Thursday, November 10, 2011

High School Presentation NightWhat a magnificent High School Presentation Night we experienced on

Tuesday night!!It was a night where we celebrated and showcased the wonderful

talents and achievements of our High School students in 2011.We were treated to a reprise performance of this year’s Musical -

Aladdin, as well as vocal group, Dance and Jazz Band items. The innovative work of our IDT Department was showcased and Mrs Bevan honoured our Principal, Mr Davis who marks his 20th year of service to King’s this year.

Most important of all however, was the presentation of awards to our students who achieved great things in 2011, and the traditional handing over of the baton from this year’s Year 12 leaders to the current Year 11 students who will be the leaders in 2012.

Congratulations to all of you. Well done for a wonderful evening and a great 2011.

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Early Learning Programs Primary

Shaping Serving Hearts in Children

Ice-cream sales at Noah’s Ark last week were part of our desire to partner with parents in shaping serving hearts in children. $160 was raised for our friends in the Philippines. During the week some rooms also looked at world maps and discussed where various families originated, raising their awareness of different cultures and their needs.

Parenting with PowerScripture of the week: Bless those

who persecute you; bless and do not curse. Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. Live in harmony with one another.

~ Romans 12: 14,15,16

Helping Kids Deal with EmotionsMany families ignore emotions or view them as a nuisance.

But emotions affect children more than they realize. One of the keys to helping children understand emotions is to teach them the difference between the feeling and the response. It’s okay to feel sad, but that doesn’t justify treating people unkindly.

When Joel was thirteen, his dog, Skippy, died. Joel had raised Skippy from a puppy. They played together, slept to-gether, and Joel had taken care of Skippy when he was sick. Now his beloved friend was gone. Joel’s heart was broken. The pain was intense. He spent the next few days bouncing between lashing out at those around him and withdrawing into himself. His heart was working hard to absorb this un-wanted new experience: life without his loyal friend.

Mum was patient with Joel, giving him space to grieve and work things out. She initiated conversation with him often and looked for ways to comfort him. Sometimes Joel used his sadness as an excuse for being unkind or disrespectful, but Mum made it clear that grieving was okay; meanness was not. Over time, Joel adjusted to life without Skippy. Mum’s approach was successful because she considered Joel’s heart during that time.

Romans 12:15 tells us to “Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn.” Emotions are a part of life. Children often need help recognizing and dealing with their emotions. They haven’t learned yet how to process all the feelings their hearts experience.

Teaching children about their emotions and the appropri-ate ways to deal with them will prepare kids for experiencing even deeper joys and sadness in the future. Helping children separate what they feel from how they treat you and others is an important part of that process.

Strategy for the week: As we model self -control to our chil-dren and manage our emotions, they will observe and learn ap-propriate control. Teach children that emotions are a part of life. Label feelings accurately and teach them to express them ap-propriately through talking, self- control, and asking themselves, ”What would Jesus do?”

~ In His service, Klaus Knobloch and Rosemary Whincop

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SecondaryTime for Some Humour

The end of the school year is looming, Christmas is fast approaching – there is so much to do. I thought time out for a light-hearted read may be timely.

Paraprosdokians Examples A paraprosdokian is a figure of speech

in which the latter part of a sentence or phrase is surprising or unexpected in a way that causes the reader or listener to reframe or reinterpret the first part. Check out the following for examples: 1. I asked God for a bike, but I know God doesn’t work that way. So I stole a bike and asked for forgiveness. 2. Do not argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level and beat you with experience. 3. I want to die peacefully in my sleep, like my grandfather. Not screaming and yelling like the passengers in his car. 4. Going to church doesn’t make you a Christian any more than standing in a garage makes you a car. 5. The last thing I want to do is hurt you. But it’s still on the list. 6. If I agreed with you, we’d both be wrong. 7. We never really grow up, we only learn how to act in public. 8. War does not determine who is right - only who is left. 9. Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit; wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad. 10. The early bird might get the worm, but the second mouse always gets the cheese. 11. A bus station is where a bus stops. A train station is where a train stops. On my desk, I have a workstation. 12. Dolphins are so smart that within a few weeks of captivity, they can train people to stand on the very edge of a pool and throw them fish. 13. I thought I wanted a career, but it turns out I just wanted pay cheques. 14. Whenever I fill out an application, in the part that says, “In an emergency, notify:” I always put, “DOCTOR.” 15. I didn’t say it was your fault; I said I was blaming you. 16. Why does someone believe you when you say there are four billion stars, but always check when you say the paint is wet? 17. A clear conscience is usually the sign of a bad memory. 18. You do not need a parachute to skydive. You definitely need a parachute to skydive twice. 19. The voices in my head may not be real, but they have some darned good ideas! 20. Always borrow money from a pessimist. He won’t expect it back. 21. Hospitality: Making your guests feel like they’re at home, even if you wish they were. 22. I discovered I scream the same way whether I’m about to be devoured by a great white shark or if a piece of seaweed touches my foot. 23. There’s a fine line between cuddling and holding someone down so they can’t get away. 24. I used to be indecisive. Now I’m not sure. 25. When tempted to fight fire with fire, remember that the Fire Department usually uses water.

