This week has been another busy one across the College, with students taking part in a wide range of learning experiences, community events and co-curricular activities. On Monday, Year 4 students visited Fremantle Prison, while the College welcomed local pastors for a morning tea. Junior School families came together for the Father’s Day Event on Tuesday, followed by our College Twilight Tour and the commencement of the Year 5 Camp on Wednesday. Thursday featured LEGO League and the Senior Ensemble Music Evening. Today, families gathered for the Family Breakfast, Kindergarten students visited Caversham Wildlife Park, Senior School students participated in House Assemblies, and Swanonline Year 11 students took part in a Certificate IV Business Engagement Day in Midland.
Looking ahead, next week includes several significant opportunities for our students. OLNA Round 2 begins alongside the Year 10 Outdoor Education Camp and STTC Year 11 Work Experience. Junior School students can take part in the Before School Running Club on Tuesday, before the EduDance Concert on Wednesday. Later in the week, we look forward to the Year 12 Creative Lab Exhibition, the Year 3 Sleepover and STTC visit, another round of LEGO League, and the ACC Athletics Carnival on Friday.
Looking ahead, next week’s events include:
Monday: OLNA Round 2; Year 10 Outdoor Education Camp; STTC Year 11 Work Experience
Tuesday: Junior School Before School Running Club
Wednesday: EduDance Concert
Thursday: Year 12 Creative Lab Exhibition; Year 3 Sleepover and STTC Visit; LEGO League
Friday: ACC Athletics Carnival
On Friday 4 September, Executive staff, the Chair of the Parent Christian Life Committee and student leaders attended the Governor’s Prayer Breakfast.
The annual event brings together state leaders and members of the community for fellowship and prayer for Western Australia, reflecting unity across Christian denominations.
The Governor’s Prayer Breakfast is organised by The Governor’s Prayer Breakfast Association Inc. and aims to bring community leaders together in fellowship and unity to acknowledge God’s values and call on His name.
It was a meaningful opportunity to join with others in prayer, unity and faith, seeking God’s guidance and blessing for our state.
You are invited to support our talented students at our upcoming Art Exhibition and Fashion Parade Opening Night on Tuesday 20 October. Featuring student work from Years 1-12 and a Fashion Parade featuring class work from the Textiles department.
5:30pm Doors open to Exhibition, Junior School Art work displayed in the Cafe, Senior School art work displayed in the gym.
5:30-6:30pm Light supper available (Tickets required)
6:30pm – 7:00pm – Award ceremony (Junior awards followed immediately by Senior awards)
7:00pm – 8:00pm – Fashion ParadeÂ
$10 per ticket (includes a light supper)
$3 Senior Art catalogue pre-ordered magazine displaying all artwork with artwork descriptions
($5 at the door)Â
Register here: Tickets
Exhibition:
Open to Public from Wednesday 21 October – Thursday 22 October, 8:00am – 4:00pm.
Where: Gym and Café
Free Entry (please sign in at College Admin).
Dads, pack the camping gear and get ready for a great night with the kids! The annual Fathers and Kids Campout is a chance for fathers and their children to spend quality time together, enjoy activities, dinner, a movie and a night under the stars on the College Back Oval. The event is open to fathers of Kindergarten to Year 12 students from Swan Christian College, Swanonline and Swan Trade Training Centre.
Fathers and Kids Campout
Date: Saturday 7 November to Sunday 8 November 2026
Time: 4:00pm Saturday to 10:00am Sunday
Venue: College Back Oval, 381 Great Northern Highway, Middle Swan
Registration: Register now via Humanitix
Register now and join us for a memorable night together.
Our Secondhand Uniform Shop is currently running low on clothing stock, and donations would be greatly appreciated.
If you have any clean, undamaged College uniforms that your children have outgrown or no longer need, please consider donating them to the shop.
To arrange a donation or find out more, please contact Helen or Lorilei at pclc@swan.wa.edu.au
Here at Swan Christian College we do understand that families’ plans and circumstances change, which require a change in their child(ren)’s enrolment at Swan.
At this time we would like to remind families of our withdrawal policy. If you do choose to withdraw your child from Swan Christian College, please note that formal written notice addressed to the Acting Principal is required. This notice must be provided at least one full school term in advance – defined as 10 weeks of instruction time, excluding holidays. Verbal notice or emails sent to Deans of Year or classroom teachers will not be accepted as formal notice.
If the required notice is not provided, the College will charge one full term’s fees in lieu of notice, as outlined in the enrolment contract. To submit a withdrawal notice, please send an email to enrolments@swan.wa.edu.au, addressed to the Principal.
