By Annette KuhlmannExtension/Enrichment Coordinator Maths & Science On 3 September, two teams from Year 4 and 5 proudly represented Geraldton Christian College at the Midwest Numero Challenge. This exciting opportunity, part of the College’s Extension and Enrichment Program in Primary, saw these young mathematicians put their skills to the test in a series of intense rounds of the Numero card game. The Midwest Numero Challenge is a highly anticipated event. The challenge comprises multiple rounds of games, both for teams and individuals, allowing students to showcase their mathematical talent. This year, the competition was fiercer than ever, with participants from read more…

By Jackie GrahamUniform Shop Coordinator The Uniform Shop has limited stock of selected uniform items, available at special prices due to a manufacturing fault. The fabric is thinner than that of the standard College uniform, so prices have been reduced accordingly. Purchase at the Uniform Shop (see hours below), or online at Quick Click . Alpha and Omega House Shirts – size 8 & 14 – $20.00 each Secondary short sleeve Polo – size 12 & 14 – $20.00 each Primary short sleeve Polo – size 8, 12, & 14 – $18.50 each Primary Long sleeve Polo – size 12 & 14 read more…

Our CO2 Car challenge was a fierce competition to build the fastest miniature racing car propelled by carbon dioxide.   Year 7 students had to design, build and test their cars which were fuelled by a tiny cannister of carbon dioxide attached.  The challenge helped students develop understanding about key properties of the law of physics – with students building a car from wood and learning about aerodynamics, wind resistance, friction and drag.  

By Tamicah PettigrewCollege Chaplain A big thank you to everyone who has kindly and generously donated items for our Operation Christmas Child Shoe Box Appeal. We are grateful for your contributions so far and look forward to packing them into the boxes in Term 4. If you are wondering what you can contribute, we would appreciate clothing items for both girls and boys ages 5-9 and 10-14. Packets of socks and underwear are a great option. You can continue to bring donations to the box at Student Services until the final day of Term 3, Friday 20 September. Whoever is read more…

By Marianne BritsYear 5/6 Teacher Our Year 6 Curriculum Camp to Canberra was a whirlwind of fun and learning! From exploring Parliament House and diving into the history at the National Museum, to seeing how coins are made at the Royal Australian Mint, the students immersed themselves in the rich tapestry of our nation’s capital. They engaged with hands-on science at the CSIRO Discovery Centre and took in the beauty of the Arboretum. Evenings were just as exciting, with relaxing visits to the National Film Archives, bouncing at Bounce, and enjoying glow-in-the-dark mini golf. It was a week filled with read more…

By Keith RoffmanSport and Recreation Teacher Congratulations to all of our students who attended the Year 9 Sport and Recreation Rogaine Camp and competed at the Mysterious Traveller Australasian Rogaine Championships 2024 on 7 September. Rogaining is a cross country, ultra endurance navigation activity – a little like “choose your own adventure orienteering”, where students hunt for control points through 400km2 of natural forest in hilly terrain, in teams of between two and five people. This year was the national championships with huge congratulations to our following teams: Junior Girls Champions (270 points): Emmy A, Addison O, Emmy C and read more…

In preparation for the future, Year 9 students are being equipped to take their place as responsible voters.  Each Year 9 class participated in a ‘polling day,’ with students casting their votes after thoroughly researching the policies of the key political parties expected to compete in the next Federal election.  Humanities and Social Sciences Teachers Mr John Tilinger and Mrs Wendy Love helped create an accurate polling place atmosphere, which included ‘democracy sausages’ from the BBQ and mock electoral officers and candidates.    “The Civics and Citizenship curriculum is centered around Australia’s democratic system and values. Students have learnt that voting read more…

Year 6 students now have a ‘toolkit’ of Buz Power tools to help with personal and group strength and resilience.    They have completed a nine-week program that helps develop social and emotional strength, learning skills such as bouncing back, making good choices, overcoming fear of failure, solving problems and believing they can make a difference within themselves and in group situations.   Primary Student Support Counsellor Mrs Theresa Pomery ran the course to prepare the group of 40 students for their week-long trip to Canberra.  “For many students it’s the first time they have been away from family for such read more…

Learning how to make real coffee at school is making it easier for students to find part-time work in hospitality.   Each Thursday morning before school, the Food Science and Technology room is pumping as enthusiastic year 10s and 11s take orders and practice making a range of beverages for staff.  Food Science and Technology teacher Mrs Sonja Lochner is teaching them basic barista skills which includes take away flat white, latte, mocha, chai latte and dirty chai for $2.50.  Each cup arrives with a cookie – freshly baked by year 11s – placed on top.   “The students are very motivated read more…

By Andre SteenekampDirector of Sport Congratulations to Alpha, who emerged victorious over Omega in the 2024 Secondary Athletics Carnival to retain the inter-house athletics shield. It was a very close competition with a mere 42 points the difference between the two Houses. God blessed us with beautiful weather and very good attendance. The day was action-packed, with good results and a lot of fun. The final teachers versus student race was certainly a highlight. It was a reminder of the power of unity between all of the different cultures and backgrounds at our College – and how we can all glorify read more…