It’s been a full and purposeful week across the College, with a wide range of activities engaging students, staff and families. On Wednesday and Thursday, Principal Darnelle Pretorius and staff represented Swan Christian College at the Dowerin Machinery Field Days, generating strong interest in both Swanonline and Swan Christian College. Rehearsals for Hop It Poppit are well underway as our performers prepare for the shows in October. Yesterday evening, families gathered for the Father/Son and Mother/Daughter Growing Up Night, which supported open and healthy conversations around growing up. Today, some of our Year 10 students departed for the Service Learning CAPS trip, while our Junior School students enjoyed selecting gifts from the Father’s Day Stall. Year 2 students presented their assembly, and our Year 12s celebrated the end of the week with a Movie Night. We also welcomed a range of university representatives to campus today for the University Expo, offering valuable guidance on future study and career pathways.
Looking ahead to next week:
"Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men."
String Soiree
Date: 11 September 2025
Time: 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Venue: Maali Room, Swan Christian College
String Soirée is a celebratory night of elegant warmth and sophistication. This unique event features a mix of large string ensembles, chamber groups, and duos as you enjoy light refreshments in a relaxed atmosphere. It is not just a concert – it is a celebration of musicianship and the expressive power of string instruments, highlighting student achievement, ensemble community, and the proficiency of our string players at Swan Christian College.
Senior Music Showcase
Date: 18 September 2025
Time: 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Venue: Maali Mia Theatre, Swan Christian College
Swan Christian College is delighted to present the Senior Music Showcase on Thursday 18 September. This special evening will feature outstanding performances from our Senior School music classes, celebrating their dedication, creativity, and passion for music. The evening will include recital-style performances from our Year 11 music students, as well as class-ensemble performances from the Year 11 and Year 10 classes.
Babies Proms
Date: 23 September 2025
Time: 1:45pm to 2:45pm
Venue: Junior School Undercover Area, Swan Christian College
Our Pre Primary to Year 2 students are invited to join us for Babies Proms, a lively, interactive concert introducing the wonderful world of musical instruments. Students will see, hear, and learn about the instruments in our school’s instrumental programs, from the beautiful strings offered in Year 3 to the exciting band instruments available in Year 5. This is a fun and inspiring way to spark a lifelong love of music.
Performance times:
Pre Primary: 1:45pm to 2:05pm
Year 1: 2:05pm to 2:25pm
Year 2: 2:25pm to 2:45pm
Senior Instrumental (Ensemble) Showcase
Date: 24 September 2025
Time: 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Venue: Maali Mia Theatre, Swan Christian College
On Wednesday 24 September, we are holding our Senior Instrumental Music Evening, showcasing the incredible work of our senior ensembles throughout the semester. We are excited to share this special event with you and invite you to attend.
Term 3’s Twilight Tour will take place on Thursday 4 September 2025. If you have any friends with children interested in joining Swan Christian College, please encourage them to register for our College Tour with the event link below.
Date: Thursday, 4 September 2025
Time: 4:30 – 6:20pm
Booking link: https://enrol.swan.wa.edu.au/embed/events/
On Wednesday and Thursday 27 and 28 August, Principal Darnelle Pretorius and staff represented Swan Christian College at the Dowerin Machinery Field Days, one of the largest agricultural events in Western Australia. Each year, the Field Days attract thousands of visitors from across the State, providing a valuable opportunity for regional communities to connect with education providers, businesses and industry.
There was strong interest in both the College and Swanonline, our online learning pathway that offers high quality Year 7-12 education for students who are geographically isolated or unable to attend on-campus school.
The event also provided a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with alumni and engage with people in the wider community, sharing how the College continues to provide a Christ-centred education from Kindergarten through to Year 12.
We encourage parents and guardians to take part in a valuable FREE online event, featuring two of Australia’s leading experts in adolescent wellbeing and cyber safety — Susan McLean and Dr Michael Carr-Gregg.
This one-off webinar will provide practical insights to help families support young people in navigating the online world safely and responsibly. This webinar will not be available to replay later, so we encourage you to register.
Webinar: Digital Media Literacy & Safety (Part III) – FREE
Date: Tuesday 9 September 2025
Time: 7:30pm
Topics include:
New social media regulations
Digital footprint and reputation
Screen time and brain development
Parental controls
This is a great opportunity to hear directly from trusted experts on current issues affecting students in today’s digital landscape.
