Week 2 has seen a number of events that brought our College community together. Last Saturday, 51 families enjoyed a special time of connection at the Fathers Kids Campout. On Tuesday, we welcomed 130 guests for our final College Tour of the year, while that evening the Visual Art Exhibition and Fashion Parade showcased the exceptional talent of our students in a packed and vibrant display. Also on Tuesday, our Pre Primary students visited Brownes Dairy for a hands-on learning experience. On Thursday, selected Year 7–12 students took part in Indigenous Leadership Day. Today, our Junior School Athletics Carnival was a wonderful display of team spirit and effort – well done to all who took part. At the same time, our STTC students served the community through gardening and building projects with the Salvation Army, and our Swanonline students enjoyed an excursion to Caversham Wildlife Park.
Looking ahead, next week brings another full calendar of events:
Monday: Learning Enrichment Pre-Orientation Morning
Tuesday: Valedictory Dinner to celebrate our Year 12s at Optus Stadium
Wednesday: Year 7–9 Girls Indoor Cricket Tournament
Thursday: Year 7–9 Boys Indoor Cricket Tournament
Friday: Year 7 Orientation Day, Elite Basketball Tournament, Interschool T20 Cricket Tournament for Year 9 and 10 students, Year 11 Dance Lesson, Year 3 Excursion to C Restaurant
"The Lord is good to those whose hope is in him, to the one who seeks him."
From 10 December 2025, new government legislation will require social media platforms to take reasonable steps to prevent Australians under 16 from creating or keeping accounts. This includes platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, X, and YouTube.
Swan Christian College supports this change as an important step in protecting young people online. We encourage parents to keep their children off social media for as long as possible and to help them build healthy online habits.
Parents and carers are encouraged to join free webinars in November and December to learn more:
Register for an eSafety webinar
For further information and resources to help prepare for the changes, please visit:
https://www.esafety.gov.au/parents/social-media-age-restrictions
Thank you for partnering with us as we take steps to keep children safe and build healthy online habits.
Volunteers, Parents in Partnership or Parent Christian Life Committee Members, you are invited to a morning tea on Monday 17 November at 9:00am to show our appreciation for your commitment and hard work for the College.
If you are a volunteer please register before 10 November at scea.me/thankyou25
Junior and Senior School parents are warmly invited to join the Executive Team for the final Parent Coffee and Connect morning tea of the year in the Maali Room on Friday 21 November.
Please register here before 19 November.
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.
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:
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.
Date: Tuesday 9 December
Time: Doors open 6:00pm
Venue: Swan Christian College Gym
RSVP: scea.me/2025presentationnight
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 register your attendance here: scea.me/2025presentationnight
Please click on the following link to download the How to access Parent Lounge document:
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