Over the years, I have heard of many situations where actions from one’s youth have re-emerged to create challenging situations. A common example of this is when future employers do a deep dive into an applicant’s social media and discover a myriad of 'challenges' that ultimately make a person fall into the unemployable category. As the pressure for exams and assessment start to release, I would remind everyone to consider how your actions can have ramifications for your future. Whether it be around securing residency at King's for 2024 or perhaps a role in the future, your actions and behaviours now do have an impact. 

On a lighter note, I would like to congratulate most of the College for how you have engaged in the life of King's this semester. As I just finalised my Council report, I noted that we have just finalised over 50 student leadership positions for 2024 of which 52% of that representation is women at King's. This has been a fabulous journey and I'm very much looking forward to what the future of King's holds in 2024.

SWOTVAC/Exam Period

A reminder as students start to finish exams, the College’s expectations around noise stays the same. King’s College remains a place where people need to be able to study and sleep and unfortunately this week, I continue to have heard reports that some students are struggling in this space given those who disrespect these expectations.

Departing the College After Final Exams

A reminder to residents and as per the student handbook, students may be asked to depart the College as soon as their final exams are completed (within 24 hours). All students are to depart Saturday 18 November by 12 Midday. ACU students are to depart by Sunday 26 November by 12 Midday. 2024 Leaders are to depart Tuesday 21 November by 12 Midday. 

Process

• Inform Sue Eckelschot and arrange a time for a room inspection 
• Return Academic Gown and Key Fob

Accommodation over the Summer Vacation Period

Students can apply to stay over the vacation period. Cost of the stay is $200/wk. Please see Sue to collect a form. The maximum stay allowed will be 10-weeks till Saturday 27 January. 

Resident Leader Flat Allocations and Flat Selections for 2024

The Flat Preferences have been completed and final rooming will be released to students on Friday 17 November. 

Coming Up

• Friday 17 November - 2024 Flat Allocations released
• Friday 17 November – Final Flat Inspections
• All students (Non-ACU) to depart by 12 midday
• Sunday 19 November - 2024 Leaders Retreat
• Monday 20 November - 2024 Leaders Retreat
• Monday 20 November - Returning students advised of the success of their re- application
• Tuesday 21 November - Returning students will be sent information to accept their position for 2024 including Membership Contract
• Saturday 26 November - All 2024 Leaders are to depart by 12 midday
• Friday 1 December - $3000 non-refundable deposit due. 2024 Membership Contract due
• Wednesday 24 January - Balance of fees due (for Option A or B)
• Saturday 3 February - P Week Commence
• Sunday 11 February - O Week Commence
• Sunday 18 February – UQ students return for Semester 1
• Sunday 25 February – QUT students return for Semester 1