Current Families
If your child is already enrolled at Swan Christian
College, you do not need to confirm or reapply for their current place.
This information is for current families who have another
child or sibling who is not yet enrolled at the College.
If you are planning for a sibling (brother or sister) to
attend Swan Christian College in a future year and have not yet submitted an application for them, we encourage you to do so as soon as possible.
This will allow us to consider sibling applications as early as possible,
subject to available places.Places are filling up quickly and we currently have waitlists for Kindergarten 2027, 2028, Year 3, 2028 and Year 7, 2027 and 2028.
Availability for Year 3 and 4, 2027
We currently have limited places in Year 3 and 4, 2027.
Please make a new enquiry via our website to commence the application process.
New Families
Families are encouraged to apply at least two years in advance of the intended intake year. To begin the process please submit an enquiry form. There is no fee related to submitting an application.
We would like to remind all families that the current intake years are Kindergarten, Year 3, Year 7, and Year 11. Enrolments for other year groups will be available depending on current enrolment numbers. If you have any questions please email enrolments@swan.wa.edu.au or call (08) 9374 8300.
Thank you for your attention to these important details. We appreciate your partnership as we continue to provide a Christ-centred education.
We warmly invite our alumni from the Class of 1986, 1996, 2006 and 2016 to join us for a special evening reconnecting with old friends and celebrating shared memories at Swan Christian College.
This combined reunion marks the 40, 30, 20 and 10 year milestones for these graduating classes. It will be a relaxed sundowner where alumni can catch up, share stories and reflect on their time at the College.
Whether you are reconnecting with classmates you have not seen for years or continuing friendships that have lasted decades, it promises to be a memorable evening together.
Combined Alumni Reunion Sundowner
Date:Â Friday 6 November
Time: 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Venue: Maali Room, Swan Christian College
Register here:Â Combined Alumni Reunion Sundowner
Tickets are $15 for alumni and $10 for one guest per alumni, and include light supper and drinks.
Families in Ellenbrook and surrounding areas may be interested in an upcoming Foster Care Information Session for anyone who has considered becoming a foster carer.
The session will provide an opportunity to learn more about foster care and what is involved.
Foster Care Information Session
Date: 15 September 2026
Time: 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Venue: Ellenbrook Secondary College
Registration: Register via Eventbrite
Facebook post: https://www.facebook.com/share/1cZB4GoCqz/?mibextid=wwXIfr
Families are also welcome to share this opportunity with others who may be interested.
This Tuesday 8 September, we welcomed Junior School fathers and father figures for a special Father’s Day event.
Guests enjoyed afternoon tea before joining students for a range of classroom activities, including mini golf, building challenges and class project displays. We also thank our Parent Christian Life Committee for organising the Father’s Day Stall gifts, which gave students a meaningful way to show their appreciation.
There’s a new addition to the Junior School team – our new Karcher Push Sweeper. Students will be encouraged to use it during break times to help care for our College grounds and put our CHARIS virtues of Appreciation and Respect into action.
Now we need your help to give it a name!
Parents, guardians, students and staff are invited to enter the competition by commenting on our Facebook post with their best, funniest or most creative name suggestion. Unlimited entries are welcome, and the winning entry will receive a box of Whistlers Chocolate.
Competition closes: Friday 18 September at 4:00pm
Winner announced: Week 10 on our social media channels
EduDance is back! Our Year 1 to 6 students have been working hard this term, learning their moves, finding their places and preparing for an energetic day of performances.
EduDance Concerts
Date: Wednesday 16 September
Time:
Concert 1 – 12:35pm: Years 1A, 3A, 4A, 5A and 6A
Concert 2 – 1:20pm: Years 1B, 2B, 3B, 4B, 5B and 6B
Concert 3 – 2:05pm: Years 2A, 3C, 4C, 5C and 6C
Venue: Maali Mia Theatre
Registration: No registration required
Students should come to school dressed in their costumes and ready to perform. We look forward to seeing families there to support our students and enjoy the performances.
Camp Australia’s Rocketeers program is back at Swan Christian College, with plenty of activities to keep children busy and having fun during the school holidays.
The Spring Holiday Program includes creative activities, excursions, challenges and special events. Highlights include Big Art Day, Walk of the Whales at Subiaco Arts Centre, Spinstorm Showdown, Grand Final Fever with Coles Healthy Kicks, Ultimate Ninja Challenge and more.
Children can also take part in Camp Australia’s Grand Final Games from 14-25 September, with sport, problem-solving, team-building and creative challenges. Participants can earn Game Points, with an overall champion earning the chance to help choose activities and the menu for a winning OSHC session.
