This week marked a positive start to Term 4 with welcome assemblies held in both the Junior and Senior Schools. A special congratulations to the 70 Junior School students who performed in Hop It, Poppit, our Fenceline Theatre production. With sold-out shows and a meaningful message about kindness, it was a standout event. Thank you to Jane Hille, the dedicated parents, and the crew who brought it all together. We’re also looking forward to the Fathers and Kids Campout tomorrow – a much-anticipated time of connection and memory-making.
Looking ahead:
Monday:Â Parents in Partnership meeting
Tuesday: Pre Primary excursion to Brownes Dairy, College Tour, Visual Arts Exhibition and Fashion Parade Opening Night
Wednesday: Visual Arts Exhibition open to public during office hours 8:00am – 4:00pm
Thursday: Bee Keeping extra-curricular, Indigenous Leadership Conference, Visual Arts Exhibition open to public during office hours 8:00am – 4:00pm
Friday: Junior School Interhouse Athletics Carnival, Swanonline excursion to Caversham Wildlife Park, Visual Arts Exhibition open until 12:00pm
"The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in Him, and He helps me."
Please be aware that essential works on the Midland Line will result in a full shutdown between Bayswater and Midland train stations from Thursday 23 October to Sunday 26 October.Â
The last full line services on Wednesday night/Thursday morning will depart:
– Perth to Midland 12:10am
– Midland to Perth: 11:49pm.
Train replacement buses will operate during this time, but travel times are expected to be longer. We encourage families to allow extra time, avoid peak travel where possible, and plan journeys via the Transperth website or app. For more information please head over to this link.
Swan Christian College is now accepting applications for the Luke Durbridge Sporting Scholarship for 2026. This scholarship, initiated by Swan alumnus and professional cyclist Luke Durbridge in 2015, supports young athletes aiming to excel in their chosen sport. Students entering Years 7-12 in 2026 are encouraged to apply by Friday 14 November.
The scholarship provides financial assistance for expenses such as equipment, travel, and coaching support.
To apply, students must have a high level of attendance and be in good academic and behavioural standing.
How to apply: Athletes must write a letter of application addressed to the Principal via the Principal’s PA, Mrs Natalee Friend, at natalee.friend@swan.wa.edu.au, by Friday 14 November, addressing the following criteria:
We thank Luke Durbridge for his ongoing support of young athletes at Swan Christian College and look forward to seeing the next generation of sports stars.
For the safety and wellbeing of our students, we remind families that, under current legislation, students under 16 are not permitted to ride e-scooters.
Our College will not allow any student under the age of 16 to ride home on an e-scooter. If a student arrives at school on an e-scooter and is underage, parents will be contacted to arrange alternative transport home.
Thank you for partnering with us to keep our students safe and supporting our duty of care.
Bullsbrook-Ellenbrook and Bindoon Community Bank branches of Bendigo Bank are once again offering scholarships to support students entering secondary school, TAFE, or university in 2026.
As a locally owned bank that reinvests its profits into the community, Bendigo Bank is committed to supporting education, wellbeing, and opportunity. These scholarships aim to assist with the costs of schooling and further study.
Please see the attached flyers for details and how to apply:
This week, parents of students who will be entering Year 10 in 2026 have received an important reminder email about the SCEA Managed Device Program. This email updates parents and reminds parents to complete the Parent Agreement for the program via the Events and Payments tab in Parent Lounge or the Orbit App by 31 October 2025.
As part of SCEA’s move from Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) to a Managed Device Program beginning in 2026, this step ensures that students are set up with the right technology to support safe, focused learning and overall wellbeing.
Currently, around 74% of Swan Christian College Year 10, 2026 parents have registered for the Managed Device Program.
Families needing financial hardship assistance or wishing to request approval for a personal Apple device should also contact fees@scea.wa.edu.au or submit the Personal Device Specification Form by 31 October 2025.
Read more about the Managed Device Program here.
You are invited to support our talented students at our upcoming Art Exhibition and Fashion Parade on Tuesday 21 October at 5:30pm. Featuring student work from Years 1-12.
Opening Night
Date: Tuesday 21 October
Time: 5:30pm
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)
Open to Public:
8:00am Wednesday 22 October to 2:00pm Friday 24 October
Gym and Café
Free Entry (Sign in at College Admin)
Register now for the Opening Night on Tuesday 21 October: Book here
Frontier Tennis, led by Tennis Australia-accredited coach Cameron Fenner, is offering after-school coaching at Swan Christian College again this term. Lessons will run for seven weeks starting from 21 October, and will take place on the Senior School courts.
Tuesday:
3:00–3:45pm – Year 1–3 – $120
3:45–4:45pm – Year 7–12 – $160
Wednesday:
3:00–4:00pm – Year 4–6 – $160
Spaces are limited and enrolment is via email only, on a first-come, first-served basis. Parents are responsible for ensuring students move from class to the courts.
For enquiries or to enrol, contact Cameron Fenner at frontiertennis@hotmail.com or visit www.frontiertennis.com or  phone 0439 960 629.
Grandparents and students are encouraged to wear their loudest, brightest shirts, crazy socks or hats to raise awareness and make a gold coin donation to support Telethon Speech and Hearing at the Grandparents Picnic on Tuesday 4 November.
Grandparents Picnic and Let’s Get Loud Day:
Date: Tuesday 4 November
Time: 12:40pm
Venue: Swan Christian College Junior School Campus
Bring: Picnic lunch for your family, rug/chairs, plenty of sunscreen, hats, gold coin donation and anything else you may need to enjoy a picnic with your grandchildren.
Please invite grandparents to this special event.
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Parents and students in Years 7 to 11 are invited to College Presentation Night on Tuesday 9 December at 6:15pm when we will gather as a community to celebrate 2025.
We will celebrate the achievements of our individual students in Years 7 to 11. All students from Years 7-11 are expected to attend, wearing their summer uniform. Siblings, family, friends and 2025 Year 12 graduates are invited to join us in this celebration. Junior School students will have award assemblies later in the year but are more than welcome to attend our College Presentation Night.
Please save the date for this important event in the College calendar. A link to book your ticket will be provided in the coming weeks.
Please click on the following link to download the How to access Parent Lounge document:
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