26. You’re never too old to learn something stupid. 27. To be sure of hitting the target, shoot first and call whatever you hit the target. 28. Nostalgia isn’t what it used to be. 29. Some people hear voices. Some see invisible people. Others have no imagination whatsoever. 30. A bus is a vehicle that runs twice as fast when you are after it as when you are in it.

Hope this caused a giggle at least.Happy parenting. And so it is. Maintain good relationships. Bring

heaven to earth. Fear prevents, faith prevails. God bless. True mean-ing of Easter. Celebrate the risen Christ. Happy Mother’s Day to all our mums. Find the joy. Defend the Australian way of life. Encourage goal setting. Be thankful. Bloom where you are. Develop resilience. Too blessed to be stressed. Take time. Encourage a positive attitude. Never quit. Guidance. Help others. Enjoy time. Enjoy life. Happy holi-days. Shine. Spirit and Image.

~ Rhonda Bevan, Head of Secondary

Primary

U12 Australian Chess Champion

Daniel Lapitan (Yr 7) is the current Under 12 Australian Chess Champion and will represent Australia in the U/12 division at this year’s World Youth Chess Championships, 17th-27th November in Brazil. This is the second time Daniel has worn the green and gold for Australia having participated in May at the 2011 Asian Youth Chess Championships held in the Philippines. Daniel will then continue from the Worlds to the Australian Schools Teams Chess Championships in Sydney as team leader for our primary chess team. Congratulations Daniel and all the best!

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Dates for your diary...November 11 Prep Presentation MorningNovember 15 Yrs 4-7 Presentation NightNovember 17 Primary APS Round 7 Yr 12 Graduation DinnerNovember 18 Noah’s Ark End of Year Concert Yr 12 Last DayNovember 21 Christmas ConcertNovember 24 Yr 7 Graduation DinnerNovember 25 Last Day Term 4

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ganised payment plan for 2011. Music and Dance fees where applicable will be charged on your next state-ment. Please ensure all outstanding fees are paid in full by the end of Term 4.

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• A term’s notice is necessary in writing if you choose to remove your child from the school. If this is not given, it is school policy to charge the subsequent term’s fees. Please note that all outstanding fees must be paid be-fore ceasing enrolment and all library and textbooks must be returned.

Uniform Shop NoticeSpecial trading on last day of school

Friday 25 November8am – 11am and 1pm – 4pm

SPECIAL OPENING HOURS FOR JANUARY 2012

9 January 2012 – 20 January 20128:30am – 12:00pm

23 January 2012 – 27 January 20128am – 11am and 1pm – 4pm

26 January 2012 Australia Day - CLOSED

Do you want to be cool?Quote from Power New Testament

Cool under pressure. There are many that just have that touch, a gift that keeps them in the zone and focused. God does not promise that he will give you every physical gift in the world. He doesn’t promise that you will get faster or taller - he is not some genie in a bottle. But he does promise peace under pressure. “I give you peace, the kind of peace that only I can give. It isn’t like the peace that this world can give. So don’t be worried or afraid.”

John 14:27If you wish to contact Guy Ormerod, College Chaplain, you

can write to - guy@kings.net.au or pastoral care: Kerrilee Walsingham - kwalsingham@kingscollege.qld.edu.au

LIBRARY NOTICEParents please take note as this is the last term for the year

and ALL library books and equipment MUST be returned by the following dates:

Year 12: all books/class sets returned by Friday 18th November at the very latest

All other Years: all books returned by Monday 21st November at the very latest

NOTE - ALL books not returned to the library by Thursday 24th November will immediately be charged full replacement cost.

The libraries will need the last week of term to prepare for their annual stocktake the following week, so any books not returned on time will cause delay.