Rocketeers Spring Holiday Program
Date: 29 September to 12 October 2026
Time: 6:30am – 6:00pm
Venue: Swan Christian College
More information and how to register: Download the flyer here
Bookings are now open at campaustralia.com/rocketeers.
Join us for this year’s Junior School production, A Hairy Tale, a fun-filled retelling of the classic Rapunzel story. Performed by our talented Junior School students, this colourful, chaotic and hilarious fairy tale parody is brought to life through song, movement and drama. It’s a fast-paced production the whole family will enjoy.
Somewhere deep within the enchanted Wychwood Forest, two supremely spoiled royals lived a life of absolute luxury, until their bratty behaviour finally went too far. Banished from their home, Prince Rupert and Princess Iphigenia cannot return until they discover the true meaning of love and sacrifice. But surviving the wilderness is no easy task, especially when they crash into a haircut-evading Rapunzel, a trendy Big Bad Wolf, and peasant siblings who traded their family electronics for five highly questionable magic beans!
A Hairy Tale
Date: 13 and 14 October 2026
Time: 7:00pm
Venue: Maali Mia Theatre
Tickets: Book online at scea.me/hairytale2026 for the Early Bird discount until 25 September!
We look forward to sharing this entertaining production with our College community.
Last Friday 4 September, we celebrated our fantastic Swan Trade Training Centre (STTC) dads, grandfathers and guardians with a special Father’s Day breakfast.
Our guests enjoyed a delicious hot breakfast, thoughtfully prepared and served by our talented STTC Hospitality students and staff. STTC dads received bottle openers inscribed with ‘I love you Dad’ that were lovingly crafted by students. It was a wonderful time of connection and appreciation, recognising the important role fathers and father-figures play in the lives of our students and community.
We extend a warm thank you to all the STTC staff who helped make this day so memorable. Your effort and care created an event that was enjoyed by all who attended.
Today, our Senior School students took part in the Winter Woolies Salvos fundraiser (even though it’s spring), wearing their winter woolies to College and supporting a worthy cause.
Students were invited to bring a gold coin donation and/or a non-perishable food item, with donations collected throughout the morning.
Thank you to all students and families who supported the fundraiser and helped contribute to the work of The Salvation Army.
During Week 7, 17 Year 10 students and four staff headed off on the CAPS Impact Trip, beginning with an exciting journey on the Prospector to Kalgoorlie, where we were met by staff from CAPS Coolgardie. What followed was a wonderful week of connection, service, new experiences and plenty of fun.
Our time at CAPS Coolgardie included a fantastic bush day where students cooked kangaroo, caught yabbies, made bead jewellery, explored the bush and spent time together around the fires. Carnival fever followed the next day, with everyone dressing in team colours and heading to the local footy oval for tunnel ball, tug-of-war, long jump and running races. Our students certainly did Swan proud, but the real highlight was seeing all students encouraging one another, having a laugh and building new friendships.
We then headed to CAPS Kurrawang, where our Swannie students quickly bonded with the wonderful primary students. Another colourful carnival saw races held along the track beside the Goldfields pipeline, with Marlu taking out the win for the day. Our students then spent time helping in classrooms, playing with the younger students and being shown their cubbies in the surrounding bush. Some were even lucky enough to spot an owl nesting in one of the tree hollows!
There were so many moments in between that made the trip special – basketball most evenings, volleyball, piggyback rides, carrying little students around, an early morning sunrise along the cultural walk, and our evening shout-outs and devotions.
By Friday, it was time to pack up and begin the long trek home on the coach bus. There were plenty of tired faces after such a full week, but also many stories, laughs and memories to bring back to Swan. The CAPS Impact Trip was about much more than the activities we completed; it was about serving others, building relationships, learning from one another and making memories together.
A very special thank you goes to Mrs Coleman, Mr Eason and Mr Leaver, whose enthusiasm, care, encouragement and willingness to join in with everything helped make the trip such a wonderful experience. We could not have asked for a better team to share the adventure with!
Finally, a huge thank you to our Swan community for your support and, most importantly, for praying for us throughout our journey. We are incredibly grateful for the warm welcome shown to us by CAPS Coolgardie and CAPS Kurrawang and for an experience that our students will remember for many years to come.
Dance Showcase 2026
Date: Monday 21 September 2026
Time: 6:30pm – 8:00pm
Venue: Maali Mia Theatre
Registration: Tickets are $5. Book now at http://scea.me/danceshowcase2026
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