Central Queensland Christian College signed a few students up for the Rockhampton Chess Competition for the first time 4 years ago. Our inspiring team didn’t place that first year but that didn’t stop a chess revolution from breaking out in the school playground. Our hard working students learned a few tricks and entered the competition again the following year...Central Queensland Christian College has placed first ever since. Round one of the 2012 competition was held on February 23rd and both the CQCC Highschool and Primary teams stole the show.

ABC Radio Report: http://www.abc.net.au/local/photos/2012/02/24/3438534.htm

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One of our hopes and prayers for children as they grow up is that they will be able to enter the world with a sense of confidence and humble boldness. Where does such confidence come from?

“Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the LORD our God.” Psalm 20:7

Parent Information Night was completely fabulous! The night was full of important information about what students are studying this term and homework expectations. Socially, it was the perfect opportunity to mingle with other parents and enjoy some delicious coffee! Central Queensland Christian College really encourages strong parent-teacher relationships so it was wonderful to have such a large attendance on Wednesday night. If you were unable to attend Parent Information Night, please to talk to your child’s teacher about what was discussed.

Shinae Kim runs an English program, here in Australia, for Korean students. Parents send their children to Shinae for instruction in the English language and to spend a few months in an Australian school. We’re so blessed to have four lovely Korean students with us this term! They’re enjoying school and their English is fast improving! Alice, Christine, Hannah and Sally (pictured above) look forward to meeting you.

Swimming lessons are extremely important for every Australian student to attend; confidence in the water could save lives in the future. But while it’s crucial for children to learn to swim, it’s also just plain fun! We’ve seen some hot days this summer and the kids absolutely love getting in the pool. PE Teacher, Mr Gorge, balances the fun with instruction and it’s really wonderful to see how fast the kids are learning and improving their swimming skills! we have had heaps of fun 2012 is two days away!

Mrs Shepherd will be assisting with the Legal Studies elective this term. She’s had four years experience as a law clerk, earned a Certificate 3 in Education, is completing a Bachelor of Laws at CQU and is a full-time mother of five beautiful children. We’re so excited to have her aboard!

Levi is one of Central Queensland Christian College’s inspiring graduates. Since completing his Year 12 studies in 2011, he has become a Real Estate trainee at Licorice Property. Levi soon begins his training for a Real Estate Licence and hopes to move into sales in the future. He encourages students to work hard, finish Year 12 and simply enjoy being at school.

2012 has arrived and so has the school year! We kicked off the school term with the biggest School Assembly in Central Queensland Christian College’s history with 80 students! It’s so exciting to see God answering our prayers and bringing wonderful families to the school. Please continue to pray for enrolments for 2012 and 2013 and ask God to bless our amazing students, staff and families with a wonderful year.

Meet this year’s adorable Central Queensland Christian College Prep Class: Samuel S., Ei-Seul, Ethan, Samuel M., Brielle and Stephen (Left to Right). The long-awaited first day of school was very exciting for the Preps, parents, teachers and older students. Little Samuel M. was enjoying school so much, he declared he would bring his bed to school so he could live in his classroom!