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

KING’S CHRISTIAN COLLEGEKING’S CHRISTIAN COLLEGE

Thursday, February 10, 2011

Senior Badges andPrefect Induction

Proud parents, grandparents, friends and pastors gathered on Wednesday for the induction of our 2011 College Captains and Head Prefects. Also at this ceremony, all our Year 12 students received their ‘Senior’ badges and all were encouraged to be leaders and to show their leadership to the student body.

Jiminder Bansal and Eliza Damianopoulos are our College Captains and are very ably supported by Barnaby Baker and Ilene Alison as Head Prefects. These leaders and the prefect body along with Prefect Coordinator, Mr Brendan Schweitzer, have great vision for what they plan to achieve this year.

These young people accept a very serious role and agree to uphold the Prefect Pledge which reflects the standards King’s expects of them. We have included a copy of the Prefect Pledge (on page 9) so parents and students can see what is expected of our College leaders.

~ Rhonda Bevan, Head of Secondary

L to R: Barnaby Baker, Jiminder Bansal, Eliza Damianopoulos and Ilene Alison

- Thursday, February 10, 2011

Early Learning ProgramsParenting with Power

Scripture of the week: In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus. Philippians 2:5

When Children Pick A Fight With You

Have you ever had a big argument with your child and you got really upset? When children are unhappy they often look for ways to draw their parents into an argument and they know just where your buttons are and how to push them to make you angry. “Dad wouldn’t do it that way” or “You never let me have fun”, might be all that’s needed to create the volcano effect. When children get angry and are looking for a fight, it is as if they step into the boxing ring and invite you to join them. This can be especially acute in families where parents have separated and in blended families where children now have step parents.

All too often parents, believing that they are stronger, smarter, and more powerful, are willing to put on the gloves and enter the ring to “teach their child a lesson” or “put him in his place”. The key indicator that says you want to accept the invitation to fight is your harshness. The inten-sity increases as each party is determined to win the battle. Unfortunately, setting ourselves up as opponents does more damage to the relationship than we expect.

So how can you, as a parent, defuse this tense situation? Instead of getting into the ring with your children, imagine going around the ring to the child’s corner and becoming a coach. You might say, “I’m not going to discuss this with you while you’re upset. First, you need to settle down and then we’ll talk about the problem”. Or, “The way you’re talking to me sounds like you’re trying to provoke me into an argument. I’m not going to fight with you”. This will also buy you some time to decide what your next step will be because, let’s face it, we just cannot make wise decisions when we are angry and frustrated.

In a biblical sense this means that you need to refuse to become a sparring partner and instead look for ways to improve the relationship with your child. This doesn’t mean that your child will instantly become responsive, but it does mean that you choose a different posture, one that offers healing instead of antagonism, and closeness instead of dis-tance.

Strategy for the week: Don’t allow yourself to get into a tense argument with your child. Coaching chil-dren out of the boxing ring means that we stop deal-ing with the issue at hand and instead discuss the way we’re relating to each other. Moving our focus from the issue to the process has a dramatic effect on the relationship when things begin to get tense.

~ In His service, Klaus Knobloch and Rosemary Whincop

Friends together in any weather!

It doesn’t take long for young children to en-joy each others’ company and share play time together.

“Dress ups” are always a popular pastime as

well as water play with the recent hot weather.

The things we share are the things we enjoy!

Primary

In a NutshellI found this ‘poem’ recently and thought it was ter-

rific. I am sure that many of us have heard sermons preached on many of these topics or we have read books on such topics. As a school we would not be fail-ing if we could instill these principles in our students. It is virtually a ‘How To Do Life’ for all.

The Greatest . . .The highest aim in life - to know God and do His will!The most enriching good habit - complimenting othersThe most destructive bad habit - worryThe greatest joy - givingThe greatest loss - loss of self-respect

The most satisfying work - helping othersThe ugliest personality trait - selfishnessThe most endangered species - dedicated leadersOur greatest natural resource - our youthThe ugliest look - a frown

The greatest “shot in the arm” - encouragementThe greatest problem to overcome - fearThe most effective sleeping pill - peace of mindThe most crippling failure disease - excusesThe surest way to limit God - unbelief

The most powerful forces in life - loveThe most dangerous piranha - a gossiperThe greatest Life-Giver - the CreatorThe world’s most incredible computer - the brainThe worst thing to be without - hope

The deadliest weapon - the tongueThe two most power-filled words - “I can”The greatest asset - faithThe most worthless emotion - self-pityThe most beautiful attire - A SMILE!

The most prized possession - self esteemThe most powerful channel of communication - PRAYERThe most contagious spirit - enthusiasmThe most urgent need - SALVATIONThe greatest attribute of Jesus - obedience

The GREATEST - GOD

Happy parenting. And so it is.

