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

KING’S CHRISTIAN COLLEGEKING’S CHRISTIAN COLLEGE

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

KING’S CHRISTIAN COLLEGEKING’S CHRISTIAN COLLEGE

Thursday, January 27, 2011

Welcome to 2011 at King’s

The sun arrived along with our primary and Year 8 students for the first day of school on Monday morning.

It was the Prep students first day of ‘big school’ and they arrived looking very grown up in their uniforms. There were many hugs and not too many tears as their special day was celebrated by parents and friends. The New Parents morning tea was a great success as we enjoyed the company of over 50 Prep parents. They were later joined by Year 8 parents who were able to meet some of our wonderful high school teachers. We would like to thank the ladies from the Church who helped with the morning tea and welcomed our new parents.

Tuesday saw the return of our high school students and welcomed new students. There was a lot of enthusiasm and an air of excitement around the College. The Year 11s look great in their new, white shirts!

We would also like to welcome all of our new staff who have joined us this year. The unique talents and gifts you bring will add to the diversity we enjoy at King’s and enrich the lives of our students.

We wish all students and their families an enjoyable school year and trust that King’s will continue to be a great platform for success in your lives.

Remember – for the very latest information about everything that is happening at King’s, keep an eye on the daily updates on our iPhone app, website, blog or our Facebook page.

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Early Learning Programs Parenting with Power

Making SkillsWelcome back to another exciting

year of your child’s schooling in 2011. We hope you had a fantastic festive season and enjoyed spending time with your family and friends.

Scripture of the week: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.” Proverbs 3:5

The Real Issues are Harder to SeeParents who only focus on behaviour change are devas-

tated when their children reveal unresolved issues of the heart, as they grow older. The child who steals the family car, the unmarried girl who gets pregnant, or the teenage boy who starts using drugs have one thing in common: a heart problem that’s developed over a long period of time.

The heart consists of thoughts, intentions, motivations, desires and fantasies. Children play out foolishness in their heart first, long before it comes out in their actions. Many parents discipline with a two-step process. First, they see wrong behaviour and second, they use a number of tech-niques to get their child to do what is right. Behaviour is changed, but the heart hasn’t been addressed. A better dis-cipline process requires two more important steps, making four altogether.

First, identify the wrong behaviour. For example, your daughter begins to complain when you ask her to help with the dishes. Second, identify the dishonouring heart issue. Maybe she has a problem with anger or doesn’t handle in-structions well. Third, identify the honouring heart issue needed. She could develop flexibility, giving a few minutes to be helpful. Then, fourth, the right behaviour grows out of the honouring heart issue. She could help with the dishes without complaining, or respectfully discuss an alterna-tive. With these four steps, instead of two, you can address what’s going on below the surface and a more complete discipline that teaches children about their hearts.

Strategy for the week: Giving a consequence isn’t the end of the parent’s responsibility. Sometimes a consequence just gets the child’s attention, allowing the parent then to address deeper heart-related is-sues. Talk about the underlying motivations and the deeper issues. Helping children change their hearts is harder, but that’s where the lasting change takes place.

~ In His service, Klaus Knobloch and Rosemary Whincop

Get Set For Prep There were mixed emotions as parents settled their

prep children into the first day of school. The orien-tation was an excellent way of helping families with the big adjustment, all making for a happy start on Monday. It’s wonderful to see parents entrusting their young students into the capable hands of staff. Thank you for expressing your confidence in this regard!

Primary

Welcome to 2011My goodness - how quickly did the

holidays go by?!! Perhaps as a parent of school age children you did not feel that such was the case. Still we are grateful for the holidays and for the fact that we did not suffer the terrible tragedy of flooding that we witnessed in other parts of Queensland and indeed other states.

Welcome to the new school year. We are looking for-ward to meeting with you over the course of 2011. Each new year, and indeed each new day, holds such promise and opportunities for all of us to learn and to grow. We look forward to helping your child make the most of all that King’s has to offer.

May I take this opportunity to point out some ways to assist your child at school.

1. Have a positive attitude to school. Displaying in-terest in what your child is doing at school shows that you value education. Speak positively about the school and staff and try to present the positive aspects of situations. Rather than expressing any concerns you may have to your child in a negative manner, please contact the school to clarify the un-derlying situation or circumstance - this will usually allay your concerns.

2. Provide a consistent daily routine. Younger chil-dren in particular are more settled and confident if they have a routine. Older children too feel secure when life is more predictable.

3. Schedule time. It is beneficial to teach your children to make the best use of their time. High school aged children need to establish an after school schedule where they write down commitments such as work, sport and activities, TV programs and time for social networking (if this is allowed). They should then in-sert where they will do homework, assignments and reading. This of course is only beneficial if they fol-low the schedule.

4. Have high but realistic expectations. Encourage your children to always do the best work they can. It is their attitude and effort which is to be encour-aged and admired.

5. Set goals for the year. Without goals there is no focus or direction. Help your child set achievable goals. For younger children, it is necessary to work on shorter time periods - week, month, term, se-mester. Celebrate success.