In preparation for stocktake and due to other end of year activities, library borrowing will cease one week before end of term – Friday 18th November. Please note though that we will still be allowing reading within the libraries, just no borrowing during the last week.

Thank you! ~ Miss Solyom

Student Term Dates for 2012Terms First Day Last DayOne Monday 23 Jan Thursday 29 March Primary, Year 8, Prefects Tuesday 24 Jan New and remaining High School students (Yrs 9-12)

Two Tuesday 17 April Friday 22 June

Three Monday 16 July Friday 21 Sept

Four Tuesday 9 Oct Friday 16 Nov Year 12

Friday 30 Nov Years P-11

Gourmet Christian Singles Christmas PartyWhen: Saturday 3rd DecemberWhere: The University Club Room Bond University Off University Drive Varsity LakesTime: 6.30pm drinksDress: As formal as you likeDrink on arrival followed by roast turkey, festive roasted vegs & cranberry glaze pavlova, berry compote & chantilly cream, tea & coffee. Music and dancing after! Enjoy the fun with other Christian singles RSVP: Call Elaine on 0402 266 374 no later than 19th Nov! Please note NO late bookings can be taken! Limited to 100 people.Cost: $45 members $50 non-members

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Primary

UPPER PRIMARY SPORT TERM 4

WEEKLY RESULTS

ROUND 5 3rd November

KING'S TEAMS Win Score Player of the Week

Senior Boys 1 AFL CAC 52-26 Brandon Shiel-ButeraSenior Boys 2 AFL ABP Joel LonsdaleSenior Girls AFL ASAS 88-12 Deja ReedyJunior Boys 1 AFL KCC 36-24 William MooreJunior Boys 2 AFL ASAS & ABP 46-8 & 36-16 Joshua NewellJunior Girls AFL ASAS & KCC 22-8 & 23-13 Chelsea Lomax

Senior Boys A Basketball CAC 38-12 Jesse HogelingSenior Boys B Basketball CAC 16-8 Nat RyanJunior Boys A Basketball KCC 27-16 Flynn WardJunior Boys B Basketball CAC 12-8 Tayler Hodkinson

Senior Girls A Basketball CAC 48-14 Shaia DeaconSenior Girls B Basketball CAC 34-12 Elli ReevesJunior Girls A Basketball CAC 34-4 Zinia PrasadJunior Girls B Basketball CAC 26-10 Sharon Wame

Senior B Cricket KCC 2/73 d 4/63 Matthew CarlsonJunior A Cricket ABP 2/81 d 4/74 Bailey SparkesJunior B Cricket ASAS 6/150 d 5/83 Blake Gittins

Senior A Softball KCC 21-1 Stephanie ZahnerSenior B Softball KCC 4-2 Michelle LoaderJunior A Softball SOM 5-4 Hannah BreretonJunior B Tee-Ball KCC 21-8 Tanika Mahon

Senior Boys A Handball KCC 16-5 Fraser RobertsonSenior Boys B Handball KCC 24-2 Wynnr De CastroJunior Boys A Handball KCC 7-6 Kai GilbertJunior Boys B Handball SOM 14-5 William Laver

Senior Girls A Handball KCC 10-2 Leesha SalisburySenior Girls B Handball SOM 12-3 Nicole AllenJunior Girls A Handball SOM 8-6 Mayuri YamaguchiJunior Girls B Handball SOM 16-10 Bunyarat Ward

Senior Boys A Touch SSC 4-1 Jack CastlesSenior Boys B Touch SSC 10-1 Masaki SomaJunior Boys A Touch KCC 17-4 Dean OosthuizenJunior Boys B Touch KCC 8-2 Jarrod Findley

Senior Girls A Touch SOM 4-2 Ebony ForrestSenior Girls B Touch SOM 4-0 Tiahna LoaderSenior Girls C Touch ASAS 9-0 Monique McAllisterJunior Girls A Touch KCC 3-2 Kaho TsukamotoJunior Girls B Touch DR & DR 2-2 & 0-0 Eden Gray

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Primary

UPPER PRIMARY SPORT TERM 4

WEEKLY DRAW

ROUND 7 18th NovemberGAME

KING'S TEAMS OPPOSITION TIME VENUE

Senior Boys 1 AFL Somerset College 1.10 Beattie Rd CoomeraSenior Boys 2 AFL Trinity Lutheran College 1.10 Beattie Rd CoomeraSenior Girls AFL Somerset College 1.10 Beattie Rd CoomeraJunior Boys 1 AFL Somerset College 1.10 Runaway Bay Sports DriveJunior Boys 2 AFL All Saints 2 v Emmanuel 2 1.10 Runaway Bay Sports DriveJunior Girls AFL All Saints 2 v St Stephens 1.10 Runaway Bay Sports Drive