~ Rhonda Bevan, Head of Secondary

Thursday, February 10, 2011 -

SecondaryPrimaryNRL All Stars come to visit

Year 7 students along with some keen rugby league play-ers were honoured with a visit from three of the NRL All Stars at a special assembly on Tuesday.

Ben Hannant (Broncos), Feleti Mateo (NZ Warriors) and Shaun Kenny-Dowall (Roosters) were special guests at the college in the lead-up to the NRL All Stars v Indigenous All Stars. The players spoke to the students about healthy life-style choices including healthy eating and exercise. They shared about their own personal choices to maximise their fitness so they can perform at optimum level.

The students were then invited to ask questions of the players before an autograph signing session.

We would like to thank the players, NRL and Peter Reeves, NRL Development Officer, for supporting this initiative in our school.

‘It was so cool to have famous NRL players come to our school and talk to us about healthy eating. It was a good op-portunity to ask questions about how they got into footy.’ - Blake Redenbach 7B

‘It was an exciting change to the ordinary school day to have famous NRL players, that I look up to visit us. It was also pretty awesome to find out what junior clubs the play-ers came from, especially Ben Hannant, who played for Mudgeeraba Red Backs – my team.’ – Joel Lonsdale 7B

~ Lindsay Genge, Primary Sport Coordinator

Back Row: Lindsay Genge (Primary Sport Coordinator), Ben Hannant, Shaun Kenny-Dowall, Feleti MateoStudents: Kyle Findley 7J, Demarcus Cleverley 7G, Joel Lonsdale 7B, Jaidyn McNeill 7S

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

KING’S CHRISTIAN COLLEGEKING’S CHRISTIAN COLLEGE


GeneralSchool Fees Accounts News

• Term 1 school fees were charged on Tuesday 1st Feb. High school levies, co-curricular/clubtastics, music and dance fees where applicable will be charged mid-February. Fees were due by Friday 4th February unless you are on a payment plan.

• Payment plans can be paid via Direct Debit or Bpay on a weekly, fortnightly or monthly basis.

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

• To organise a plan please contact Elaine in admin via email: [email protected] State-ments will be sent to your email address. For email address changes please email [email protected]

King’s Christian College uses and recommends Toshiba Photocopiers

Ladies meetings every Thursday morning from 8.30am at King’s Christian Centre. Come along and bring a friend or meet a new one.

For more information please phone the church office 5593 4233 or Noreen O’Brien 0407 740793.

“Key Women”… A Ministry of King’s Christian Centre

Before School SupervisionPlease be reminded that in the morning, staff supervision

of playgrounds begins at 8.00am. Please do not bring stu-dents to school prior to 8.00am as playground supervision is not available. (A Before School Care program is available from 7.30am for students up to Year 3.)

P&F Association AGMThe annual general meeting for the Parents and Friends

Association will be held at 2.00pm on Tuesday February 15 at the Barista Lounge outside the church auditorium.

At the AGM a new P&F Committee will be elected and we encourage all parents to come along. If you wish to nominate for one of the elected positions - President, Sec-retary or Treasurer - please indicate by emailing [email protected]

King’s Friday MarketsFrom Friday afternoon, we will be introducing the King’s

Friday Markets from 2.30pm at the undercover area on the playing fields.

This week we will have a vegetable stall and a coffee van, so while you are waiting to pick up your children, why not pick up some fresh vegetables and a coffee.

If you have any ideas for other stalls in the future, please let us know by writing to [email protected]

Dates for your diaryFebruary 11 HS APS Swimming Time Trials

February 15 P & F Meeting

February 14-16 Year 11 Camp

February 22 HS APS Swimming Carnival

February 23 HS Talent Quest

February 22-25 Noah’s Ark Class Afternoon Teas

February 27 School Staff Dedication Service

February 28 Combined Regional SwimmingFor more details and updates visit the website -www.kingscollege.qld.edu.au click on calendar.

Primary District Sports TrialsNominations 2011

Gold Coast South District School Sport provides opportu-nities for young athletes to trial and gain selection onto a district team to compete at regional competition.

King’s Christian College, as a member of GCSDSS, is able to nominate students to trial for a place on the district team:

• two or three young athletes of suitable ability• who have demonstrated a very high level of skill

and a very high level of sportsmanshipAges: 10, 11 and 12Sports: netball, basketball, rugby league, hockey, football

(soccer), touch football, AFL, tennis, softball, cricket and golf (regional level).

Nomination forms are available from upper primary re-ception or the college website. Forms to be submitted to Mr Genge by Friday, February 18, 2011.

King’s Car Maintenance Course for Women

King's International College is running a new short course for women who want to learn how to maintain their cars. The course has been designed as "hands-on" to develop women's confidence in learning more about what is under the hood of their vehicle and covers vital car maintenance. Women will be able to ask questions in a friendly group set-ting and is designed to enable women to perform a range of basic car maintenance tasks.