6. Become involved with the school. Support func-tions at the school. Always attend Parent/Teacher interview evenings. Speak with the teacher/s. For high school parents, do not allow your child to dis-

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Secondarycourage you from being involved. Stay informed by reading the school blog, newsletter and other infor-mation on the College website and learning manage-ment system. If you have an iPhone download the King’s App.

Growing Up In Australia, an ongoing study of 10,000 children, has found that parents play a major role in helping children be successful at school. Dr Susan Walk-er, one of the study researchers from the Queensland University of Technology, says the level to which parents become involved in their children’s schooling has been shown to be a major influence on their children’s learn-ing outcomes.

We look forward to partnering with you in the educa-tion of your child.

Happy parenting.

Rhonda Bevan, Head of Secondary

Dates for your diaryFebruary 2 HS New Parents Night

February 4 HS Swimming Carnival

February 7 Noah’s Ark/Prep Information Evening

February 8 New Families Morning Tea

February 9 HS Prefect Induction

February 10 Primary Swimming CarnivalFor more details and updates visit the website -www.kingscollege.qld.edu.au click on calendar.

PrimaryNational Club Gymnastic Championships 2010

Nicole Allen, 6W, competed at the National Club Gymnas-tic Championships 2010. Nicole’s team Level 6 for Delta St Hilda's Southport came 4th overall on Bars and 5th overall in Australia from 24 teams. Delta as a club came 3rd in Australia, 2nd in Queensland and is now ranked # 1 on the Gold Coast. Our sister club Delta Brisbane is Ranked # 1 all round. All of the girls worked very hard to achieve these rankings for the club. Well done to Nicole and team.

2011 Junior Rugby Sign OnWhere : Bond Pirates Rugby Union Club Pizzey Park Sporting Complex, Sonia Street, Miami

(entry lane between Miami Pool and Burleigh Bears Juniors, behind transfer station)

When : Friday 4th Feb 3pm – 6pm Saturday 5th Feb 10am – 2pmFollowed by the RUGBY FEST at the club grounds from 4pm Sunday 6th Feb 10am – 2pmCost - $200.00 Family (2 x children) $360 Under 6’s, 7’s and 8’s $100(Note: New sign ons please bring copy of birth certificate) Includes player pack with club shorts, socks and training shirtContact : Cameron Zacka - 0429 790 396Web Site : www.bondpirates.com.au

“Come Get Hooked On Rugby”

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GeneralSchool Fees Accounts News

• Term 1 school fees will be charged on Tuesday 1st Feb. High School Levies, Co-curricular/Clubtastics, Music and Dance Fees where applicable will be charged mid Feb. Fees are due by Friday 4th Feb unless you are on a payment plan.

• Payment plans can be via Direct Debit or Bpay per week, per fortnight or per month.

• Credit card plans can be set up automatically on the 15th, 26th per month or 1st week per term.

• To organise a plan please contact Elaine in admin via email: elaine@kingscollege.qld.edu.au State-ments will be sent to your email address for email address changes please email accountsreceivable@kingscollege.qld.edu.au

King’s Christian College uses and recommends Toshiba Photocopiers

Launch for 2011 Keywomen Coffee and Dessert Night

Pastor Anne Graham from Highway Church is our guest speaker. Booking essential by Monday 31st Jan. It is going to be a great evening. $15 per head.

Zumba will start again next Monday night 31st Jan . Run by Louise Lakeman. $8 per class. Students only $5. Great fun and proceeds go to King’s Kids Uganda. Bring a friend.

For more information please phone the church office 5593 4233 or Noreen O’Brien 0407 740 793.

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

Address Details UpdateIf your address details have changed re-

cently, please phone 5587 7600 or email admin@kingscollege.qld.edu.au.

Instrumental Music @ King’sPrivate Lessons

The Music Department at King’s offers students the op-portunity to take private lessons on the following instru-ments during school time: Voice, Piano, Guitar, Drum Kit, all Woodwinds, Brass and Strings as well as theory and mu-sicianship 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

Anaphylaxis Dear Parents,Across the college, we have a number

of children who suffer from life-threat-ening anaphylaxis. Although allergic reactions to food are common in chil-dren, severe life-threatening reactions are uncommon and deaths are rare. However, for children who suffer food-induced anaphylaxis, the result could be fatal. Chil-dren at King’s may have severe reactions to a variety of products, 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 prepar-ing lunches and snacks for school, especially in the prep and lower primary departments, where children love to share. We ask specifically that if possible you avoid pack-ing peanut butter sandwiches or bars which contain nuts.

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

Clinic News - School-based Vaccination Program

Year 8 and 10 students should bring home consent forms this week. Forms should be returned to the box provided in the high school office. Immunisation dates for 2011 - 22nd March, 31st May and 19th Oct. Thank you.

Money FoundA large amount of money in notes has been found on the

King’s sports ovals. For more information, see Margaret Hamblin at main administration.

Delta Gymnastics Open DayWhen: Saturday 5th FebruaryWhere: Southport Gymnastics Venue, Mick Veivers Way, Owen Park Sports ComplexTime: Classes will run every 15 minutes from 8.30am until 12.30pmWho: Boys and girls aged 2.5 to 14 yearsPlease contact our administration on 3262 0066 to book your place or simply turn up and register on the day.