Senior Boys A Basketball Emmanuel College 1.10 SomersetSenior Boys B Basketball Emmanuel College 1.45 SomersetJunior Boys A Basketball Emmanuel College 1.10 SomersetJunior Boys B Basketball Emmanuel College 1.45 Somerset

Senior Girls A Basketball Emmanuel College 1.10 SomersetSenior Girls B Basketball Emmanuel College 1.45 SomersetJunior Girls A Basketball Emmanuel College 1.10 SomersetJunior Girls B Basketball Emmanuel College 1.45 Somerset

Senior B Cricket St Stephens College 12.45 TBAJunior A Cricket Emmanuel College 12.45 SomersetJunior B Cricket Coomera Anglican College 12.45 Somerset

Senior A Softball All Saints Anglican School 1.00 St Stephens Senior B Softball St Stephens College 1.00 St Stephens Junior A Softball All Saints Anglican School 1.10 CoomeraJunior B Tee-Ball St Stephens College 1.10 Coomera

Senior Boys A Handball Emmanuel College 1.10 King'sSenior Boys B Handball Coomera Anglican College 1.10 King'sJunior Boys A Handball Emmanuel College 1.10 King'sJunior Boys B Handball Coomera Anglican College 1.10 King's

Senior Girls A Handball Coomera Anglican College 2 1.10 King'sSenior Girls B Handball Coomera Anglican College 1 1.10 King'sJunior Girls A Handball Emmanuel College 1.10 King'sJunior Girls B Handball Coomera Anglican College 1 1.10 King's

Senior Boys A Touch Somerset College 1.45 Owen ParkSenior Boys B Touch Somerset College 1.00 Owen ParkJunior Boys A Touch St Stephens College B2 1.45 All SaintsJunior Boys B Touch All Saints Anglican School B1 1.00 All Saints

Senior Girls A Touch St Stephens College 1.45 EmmanuelSenior Girls B Touch St Stephens College 1.00 EmmanuelSenior Girls C Touch Trinity Lutheran College 1.00 EmmanuelJunior Girls A Touch St Stephens College 1.45 A B PatersonJunior Girls B Touch A B Paterson v St Stephens 1.00 A B Paterson

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SecondaryHigh School Sport

Dates for Your Diary• Friday 11th November v Somerset College• Regional Triathlon Sunday 15th January

(online entries close 23rd November)

APS Summer SeasonAs the summer season draws to a close King’s still have a

number of our teams vying for premierships. In the girls’ teams Ms Butlers’ Intermediate Softball, Mr White’s Open Cricket and the mixed Waterpolo team coached by Mrs Roux and Mr Maleham all remain in contention for a premiership win.

In the boys’ competition Mrs Weathered’s 9A Touch team remain undefeated and Mr Hardy’s Open B & C Tennis teams are still in contention for premierships.

We play Somerset College in a friendly this week.

Queensland Cricket ChampionshipsLaura Lovett represented South Coast at the Queensland

U/15 Cricket Championships held in Brisbane. Playing for the President’s 11 team her team finished as runners–up winning 4 out of 5 games, losing to Darling Downs by 15 runs. Darling Downs won the Championship with winning 5 out of 5 games. Laura has performed really well as an U/13 and still has next year to try to gain selection in the Queensland team. We congratulate Laura on a fantastic effort!

State Open Water Swimming ChampionshipsJosh Winnington competed at the State Open Water

Championships on the Sunshine Coast recently. Due to a number of competitors about to “age up” in his age group, Josh was ranked outside a top 5 finish for the 5km race. But through determination, he set a very strong pace from the start, and finished comfortably in the bronze medal position. He was one of only 3 competitors in his age group to swim the race in under an hour.

He has now qualified for the National Open Water Championships in Perth next year where he will be racing in both the 5km and 10km events. We congratulate Joshua on a fantastic performance & wish him all the very best as he prepares for the Nationals in 2012.

Regional WaterpoloWe congratulate Mikayla Soper who has been selected

to represent South Coast at the State Waterpolo Champion-ships. Mikayla had a big week being named as the King’s Junior Sportswoman of the Year for 2011 and followed this up with selection in the South Coast Waterpolo team. Well done, Mikayla.