Where: Automotive training facility King's Burleigh Campus

6 Ern Harley Drive, Burleigh. Cost: $60 per personSaturdays: 5 March; 9 April; 7 May; 11 JuneContact: Paula Brand, Sales and Marketing Manager King’s International College, 0413 121006, [email protected]: www.education.kings.net.au

Roadworks on Gemvale RoadWe have been advised by the Main Roads Dept, that on

Thursday 10th Feb, Friday 11th Feb and Monday 14th Feb, they will be working on the drain between Gemvale Road and the M1. Although the work is not directly on Gemvale Road, traffic lanes will be rearranged for these 3 days which will result in no on-street parking.


General

Instrumental Music @ King’sPrivate Lessons

The Music Department at King’s offers students the oppor-tunity to take private lessons on the following instruments during school time: Voice, Piano, Guitar, Drum Kit, all Wood-winds, Brass and Strings as well as theory and musicianship lessons.

Group LessonsThe college offers group lessons for students in year four

through high school for Strings (violin, cello) and Band in-struments (woodwind, brass, bass guitar and percussion).

Students interested in learning an instrument (private or group lessons) may obtain an instrumental music form from any of the college offices or from the college website.

~ Lindsay Genge, Instrumental Music Coordinator

Emma Harmon, Year 4

My name is Emma Harmon and I am a new member of the King’s teaching team. I am very excited to be teach-ing a beautiful Year 4 class this year alongside some awesome teachers.

I was raised on the Gold Coast, and spent my whole school life at King’s. Soon af-ter, I went to study at Christian Heritage College in Brisbane and graduated last year with a Bachelor of Education (Pri-mary/Early Years). I call it an honour and privilege to be back on home ground teaching children in Christian educa-tion. It is a blessing to be able to impart into the lives of the children at King’s Christian College, just as I was many years ago. I look forward to this year ahead and can’t wait to see what God has in store!

New Teacher’s Profile

Cyberspace Corner

Did you know that the minimum age to set up a Facebook account is 13 yrs old?

Did you know that Facebook has 500 million users worldwide?

Are you worried about your in depth knowledge of Facebook? If so, the following article by Alicia Mayer may help unravel the complexities of this social networking phenomenon.

It would be wise to copy and paste this address into your browser.

It is a great read on how to keep up with your child in the IT world.

http://hubpages.com/hub/The-One-Facebook-Tip-Every-Parent-Must-Know

2011 brings a fresh change to Kings main library, with four dedicated library staff in conjunction with a full time IT department.

The ladies, from left to right, are- Mrs Amanda Roberts (library assistant), Mrs Charm Gleeson (library assistant and teacher), Miss Aleisha Morris (library technician) and Miss Rachel Solyom (college librarian).

The entire library team has over twenty years collective experience working with children and together will incor-porate many different ideas and resources into the library environment.

To start the year off, the King’s library staff would love to invite all upper primary and high school students, along with teachers and parents to the annual Library Lovers Day on Monday 14th February, Valentine’s Day. There will be some lovely displays of books to illustrate the range of genres enjoyed by kids today, as well as games, prizes and informa-tive displays to showcase where the school library is heading in the 21st century.

The library will be open Monday 14th Feb from 8.30am to 5pm, so please drop in and help spread the love of your school library!

Library News


Primary

CLASSES AT KING’S COMMENCING NEXT WEEK!

EVERY CHILD IS UNIQUE AND HAS AMAZING THOUGHTS AND IDEAS. PROVIDING TOOLS FOR THE EXPRESSION OF THESE IS THE FOCUS OF

THE KIDS ACTING UP PROGRAMME!

CREATIVE DRAMA PROGRAMMEGRADES 1 – 4 (GROUPED AGE APPROPRIATELY)

Improvisation, role-play, expressive voice work, fun poetry, character work, mime, performance work and drama games. Our classes are FUN and the children learn practical skills for life!

Your child will: • Build confidence and resilience • Develop communication skills as they learn to speak in public and express ideas• Practice social cooperation, creative problem solving and imaginative planning (team building)• Have confidence to step out of their comfort zone and take risks – thinking outside the box• Delight you with their newly acquired performance skills

CLEAR AND EXPRESSIVE COMMUNICATION IS WITHIN THE REACH OF YOUR CHILD WITH PRACTICE!

OUR EXPERIENCED AND QUALIFIED DRAMA TEACHERS CREATE A SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT!

STAND & DELIVER Grades 5, 6 & 7

GIVE YOUR CHILD A GIFT FOR LIFE –Introduce them to the world of Public Speaking

Speaking in public is rated one of the most stressful situations for humans - it is a skill which needs to be learnt and PRACTICED!

PREPARE for high school NOW!

