sisthebomb!

As you can see it’s been a busy, but very successful week with athleticsatKing’s!I’mlookingforwardtoseeingwhatoursquadscan do at the APS Athletics Carnivals this year!

3,2,1...GOKING’S!!!

~ Trishelle Grady, Athletics Coordinator (P-12)

IMPOSSIBLE IS NOTHING!






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

UQ Junior All Comers MeetLast Sunday a number of our students competed at the

UniversityofQueensland’s JuniorAll-Comersmeet inBrisbane.We had some outstanding results, especially amongst our 9yroldboysandgirls. This eventwasanopportunity forourstudents to practice for the upcoming APS Athletics Carnival and for our juniors to compete for the first time. Congratulations to all students who competed and a big thankyou to the parents for taking your children.

KATS Athletics Junior Development ProgramMonday saw the launch of our KATS Athletics Junior

Development Program. We had 27 students from Years 2 and 3 trialling for a position in the squad. I was extremely impressed by therawtalentthatIwitnessed.King’shassomefantasticjuniorathletes, who I know will do well in athletics under the guidance of our coaches. This new program will not only uncover talent, but will strengthen our athletics squad in future years so that we continue to lead the way in athletics.

KATS Athlete of the WeekName: Raelene Stevens

Class: 7F

Favourite event/s: 100m, 200m, high jump, long jump, discus.

What sports do you play?Athletics, volleyball.

What’s the best thing about KATS?I like how the coaches invest in me and encourage me to do my best.

What are your goals for athletics this year?To get to nationals for high jump and discus.

Who inspires you the most?Sally Pearson because she is fully committed to achieving her athletics goals. Cathy Freeman also inspires me because she con-tinued to try her hardest when she was competing even when she didn’t always perform to her best.

Why do you want to represent King’s for athletics?So that I can help the team to win, which will give our school a good reputation for athletics.

Raelene Stevens Luka Lewis

2012 KATS OlympicsStudents fromYears 2-7 who are part of our KATS Athletics

Squad and Junior Development Program are invited to compete atour1stKATSOlympics,whichisbeingheldthiscomingMonday6 August at the King’s Sports Fields from 3:30-5pm. Letterswere sent home this week with more details. The afternoon will conclude with prize presentations and a free sausage sizzle. I look forward to seeing lots of parents there supporting their children and meeting other parents in our squad.






Track TalkWell another week has passed and again, plenty has been

happening athletics wise.

Last Thursday our secondary students took part in Day 2 of their athletics carnival. This was held up at the tartan track at GriffithUniversity. Itwasabigandeventfulday,and Ienjoyedwatching our older students in action. As was the case with Day 1 of the carnival, I witnessed a large amount of talented kids, who are raw in their ability, as they have never trained specifically in any athletics disciplines. I did my best to walk around and meet and help as many students as I could, and I hope now with APS is not far away, that students will make their way down to the numerous training sessions that are available at school. If you are keen to train, but cannot make these school sessions, then please get in touch with me, and something can be arranged outside of school hours. My details are as follows if you are seeking outside training.

Email: [email protected]

Mobile:0408391039

On Sunday,TrishelleGrady and I travelled up to Brisbane tothe University of Queensland with a small team of our primary students to compete in the UQ Junior All-comers Athletics meet. This was a great opportunity for the students who have been regularly training within the KATS program to apply alltheir aquired skills and fitness in a competition setting. For the majority of the students who travelled to this meet, this was their first competition since their school carnival, so it gave Trishelle

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

and I an indication on how our students are progressing. Our students did great, particularly in the sprint and throwing events. For anyone interested in the results from this meet, here is the link http://www.uqsport.com.au/athletics-meets-results

The team looked the part warming up as a group in centre field with their school competition outfits. Most of the participants at thismeetwerebased in either Brisbane, SunshineCoast, orToowoomba areas, and had never seen or even heard of our school. But now they know that there is a school on theGoldCoast that has a very healthy athletics program, so word will begin to spread as time goes by......we can only become bigger and better, and attract more and more talented athletics stars to our already strong team!!!

Finally, on Monday we had the Gold Coast South District Championship Day. Our school had a whopping 24 students competing, which I’d say would’ve been the most students from any school. And just like last time they tasted success, they did so againonthisday.Wehad19studentsqualifyfortheregionals.....that’s80%ofourteamprogressingtothenextlevel!!!Ihavebeeninformed that this is a record number of students for our school. I am so very proud of our team, both students and staff. I’m absolutely certain that the other APS schools are well and truly freaking out about coming up against us at the APS carnival next month......andSOTHEYSHOULDBE!!!!

Yours in Athletics,

~ James Clark, Kings Head Athletics/Cross Country Coach

It’s on again! Please keep those Coles vouchers coming in.





