Week 7 has been buzzing with activities in the lead up to the final two weeks of the school year. On Monday, it was a joy to welcome families to our Kindergarten Transition Day 2, as we saw our 2026 kindergarteners stepping into their new learning environment. On Thursday, selected Year 9 students explored future career pathways through the Explore STEM Day at Edith Cowan University, while our Debating Club members from Years 7 to 9 sharpened their skills in another round of friendly competition. Today, our Year 8 students participated in Community Service Day, packing Christmas hampers for those in need at the Salvation Army in Midland – an important opportunity to serve others during the Christmas season. Also today, 16 of our Visual Arts students in Years 9, 10 and 11 took part in a preparation session for their upcoming Visual Art Tour to Italy in March 2026. We look forward to seeing many of you at our Community Christmas Carols this evening on the Junior School Oval, with gates opening at 6:00pm for BYO picnics and carols commencing at 7:00pm.
Looking ahead, next week’s events include:
Monday: Fenceline Theatre Awards Evening
Tuesday: Blast Off Band Afternoon Concert
Tuesday-Wednesday: Leadership Camp for Year 11 Leaders
Thursday: Semester 2 Year 3 Strings Afternoon
Friday: Year 8–12 Orientation Day; Wriggly Nativity; Swanonline End of Year Engagement Day
Saturday–Monday: Emergency Service Cadet Summer Camp
"For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace."
Join us tonight for our annual Community Carols on the Junior School Oval! Gather your family and friends, and bring along a picnic dinner and a blanket for an evening of festive carols and community spirit. Christmas accessories are encouraged to add to the joy of the season.
Date: Friday 28 November
Time: Gates open 6:00pm, BYO Picnic 6:15pm – 7:00pm, Carols 7:00pm – 8:15pm
Venue: Junior School Oval
Please bring: Picnic dinner, blanket and money for candles, ice cream, coffee or lollies.
Dress: Smart casual. Christmas accessories may be worn. students are encouraged to wear colours prescribed by their teachers.
Please note, no alcohol is permitted at this event. We look forward to celebrating the start of the Christmas season with you!
Looking ahead to 2026, we will continue our policy of no mobile phone use during school hours. As a result, students will need to bring a physical EFTPOS card or cash if they wish to purchase items from the café at recess or lunch.
We are still seeing a number of students without a physical card, which leads them to borrow from Student Services for a lunch voucher. This process is time-consuming and intended only for genuine emergencies.
We encourage families to use the upcoming holiday period to ensure your child has a physical EFTPOS card ready for the 2026 school year.
We are pleased to share that the Kalamunda Bus Service will continue to be available to families in 2026.
The cost for full-time use for the year will be $702 per student, charged to your tuition account. This service is partially subsidised by the College.
As this is a privately contracted service with limited seating, families will need to secure a booking. Part-time use is also available (e.g., three days per week or afternoons only), with charges applied on a pro-rata basis.
Please note that this is not a casual-use service, and unused days cannot be refunded.
If you would like to book a place for your child for 2026, please email erin.vallance@swan.wa.edu.au with your requirements for next year.
As part of the New Midland Station Project, the Public Transport Authority has advised that Transperth services on the Midland Line between Midland and Bassendean will be cancelled from Thursday 22 January to Sunday 22 February 2026.
This closure may affect students and staff who regularly travel to the College using this service. Train replacement buses will be in operation during the shutdown, however we strongly encourage families to plan ahead and allow extra time for travel during this period.
Transperth will be conducting a full awareness campaign to notify passengers, but we recommend checking the latest updates directly via their website: www.transperth.wa.gov.au
Thank you for your understanding as this public transport upgrade progresses.
Parents are advised that the Midland Schoolwear Outlet will close temporarily over the Christmas and New Year period. Families are encouraged to plan ahead for any uniform purchases required for the 2026 school year.
Please note the closure dates and extended trading hours below.
If you have any questions, you can contact the store directly by phone on (08) 9702 2568 or via email at midland.retail@permapleat.com.au.
| Detail | Date |
|---|---|
| Last trading day before closure | Saturday 13 December 2025 |
| Closed | Monday 15 December 2025 – Monday 5 January 2026 |
| Re-opening | Tuesday 6 January 2026 |
| Extended trading hours | Please refer to this PDF. |
Blast Off Band
Date: Tuesday 2 December 2025
Time: 4:00pm
Venue: Junior School Undercover Area
What: Join us as the Blast Off Band performs their
musical repertoire they have been practising over the semester.
Year 3 Strings Concert – Semester 2
Date: Thursday 4 December
Time: 2:00pm
Venue: Maali Mia Theatre
What: Our Semester 2 Year 3 class of string players are excited to show what they’ve learned in 2025.
Attire for both performances: Performing students are to be dressed in formal summer uniform. If your child has sport on their performance day, please bring their formal uniform for them to change into.
Please save the date for our Years 1-6 Awards Assembly. This is a special time to recognise the hard work, growth and achievements of our Junior School students. Parents and family members are welcome to attend.
Years 1 – 6 Awards Assembly
Date: Wednesday 10 December
Time: 1:00pm – 2:30pm
Venue: Gym
Come and celebrate our Kindergarten – Pre Primary students as they perform a ‘wriggly’ nativity.
Wriggly Nativity
Date: Friday 5 December
Time: 8:40am – 10:00am
Venue: Maali Mia Theatre followed by Early Learning Centre
Details: Come and celebrate our Kindergarten and Pre Primary students as they perform a ‘Wriggly Nativity.’ Kindergarten and Pre Primary families are invited to join us for a picnic in the Early Learning Centre.
Students will be finishing early after the picnic.
Subject lists will be emailed to Senior School parents in the coming days.
Campion is the school book and resource supplier for Senior School students at Swan Christian College. Please order online by 12 December 2025 to get first choice of school needs and best available handling costs.
Please head to: order.campion.com.au
School resource code: 9MHD
Family help:
Tel 1300 433 982
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 on 10 December but are more than welcome to attend our College Presentation Night.
Please register your attendance here: scea.me/2025presentationnight
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