Oral presentations are used as assessment tasks in many school subjects!

Our programme teaches: How to engage your audience Expressive delivery Impromptu speeches To think quickly on your feet How to conquer your nerves Public speaking etiquette Working to a time limit Body language, gestures & voice Competitions Evaluations

In a fun and supportive class environment following a structured innovative programme written by high school teachers

We welcome a trial 1st class (included in term fees if your child continues)

DON’T MISS OUT – Be quick to enrol at www.kidsactingup.com.au/enrolment or email/phone Rebecca for more info at [email protected] / 0434 296 181

Wednesday afternoon: 3.20 – 4.20pm Creative Drama; 4.30 – 5.30pm Stand & DeliverTerm dates: 16 February – 6 April (8 weeks) Cost: $120 Where: To be confirmed

Children striving toward their full potential is the goal of the kids acting up experience!

Secondary


High School Sport

Dates for the Diary

• Hinterland Touch Trials (B & G U/15 & Open) Tuesday 15th February• APS Swimming Time Trail for Regional Friday 12th February • Regional Baseball Trials Thursday 3rd March• Regional Golf Trials Tuesday 9th March• APS Swimming Carnival Tuesday 22nd February

Hinterland SportVolleyballKing’s has 7 boys who recently trialled for and gained selection in the Hinterland U/19 volleyball team. We congratulate:

Joshua Bull, Wade Snooks, Zeb O’Donnell, Hayden Semionov, Mathew Allaway, Nathaniel Wilson, Jacob Anderson. These boys will now progress to the regional finals. We wish them all the very best.

SoftballWe also congratulate Veneesha Robertson who was also successful in the softball and will now represent Hinterland at the

regional softball trials.

TennisUnfortunately, Justin Chandra and Joshua Smith both narrowly missed selection for the Hinterland tennis team. Great

effort boys!

Queensland FutsalWe congratulate Jayden Reid who was recently named Golden Boot at the U/14 Queensland Futsal championships. Jayden

starred for his team and also won the overall title in his age group. He has now been selected to trial for the Queensland team for the national championships. We wish Jayden all the very, very best. Well done, Jayden.

Little AthleticsLast weekend Bernard Lierse had a successful weekend at the Gold Coast Little Athletics Championships. He won the

U/15 pentathlon, high jump and 1500m and has now qualified for the Queensland championships later this year. Well done Bernard.

Swimming CarnivalRayleigh triumphs AGAIN! - Rayleigh won its third swimming carnival in a row!Results from the annual High School Swimming Carnival held last Friday at Nerang are as follows:1st Rayleigh 1,644 points 2nd Finney 1,483.5 points3rd Newton 1,165 points 4th Tyndale 1,155.5 pointsWe will report on age champions and our record breakers next week!

Winter Association of Private Schools (APS) SportIt seems unusual to begin our winter team selections in the summer but to adequately prepare our students, winter trials

have started and teams should be finalized by late February. These winter trials will continue on Fridays.

The APS competition is highly competitive and requires a full commitment from all parties involved. Students will be given the opportunity to select from the following sports:

Rugby (boys only) - played in year levels Netball (girls only) - teams in years 8A and 8B, 9A and 9B, Intermediate A and B, Open A, B, C, D.Soccer and volleyball are offered for both boys and girls in year levels.Hockey and tennis are available for both boys and girls in junior and senior teams.

To participate in these trials the college sports uniform will be sufficient. By week five students will be notified of the teams they have been selected for and the equipment required for that sport. Students should come prepared to trial each Tuesday.

~ Peter Gillett, High School Sport Co-ordinator


Secondary


SecondaryPREFECT CODE OF BEHAVIOUR

The following Code of Behaviour is designed to provide the Prefect body with a set of ideals to strive towards and a set of criteria against which they can judge their behaviour in order to maintain the credibility and integrity as prefects of King's Christian College.

The Collegial Code

Prefects should:

• abide by the College's Code of Behaviour;

• wear the college uniform correctly; • uphold the authority of teachers;

• uphold the authority of other prefects; and

• be fair and equitable in interactions with friends, family, students and staff.

The Academic Code

Prefects should:

• fulfil all academic requirements;

• show respect for subject teachers; and

• provide an example to others of correct classroom behaviour.

The Personal Code

Prefects should:

• view their role as a continual one (twenty-four hours a day) - upholding the Code of Behaviour and the ethos of the college at all times;

• uphold the Christian ethic;

• use appropriate language;

• not drink alcohol outside of parents’ company;

• not smoke;

• not attend 'over age' night-clubs / bars etc;

• not possess or use illegal drugs or use drugs in an unprescribed manner; and

• endeavour to uphold this Prefect Code of Behaviour at all times.

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Documents

step parents

prefect body

prefect pledge

college leaders

christian leadership

prefect coordinator

head prefects

college captains