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Sport News

Important Sports Dates for AugustMonday6August KATSOlympics King’sSportsFields

Friday 10 August High School ½ Day APS Athletics Carnival RunawayBay

Wednesday 15 August High School APS Athletics Carnival,GriffithUni

Thursday 16 August Primary School APS Athletics Carnival,GriffithUni

Tuesday28August PrimaryRegionalAthletics Carnival,GriffithUni

News from the King’s Locker Room (CONTINUED)

Outstanding AchievementsEmily CareyLast Sunday Emily (12N) competed in the Gold Coast Regional

rowing trials at Murwillumbah. Emily was the fastest qualifier in the 2km time trials and as such is in the Gold Coast Regional squad to attend the Queensland All Schools Championships in SeptemberupatBundaberg.

Emily will be competing in the final regional schools regatta for 2012 at Coomera next weekend. Congratulations Emily, we wish you well for all future races.

State Cross CountryThe state cross country carnival was held last weekend (9

weeksaftertheAPScarnival)andKing’shadfourrunnerscom-peting in the South Coast Team. These runners have been train-ing the entire time and have shown the type of dedication that is required when you are competing at the top level. Erika Chavez, who is currently in Year 7, ran extremely well and finished 35th overall for her event. In that same race, Dimittee Coventry contin-ued to impress finishing in 11th place, edging closer and closer to becoming a national runner!

Bernard Lierse accepting the overall winning trophy on behalf of South Coast District

Emily Carey

Erika Chavez Dimitee Coventry Joel Lonsdale

Joel Lonsdale was rewarded for a year of solid training with a15thplace in theboys14yearoldevent.BernardLiersewasour other male representative who ran a good race to finish 25th intheboys17yearoldevent.Bernywasnamedcaptainofthedistrict team and has become a popular favourite with the team. Our runners helped elevate South Coast to overall winners of the carnival, beating 11 other districts! We congratulate you all on your wonderful achievements and dedication in such a demand-ing sport.





Thursday,August2,2012-Page9

General

Nipper Sign On 2012

When Bond Uni Sport Excellence Complex Swimming Pool Where

What to Know Sunday August 12 8am til 12noon Sunday August 19 9am til 1pm

What to Bring

At least one parent/carer must join as a financial member. Sign on and pool proficiency will be completed on the day. (see www.northburleighslsc.com.au/junior-activities for pool swim requirements) Junior swimwear is available to purchase or order on the day. Payment can be made by cash, cheque or eftpos

Membership Prices

Birth certificate for all first time nippers Goggles, towel, swimwear and $1 pool entry fee

Kids U6&U7 $85 U8-U14 $110 (includes carnival entry fees) Parent/Carer Active, Long Service or Award member $60 New Associate $90 Renewing Associate $80 Family Package Discount = 15% * 4 or more members joining Eg. 1 parent + 3 Nippers or 2 parents + 2 nippers

Get Ready to Have FUN!

*Conditions apply, see website for

more information






GeneralChristian Conference

PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN - KINGDOMKIDS(YEARS1-6)ANDKINGDOMKIDSJR(AGES2-5)

Worship, Leadership and Mission streaMs

phone: 5593 4233email: [email protected]

register online: kingdomconference.net.au

Mission TripImpact Youth is running a local mission trip the week

aftertheKingdomYouthConference(Oct3-6).Thisisafour day trip aimed to equip students in generosity and mission work. The total cost for both events (including food and accommodation) is $140.

For Secondary Students

A global community of leaders passionate about the potential of well-led churches and

organisations to change the world.

OCTOBER 19 & 20

NEWLIFE UNITING CHURCHROBINAQLD

For more information and to registerPhone55789322

Email [email protected]

Do you have a major event or conference coming up in your church? Let us know and we will put the details in the weekly newsletter.








Accounts News• Term 3 fees are now overdue unless you are on a weekly,

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Dates for your diary...August8-10 Year8&10CampsAugust 10 APS (HS) Athletics Carnival Half DayAugust 15 Open DayAugust 15 APS (HS) Athletics Carnival August 16 APS (PS) Athletics CarnivalAugust 21 P&F MeetingAugust19-23 Years6&7CanberraTripAugust 24 Yrs 6 & 7 Student Free DayAugust 27 Noah’s Ark Fathers NightAugust29 P-7Father’sAfternoon

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Friday5October-4March2013.Under8,10,12,14,16Boys&Girls.Sign on Fri 24 August & Fri 7 Sept from 4 -6.30 and Sat 1 & Sat 15 Sept9-11.30amatMallawaDrive,PalmBeach.FormoreinfocallJimon0402170784

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P&F Thank YouParents & Friends would like to give a big

THANKYOU to all parents, teachers and studentsfor creating a great atmosphere and attending our Carnival Day fun.

Thank you to all parents for baking goods, working on stalls and BBQ, donation cent auction and sideshow alley prizes and to our wonderfully talented children for the days entertainment.

Also a big thankyou to the church team for all their help .

A fun-filled day with perfect weather and smiling faces made for a superb event !

See you all there again next year.Many thanksMelissa Potts P&F Secretary

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