As we approach the busy weekend, I would like to remind the entire College of the importance of presenting the campus as best we can this weekend. Wishing all our Rowers the best ahead of the ICC as well as our Band who are playing at the Parent Cocktails. 

In addition, a huge congratulations to our Men's Tennis Team who took out ICC Tennis, as well as out Debaters who head into the Grand Final on Monday evening against Duschene here at King's. Let's get behind them in support. 

ANDREW EUNSON - DEPUTY CEO

Extended Lunch Saturday - No Dinner

Community Points

The King’s College community points program is designed to recognise those members of the College community who participate and contribute in a positive and meaningful way. These points will be used to aid in the room and car park allocation process but could also be utilised for Residential Leader selection, references by the College to employers or accommodation providers; and/or other decision-making procedures. They will be particularly important in helping to determine who is allocated a room when there is significant demand for that space. 

Eligibility for points will be confirmed, where appropriate, with the KCSC Executive, Residential Leadership team, or College Administration. Eligible points will be derived from the current calendar year.  

General Points Allocation - (Sport, Cultural and Social)

• ICC Sport Participation – 15 points per sport 
  • (+5 for Premiership)
  • (+5 for representing King’s outside of an ICC Comp)
• ICC Sport Convenor Role – 10 points per sport convened 
• ICC Cultural Participation – 15 points per event 
  • (+5 for Premiership)
  • (+5 for representing King’s outside of an ICC Comp)
  • (5pts for backup dancers in Dancefest)
• ICC Cultural Convenor Role – 10 points per event convened 
• Social Event Convenor Role – 10 points per event convened 
• Frequent Spectatorship Award - ratified by RA/KCSC/Administration 
  • Top 5 at end of year (MVP Spectators) 30 pts (half colours for spirit)

Academic 

Only one of the following would apply: 

• Masters Academic High Achievers Luncheon – 30 
• Academic High Achievers List (5.75 and above) – 25 
• Where your GPA has improved from Previous Semester...> 1 = 20, < 1 = 10 

Leadership 

Points in this section recognise the significant role student leaders play in the life of our community. 

• Student Positions (any unpaid student positions…. i.e. King’s in Pink (25), vice-captains (10), unpaid student media (10) etc)

General Community Participation – (2-5pts)

This section rewards contributions that do not fit into one of the areas above. Members may nominate to receive points for contributions, which will be ratified by RL/KCSC/Administration and decided by Administration. 

• Miscellaneous participation (i.e. Bushcare working bee, Wellbeing participation/walks, R U OK Day, Clean Up Australia day) 
• Regular tour rooms 
• Initiatives outside of King’s 
• Open Day tour guides 
• School Visits 
• etc

Flat Reminder

With the upcoming holiday period looming, a couple of quick reminders regarding your room.....

• Fridges should be cleaned out of all food and perishables
• Fridge should be left on
• Tidy and put items away to allow cleaners the space to do their work

Staffing Update

After interviews this week, I’m happy to announce that Dr Maike Neuhaus has been appointed into the 1-year contract position of Associate Director of Student Wellbeing, while Adele is on maternity leave.

Maike holds a Doctor of Philosophy from UQ, a Master of Psychology from University of Berlin and a Bachelor of Science from University of Berlin.

Maike is a Board Member, current Lecturer, as well as being an editor and writer for Positive Psychology. She will commence her role on Monday 7 July, and I look forward to welcoming her formally to the community then.

Swimming Success

Congratulations to a few King's Collegians who have been busy swimming for the past few months on the national stage, both at the 2025 Australian Swimming Championships in Brisbane and the Uni Sport Nationals in Sydney last week.  

• At the Australian age Championships, Will McGrath competed in 100 & 200 Backstroke, finishing top 10 in the 17 years.
• At the Australian open Championships, Lily McCowan competed in the 50 & 100 Breaststroke, finishing 1st in the 100 and 2nd in the 50 for the 18-20 years.
• Sydney Milne, Will McGrath and Lily McCowan went to Sydney to represent the University of Queensland at the Uni Sport Nationals. They competed incredibly well, and the UQ team finished 2nd overall in the final point score!

Lastly, we are wishing Gabby Smith the best of luck as she heads home yesterday to compete in the New Zealand Swimming Championships.

And the hard work continues, as our swimmers approach the World Championship Trials next month in Adelaide. 

On behalf of King's, CONGRATULATIONS. 

Holiday Stays

The holiday period for QUT and UQ students commences on Saturday 21 June from Midday, with QUT students to return from midday Sunday 20 July and UQ students from midday Sunday 27 July. Students can leave their personal items in their room through this time even if they are not staying through the holidays.

For students wanting to stay at the College during this time, accommodation costs are $225 per week and will need to be pre-paid. 

Applications for holiday stay can be made by following these steps:

• Go to the Student Portal and select Login.
• Login using your email address and password.
• Select the Menu Icon on top left side of Home Page, and chose Self-Service Portal.
• Select Holiday Stay Request, then Save and Continue.
• Do you require Holiday Accommodation – Yes or No.
• If yes, please select the weeks you are wanting to stay
• If you have an unusual holiday request, please speak to Andrew before pressing the button that says you have spoken to Andrew.
• Submit Application and wait on approval (You should receive this within 48 hours).

Once you have approval you will receive an email directing you to complete the following steps:

• Go to Accounts.
• Tick Manual Breakup and place the amount you wish to pay into the OTHER ACCOM account (You will be told the amount in your confirmation email).
• Select the Pay Now button to make your payment.

The kitchen will be closed for this period and reopen on Sunday 20 July. UQ students wanting to stay from 20th will need to pay the additional accommodation charge. 

Phone and Fob access will be turned off for this holiday period. 

Flu Shots

UQ Healthcare have availability to administer the free 2025 influenza vaccinations. UQ students are welcome to walk in, there is no need for an appointment, to see a nurse and get vaccinated. This free service is timely before the mid-year break and the upcoming exam period. 

More info here: https://www.uqhcstlucia.com.au/

Coming Up

• Club Netball 1 - 1.45pm 24.05
• Dining Hall Helpers Setup - 1.30pm 24.05
• ICC Chess - 2pm 24.05
• Club Netball 2 - 3.05pm 24.05
• Extended Lunch 12pm till 3.30pm 24.05
• Parent Cocktail Evening - 6pm 24.05
• KCSC Executive Meeting - 3.30pm 26/05
• Debating Final vs Duschene @ King's - 8.00pm 26.05
• Residential Leaders Meeting - 9.00am 27.05
• Reconciliation Lunch at St John's College - 12.00pm 27.05
• ADSS Meeting - 3.00pm 27.05
• Women's AFL vs St John's - 9.15pm 29.05
• Sydney School Visits and AT HOME - 30.05