Register here for the webinar: http://swan.wa.schooltv.me/webinar/wa-digital-media-literacy-safety-part-III
We warmly invite all fathers and fatherly figures to our Junior School Fathers’ Day Celebration on Tuesday 2 September.
The afternoon will begin at 2:00pm with afternoon tea in the undercover area, followed by indoor and outdoor activities with students from 2:30pm to 3:00pm.
We are looking forward to sharing in this special day to celebrate our fathers and father figures across the school.
Junior School Parent Teacher Interviews will be held on Tuesday 16 September from 3:30pm to 7:00pm. Interviews will take place in classrooms, with each session running for 10 minutes per student.
Bookings can be made through Parent Lounge and will open on Thursday 29 August. Please stay tuned for communications regarding this.
On Friday 26 September, our Junior School will be holding the Cambodia Colour Fun Run to support RAW Impact, a charity that brings hope and practical help to communities in Cambodia.
This is a great opportunity for students to raise funds while learning what it means to Love Your Neighbour.
Get Involved
We’re encouraging every parent to set up their child’s own online fundraising page through Go Raise It. It’s safe, easy to use, and helps us reach friends and family near and far.
Set up your child’s fundraising page at:
https://swanchristiancollegecolourfun.goraiseit.com.au
Need help? Email help@raiseitfundraising.com
Event Details
Date: Friday 26 September
Bring and Buy Stall (morning)
Cambodia Day Sausage Sizzle (lunch)
Colour Run (afternoon – families welcome)
Sausage Sizzle Order Link
To order a sausage sizzle please head over to http://scea.me/2025cambodiadaylunch
We’re excited to invite families to this year’s Junior School production, Hop It, Poppit!, presented by Fenceline Theatre. This original performance promises a delightful mix of humour, heart and important life lessons.
What it’s about
Somewhere far, far away, a king and a queen lived in a castle, surrounded by their royal subjects – except the subjects were not so loyal. The people of the kingdom had grown tired of their king’s unkindness. Over time, he had become harsh and cruel, ignoring the queen’s gentle warnings. Then one day, something strange happened: the prince mysteriously turned into a frog and hopped right out of the kingdom!
Our Junior School students will bring this colourful and meaningful story to life through song, movement and drama. It’s a production the whole family will enjoy.
Earlybird Special
Take advantage of earlybird pricing if you book before 26 September.
Event Details
Hop It, Poppit! – A Junior School Fenceline Theatre Production
Date: 15 and 16 October 2025
Time: 6:30pm
Venue: Maali Mia Theatre, Swan Christian College
Registration: Book now
Year 10 students at Swan Christian College are invited to take part in the Try a Trade Hospitality Day in the Swan Hospitality kitchen on Wednesday 17 September 2025.
Under the guidance of Chef Rob do Carmo, students will have the opportunity to experience the exciting Hospitality program at Swan Christian College. Students interested in enrolling in the program are invited to join in Year 11 in 2026 and will graduate in 2027 with a Certificate III in Hospitality.
The Try a Trade Hospitality Day will be held in two sessions, with the second session only running if places in the first session fill up.
When and Where
Date: Wednesday 17 September 2025
Session 1 (Periods 1 and 2): 8:59 to 10:43am
Session 2 (Periods 3 and 4, if Session 1 filled): 11:03am to 12:47pm
Venue: Hospitality Kitchen at Swan Christian College
Please RSVP before Wednesday 10 September via the link below:
Register your interest here
After Wednesday 10 September, Chef Rob will be in touch with you to confirm the details and the session time.
Places are limited, so we encourage early registration to avoid missing out on this opportunity.
On Wednesday, our Senior School boys’ soccer team fought hard in the ACC Championship Final against CBC Fremantle, ultimately going down 2-0. While the result didn’t go our way, making it to the final is a remarkable achievement and a first in Swan Christian College history. We are very proud of the boys for their effort, commitment and for representing the College with excellence.
There was a fantastic turnout in the gym at lunchtime, with students and staff gathering to watch the live stream of the match. The atmosphere was electric, with the crowd erupting each time the boys went close to scoring.
We congratulate the team on their outstanding season and thank them for the way they have brought our community together through their success.
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