We also wish Kees Huband–Lint all the very best as he also trials for the Boys Waterpolo team this week. We will report on his progress next week.

~ Peter Gillett, Secondary Sport Coordinator

Laura Lovett

Josh Winnington

Mikayla Soper

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SecondarySecondary Sport Results

On Friday 4th November, King’s played Coomera Anglican College in the final round of the APS summer competition. A summary of results is listed below:

Boys KCC v CAC Player of the WeekSport Team Win ScoreAFL Junior KCC 70-20 Reith Fraser Open KCCBasketball Year 8 CAC 25-23 Brighton Soltani Year 9 CAC 40-39 Sam Moore

Inter A CAC 51-4 - Inter B CAC 33-22 - Open A CAC 33-19 Michael McLeod Open B CAC 13-10 Jun ParkCricket Junior CAC 12 d 6/10 Luke Walsingham Inter ASAS 5/263 d 79 Matthew Bolas 1st X1 KCC 5/145 d 2/143 Jaden McNamara-Muir

& Jonathan WilliamsTennis Jnr A CAC 9-3 Yuki Sigimura Jnr B KCC 16-3 William Holland Open A KCC 12-5 Yuta Ishii Open B KCC 13-7 Jay Lee Open C KCC 14-4 Andrei SincariTouch Year 8 A KCC 5-4 Wade Papenfus Year 8 B DR 1-1 Kairo Nahi Year 9 A KCC 7-0 James Ellins & Jesse Phillips Year 9 B KCC 10-0 Lachlan Holmes & Ethan Roberts Junior C1 KCC 8-3 Henry Gooding Junior C2 EMM 13-1 Zac Magee Inter A KCC 7-4 Matthew Hager Inter B KCC 10-1 Lachlan Clark Open A KCC 8-2 Travis Pearce Open B DR 6-6 Ian DaviesWaterpolo Junior Mixed 1 EMM 10-7 Kees Huband-Lint Junior Mixed 2 ASAS 17-1 BJ StokesGirlsAFL Junior KCC 21-7 Maddy Gooding & Izumi Harada Open TLC 70-12 Adrienne ShawBasketball Year 8 KCC 22-20 Rachel Devine & Fiona Chen Year 9 KCC 39-19 Maddie de Bruyn & Serena Herr Inter A KCC 28-23 Mikayla Soper Inter B CAC Forfeit Open A KCC 18-12 Emily Walsingham & Chloe Calder Open B CAC 34-20 Eliza Damianopoulos

& Sophie Loveday-GarrowCricket KCC 1 KCC 149-72 Tailor Holst KCC 2 KCC 92-62 Elizabeth CharlesonSoftball Junior CAC 7-2 Cassandra Hargrave Inter A KCC 9-8 Alaina Johnstone Inter B DR Open CAC 13-11 Bethany Matton-JohnsonTennis Jnr A CAC 15-9 Fiona Peter Jnr B KCC 12-7 Amy McTavish Open A CAC 16-8 Brittany Bate Open B KCC 14-10 Krysten Davies Open C KCC 115-9 Zoe SampsonTouch Year 8 A KCC 11-2 Olivia Otto

Year 8 B KCC 5-2 Eloise Williams Year 9A CAC 3-2 - Year 9 B CAC 7-0 - Junior C1 ABP 5-3 Eliana Lonsdale Junior C2 KCC 7-5 Kate Knudsen Inter A KCC 5-3 Jemima O’Brien Inter B CAC 7-2 Amy-Joy Smit Open A CAC 8-1 Jade Brandt Open B CAC 1-0 Nicole Mathias

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General

Christmas Christmas Concert Concert

College Amphitheatre5.30pm BBQ/food/coffee

6.30pm startBring your torches

Special performances by: 2/3 & 6/7 dancers, cheerleaders, LP & UP choirs

College Amphitheatre5.30pm BBQ/food/coffee

6.30pm startBring your torches

Special performances by: 2/3 & 6/7 dancers, cheerleaders, LP & UP choirs

MondayNovember 21

MondayNovember 21

Featuring the King’s Christmas orchestra and choir

Featuring the King’s Christmas orchestra and choir

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Reduce our national sleep debtMany parents underestimate the importance of sleep for children’s learning and well-being. As a community we lack a great deal of knowledge about what’s required to get a good night’s sleep.

