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
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19 Nov 2025
From Facebook
π Kindy Mufti Day for Mission Week! π At the end of October our Kindy students looked bright and colourful as they came to school in mufti to recognise Mission Week and support the Marist180 Noel Appeal! πβ¨ Through this simple act of giving, our youngest learners and the whole school, are already showing big hearts β learning about compassion, helping others, and making a positive difference in the world. β€οΈπ Thank you to our wonderful families for your generosity and support to Marist180 Noel Appeal. Together, we are living our mission and spreading hope to those in need. ππ #MissionWeek #Kindy #MuftiDay #Marist180 #NoelAppeal #CatholicEducation #CTKCommunity #FaithInAction #cspd2025 #catholicschoolsparramattadiocese #parracatholic #westernsydney #ChristTheKing #CTKNorthRocks #CTKLearning
18 Nov 2025
From Facebook
π Olympian Nathan Katz Visits CTK! π Today our Primary students were inspired by a very special guest β Olympian Nathan Katz, visiting as part of Olympics Unleashed! π₯β¨ Nathan shared his journey as an Australian Judo Olympian and spoke powerfully about the importance of dedication, determination, trying your best, and managing disappointment. His message reminded our students that success isnβt just about medals β itβs about resilience, hard work, and believing in yourself. πͺπ Our students were captivated and are now feeling even more motivated to chase their dreams β both in and out of the classroom! π π Thank you, Nathan, for inspiring the next generation of champions! ππ #cspd2025 #catholicschoolsparramattadiocese #parracatholic #westernsydney #CTKCommunity #ChristTheKing #CTKNorthRocks #CTKLearning #OlympicsUnleashed
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π Kindy Mufti Day for Mission Week! π At the end of October our Kindy students looked bright and colourful as they came to school in mufti to recognise Mission Week and support the Marist180 Noel Appeal! πβ¨ Through this simple act of giving, our youngest learners and the whole school, are already showing big hearts β learning about compassion, helping others, and making a positive difference in the world. β€οΈπ Thank you to our wonderful families for your generosity and support to Marist180 Noel Appeal. Together, we are living our mission and spreading hope to those in need. ππ #MissionWeek #Kindy #MuftiDay #Marist180 #NoelAppeal #CatholicEducation #CTKCommunity #FaithInAction #cspd2025 #catholicschoolsparramattadiocese #parracatholic #westernsydney #ChristTheKing #CTKNorthRocks #CTKLearning
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π Olympian Nathan Katz Visits CTK! π Today our Primary students were inspired by a very special guest β Olympian Nathan Katz, visiting as part of Olympics Unleashed! π₯β¨ Nathan shared his journey as an Australian Judo Olympian and spoke powerfully about the importance of dedication, determination, trying your best, and managing disappointment. His message reminded our students that success isnβt just about medals β itβs about resilience, hard work, and believing in yourself. πͺπ Our students were captivated and are now feeling even more motivated to chase their dreams β both in and out of the classroom! π π Thank you, Nathan, for inspiring the next generation of champions! ππ #cspd2025 #catholicschoolsparramattadiocese #parracatholic #westernsydney #CTKCommunity #ChristTheKing #CTKNorthRocks #CTKLearning #OlympicsUnleashed
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From Facebook
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