Last Tuesday 21 CTK students represented the school in an Interschool Chess Challenge performing with skill and good sportsmanship. There were 142 competitors from 19 different schools, and Christ The King finished in 6th place overall on 17.5 points. The top three schools scored 22, 21.5 and 21 respectively so it was very close I don't know of any other schools who lost a tooth though!
I'd like to pass on how impressed I was today with the students who represented Christ The King in the Inter-Schools Chess Tournament.
The students were respectful, listened well, displayed great sportsmanship and really tried hard. I noticed how they engaged with each other and other schools in a really friendly and fun manner. Regardless of the outcome of each game, every student was happy and demonstrated a positive mindset. I was equally impressed with how inclusive and considerate they were of other students.
A group of CTK students playing handball at lunch invited other schools to play, and I counted 7 different uniforms all playing one big handball game in the end. Other CTK students demonstrated empathy for Special Needs children who were participating, and for some students who weren't very confident in their chess playing or a bit shy. It was lovely to see how they represented CTK both on the Chess tables and on the playground.
Thank you to the parents who assisted in transporting the students to and from the tournament and to the parents who gave up their whole day supervising. Below is a report from one of the supervising parents.
Christ the King North Rocks
www.ctknorthrocks.catholic.edu.au
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25 Sep 2026
From Facebook
Congratulations to Marcus Younis on becoming Socceroo no. 662 after his debut against Brazil tonight. Great to see you shining on the big stage.20 Sep 2026
From Facebook
Huge news for the CTK community! โฝ๏ธ๐ฆ๐บ Sending a massive congratulations to CTK alumnus Marcus Younis (Class of 2017) on his very first selection to the Socceroos squad! Marcus is currently playing in the Danish Superliga with Brรธndby IF and at 21 years of Age has officially earned his first senior national team call-up to face football powerhouse Brazil. You can Catch Marcus in action: Game 1 (Townsville): Friday, September 25th Game 2 (Brisbane): Tuesday, September 29th You can catch both games Live on Paramount+ and the Network 10 channels. Best of luck, Marcusโall of Christ the King will be cheering you on! ๐ข๐
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25 Sep 2026
From Facebook
Congratulations to Marcus Younis on becoming Socceroo no. 662 after his debut against Brazil tonight. Great to see you shining on the big stage.
20 Sep 2026
From Facebook
Huge news for the CTK community! โฝ๏ธ๐ฆ๐บ Sending a massive congratulations to CTK alumnus Marcus Younis (Class of 2017) on his very first selection to the Socceroos squad! Marcus is currently playing in the Danish Superliga with Brรธndby IF and at 21 years of Age has officially earned his first senior national team call-up to face football powerhouse Brazil. You can Catch Marcus in action: Game 1 (Townsville): Friday, September 25th Game 2 (Brisbane): Tuesday, September 29th You can catch both games Live on Paramount+ and the Network 10 channels. Best of luck, Marcusโall of Christ the King will be cheering you on! ๐ข๐
03 Sep 2026
From Facebook
๐๏ธ๐ฟ Year 5 & 6 Blue Mountains Camp ๐ฟ๐๏ธ What an incredible adventure our Year 5 and 6 students had at camp in the beautiful Blue Mountains! From exciting outdoor challenges to team-building activities, students embraced every opportunity to step outside their comfort zones, build resilience and create lasting memories with their friends. Throughout the camp, students demonstrated courage, perseverance and teamwork as they encouraged one another to try new experiences. Whether they were conquering challenges, exploring the stunning natural environment or sharing laughs around camp, they showed our school values every step of the way. A huge thank you to our dedicated staff for their care and support, and to our students for representing Christ the King so wonderfully. We hope everyone returned home with new friendships, greater confidence and memories to treasure for years to come! ๐โจ #cspd2026 #catholicschoolsparramattadiocese #parracatholic #CTKCommunity #ChristTheKing #CTKNorthRocks
31 Aug 2026
From Facebook
Laudato Sรฌ Photo Competition๐พ Christ the King Primary celebrated the creativity, talent and enthusiasm of our students and staff who participated in our Laudato Si' Competition. Inspired by Pope Francis' call to care for our common home, our winners took photos of something Australian from nature. As a prize they planted native seeds in egg cartons. Congratulations to everyone who entered, and thank you for using your gifts to inspire others to be good stewards of creation. Together, we are living our faith by caring for our common home. ๐๐
30 Aug 2026
From Facebook
๐ฟ Celebrating NAIDOC Week at Christ the King Primary! ๐ฟ Our students enjoyed celebrating NAIDOC Week through creativity, connection and learning. Students had the opportunity to colour and create beautiful dot paintings, exploring Indigenous Australian art and expressing their creativity along the way. It was wonderful to see our students engaging with culture, learning together and celebrating the rich history and traditions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. ๐๐คโค๏ธ