Recently I spoke at an overseas conference and sleep, or rather lack of sleep, was high on the agenda.

Professor Harlene Hayne, head of the Psychology Department at the University of Otago, revealed that increasing the amount of sleep children receive is one of the most powerful strategies for improving their mental health and well-being.

The links between sleep debt and poor mental health, including anxiety and depression, are indisputable. Anxiety goes down and confidence and well-being improves when kids get enough sleep.

Many kids today are sleep deprived. Teenagers, in particular, don’t get enough sleep. They need between nine and 10 hours sleep each night, yet most get about seven or eight hours sleep. Some get less.

Not getting enough sleep leads to sleep deprivation, which is akin to jet lag, where kids don’t function at their optimum. Lack of sleep leads to irritability, decreased creativity and memory lapses. It also has strong links to anxiety and depression.

Sleep maximises the brain growth which occurs with toddlers and teens. Sleep also consolidates learning: sleep research has shown that the brain practises what it has learned during the day when a child or young person is asleep. So sufficient sleep consolidates past learning as well as keeping kids fresh to maximise their future learning.

Sleep experts stress that while adults may not have control over biology we can assist children and teens to establish good sleep patterns. Children usually carry good sleep habits into adolescence. If you struggle to get young children to sleep or constantly battle kids who want to stay up longer, some knowledge of good sleep habits may be useful.

Good sleep habits include:1. Regular bedtimes. Kids may fight this, but make sure kids keep regular bedtimes during the week and allow them to stay up a little later on weekends. Children need between 10 and 12 hours of sleep each day, while teens need a minimum of nine hours.

2. A 45 minute wind-down time before bed. This includes: removing TV and other stimuli, calming the child down and limiting food intake (and caffeine for teens). The wind-down time informs the body clock that sleeping-time is near.

3. A bedtime routine: Have a bedtime routine, such as story-reading and teeth-cleaning, that signals psychologically that it is time for sleep. A set routine means that kids can predict. It also means that some children will fight bedtime so you need some good strategies in place to get kids to bed and make sure they stay there.

4. Keeping bedrooms for sleep. Bedrooms that resemble caves are recommended. It gets tricky with mobile phones and other information technology, but it’s smart to keep mobiles and laptops out of bedrooms at sleep-time. This goes for parents too. I’ve noticed most parents sleep in technology-free bedrooms (apart from a clock-radio) yet their kids will have technology-full rooms.

5. Maximise the three sleep cues. These include: darkness (maintaining a cave-like bedroom); lowering body temperature (baths can be good for this); and melatonin (work within their cycle).

With mental health being on the agenda for all Australians and New Zealanders there is no better start than attending to good sleep habits. If your kids get less sleep than they should, check out the five habits above and work out which of these you can adjust to move things in favour of them getting more sleep.

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Secondary

Year 12s’ Last AssemblyLast Wednesday was the last assembly for the graduating class

of 2011. It was also the final of the annual Battle of the Bands competition.

Year 12 group, Muffin Boys had the crowd roaring with laugh-ter during their rendition of High School Musical’s Breaking Free. But it was Television, with multiple grades represented, who took out the title with their superb performance of Apologize by One Republic.

In keeping with tradition the Year 12 cohort then planted a tree in the high school courtyard to commemorate the Year of Rapport. All the students were hard at work, passing around the shovel, to ensure the tree stood straight in its resting place.

With their final days numbered at school, the Year 12s are be-ginning to celebrate their life here at King’s.

Biz Day - a Hype of ActivityWednesday was the annual Business Day put on by Year 9 Busi-

ness and Year 10 BOM students. This year featured fairy floss, cof-fee, doughnuts, baked goods, face painting and a jumping castle; just to name a few.

Students are required to come up with their own business idea, hire a site and any equipment they need, pay 10% tax on their profit and purchase or produce product like a real business.

Shirja Estrachan and her partners from All Things Sweet sold quality baked goods such as cake pops and giant cookies. “We had to organize every detail and run it like a real business.” She said.

Another business drawing the crowds was Bombs Away. With perfect weather for the occasion, students paid to throw water bombs at teachers.

Skye Whelan of Bombs Away said that the day had been both fun and very successful.

Stefan Neiwoudt, who is part of the College chaplaincy team, was getting into the spirit of Business Day by gladly donating his time and body.

“I was more than happy to come out here to help out the kids.” He said.

The Upper Primary was also part of the fun and spent their lunch time at Business Day.

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