40th Anniversary Celebrations
A Legacy of Faith and Faithfulness: Forming Lives. Shaping Eternity.
A Legacy of Faith and Faithfulness
Founded in 1986, The King’s College began with a God-given vision for Christ-centred education, brought to life by Dr Gerry and Ps Maureen McCoy, alongside faithful volunteers whose courage, sacrifice, prayer and faithfulness laid the foundations for the College we know today.
What began as a dream has grown into a thriving College community, impacting thousands of students and families across generations.
At its heart, The King’s College has always been about more than what we build or achieve. It is about people: nurturing faith, shaping character and preparing young people to discover their God-given gifts and live lives of purpose.
We honour our founders, celebrate those who have carried the vision forward and give thanks for every student, family and staff member who has contributed to our story.
Through every season of growth and change, God has remained faithful.
As we reflect on our heritage, we look back with gratitude and forward with hope, committed to continuing the work of Christ-centred education for generations to come.
A Legacy of Faith and Faithfulness: Forming Lives, Shaping Eternity.
Through the Years
Our Story
From humble beginnings with just 16 students learning in the historic Sloan’s Cottage, to Medina Hall, the College relocated in 1991 to its current site, then farmland near the pristine wetlands.
In those early years, classes were held in a converted pig shed, while buildings were constructed with handmade bricks through the dedication of volunteers and a community united by faith and committed to the vision. Establishing the College was a significant step of trust, and throughout the journey we have witnessed God’s faithfulness and provision.
Four decades on, The King’s College has grown into a thriving K–12 community of more than 1,000 students. As we celebrate how far we have come, we honour the legacy of those who began this journey and look forward with faith and expectation to the continued growth of our College and its commitment to excellence in Christian education.
Reflections on the Journey
“If God gives you a mission, then He is faithful to that. We had faithful people. I call them pillars, because they held the roof up.”
“Just the experience of being at The Kings College, it’s like having an extended family. ”
“It’s just left a huge impact on me and I love the college for that.”
Key Events
40th Anniversary Gala Ball
Our 40th Anniversary Gala Ball brought together the founding McCoy family, pioneer staff and volunteers, Board members, community dignitaries and our staff to reflect on the journey of The King’s College and celebrate 40 years of Christ-centred education.
We were privileged to hear from our 2026 College Captains, along with special student music performances, as we gathered around our theme of ‘Go the Distance’ and reflected with gratitude on the journey so far.
It was a special evening of stories, memories and gratitude as we honoured our founders, Dr Gerry and Pastor Maureen McCoy, and the people and vision that helped shape our College. We also looked ahead to the future with hope and expectation, grateful for God’s faithfulness across 40 years and excited for the journey ahead.
Established in honour of Dr Gerry and Ps Maureen McCoy during our 40th Anniversary year, the McCoy Performing Arts Scholarship celebrates their passion for nurturing young people and developing God-given gifts and talents.
We were honoured to present the inaugural scholarship for 2026 to Bert Roth and Jolae Hennrisson.
McCoy Performing Arts Scholarship
Filming our 40th Anniversary commemorative video with the team from Fisher Digital Media, was a wonderful opportunity to step back into our history and rediscover the story of The King’s College.
Through memories and reflections shared by our founding family, pioneer staff, current students, families and leaders, we were able to capture the people, moments and milestones that have shaped our journey.
A special way to preserve our story and safeguard this legacy for future generations.
Preserving Our Story
Our Primary students took part in an art competition celebrating the things they love about The King’s College, while also creating birthday messages and cards to become part of our 40th Anniversary Time Capsule.
We loved seeing our College through their eyes and hearing what makes TKC special to them. These heartfelt contributions will become a treasured part of our story for future generations.
Celebrating TKC Through Their Eyes
Celebrating 40 Years Across Our Campuses
Our Primary Leaders and College Captains joined Board Chair Tammy Fenwick and Principal Laurelle Coto to mark our 40th Anniversary with commemorative cake-cutting ceremonies across both campuses.
A special moment to celebrate 40 years of God’s faithfulness and the legacy of The King’s College community.
We were honoured to gather with The King’s Chapel for our Principal’s Commissioning Service, a joyful celebration of an important milestone during our 40th anniversary year.
The service was a meaningful opportunity to give thanks for God’s faithfulness, reflect on all that has been accomplished, and look with anticipation towards the future. We were blessed to share this special occasion with past and present students and staff, former Principals, Board members and members of our wider community.
Principal’s Commissioning Service
Planting the first of our 40 Trees for 40 Years was a simple but meaningful way to celebrate The King’s College 40th Anniversary.
As these trees grow, they will bring shade, nature and life to our College grounds, becoming a lasting part of the environment enjoyed by generations of students and our wider community.
40 Trees for 40 Years
From 16 Students to a Thriving Community | Whole School 2026
What began in 1986 with 16 foundation students and a vision for Christ-centred education has grown into a thriving community of more than 1,000 students and almost 200 staff.
Bringing our whole school together in our 40th anniversary year was a special opportunity to reflect on the faith, courage and vision that began our story and God’s faithfulness throughout the journey.
As we look to the future, we remain part of an ongoing legacy, trusting the same God who has faithfully led us for 40 years.
“The Lord your God has been with you, and you have not lacked anything.”
Deuteronomy 2:7