Term 1 has flown by, and already we’re reflecting on just how much has been packed into these past few months.
Across schools, staff rooms, parent gatherings and classrooms, we’ve had the privilege of sitting at the table with young people and the communities that surround them. The goal? Creating space for honest, thoughtful, and hope-filled conversations about sex, relationships, and faith.
Every term brings its own stories, but this one has been particularly rich. Here’s a glimpse into what Term 1 looked like at Big Kids’ Table…
Heathdale Christian College Secondary, Werribee
Across February and March this year, the Big Kids’ Table team had the privilege of spending time with the secondary students, staff, and parents at Heathdale Christian College, Werribee Campus. It was a remarkable and deeply encouraging week, marked by joy and interesting conversations.
This year is our third year partnering with the school, journeying alongside students from Grade 1 through to Year 12. We also work with parents and staff, exploring themes of sexual discipleship and the long-term formation of young people.
A HIGHLIGHT:
The week with the secondary students was filled with energy and openness. One particularly memorable experience came from ongoing conversations with a group of Year 9 students. Many of them had previously been taught that sex exists purely for procreation, without consideration of intimacy, pleasure or unity in Christ. Through thoughtful discussion, we unpacked God’s design for sex as something deeply intentional, created not only for unity and oneness within marriage, but also as a reflection of His goodness.
We explored how pleasure itself is not accidental, but purposeful, and how the bonding nature of sex points to a greater spiritual reality: that we are first created for intimacy with God, and then for meaningful connection with others as His image bearers.
For many students, this was a completely new perspective.
Later in the workshop, students were invited to write messages on sticky notes about what they wanted their peers to understand regarding pornography and its impact. Their responses revealed a strong desire to move away from culture’s of shame and secrecy, and instead foster vulnerability and unity.
When we read them out to the year level, the students cheered in response to one about Jesus being the solution for our shame.
It was a powerful and moving moment for our team, followed by several Year 9 students choosing to respond to the gospel.
It was a privilege to witness these young people stepping into a sense of ownership over their choices, their wellbeing, and the stewardship of their bodies.
Above all, we are deeply grateful to Heathdale Christian College for their ongoing commitment to the sexual discipleship of their students. Their dedication to walking alongside young people year after year, from the earliest grades through to graduation, is both inspiring and impactful. We look forward with great anticipation to the continued fruit of this work in the lives of these students.
Oxley Christian College, Chirnside Park
In late March, Georgia, Bek and Joel headed to Oxley Christian College to spend the morning with their Year 8 students. Together, we unpacked consent, dating, and what God has to say about both, with a particular focus after recess on understanding the complexities of consent within friendships and romantic relationships.
The Year 8 students were full of energy and a lot of fun to work with, and it was such a pleasure to return to Oxley for the fourth year in a row.
Thanks so much for having us, we’ll see you next year!
Looking Ahead…
Now that 2026 is well underway, watch this space for updates on communities including:
🏫 Students, Staff, Parents & Guardians at Heathdale Christian College, Werribee Primary
🏫 Students, Staff, Parents & Guardians at Lifehouse Christian School, Rockhampton Queensland
⛪️ Consultation with the leadership team at Lighthouse Church for their policies and procedures regarding gender and sexual diversity, Rockhampton Queensland
🏫 Grade 5s at Plenty Valley Christian College, Doreen
🏫 Yr 9 Students, Staff, Parents & Guardians at Chairo Christian College, Drouin
We’re also watching bookings for Semester 2 2026 come in already! What a joy to be part of what God is doing in schools and churches across Australia!
If you’re keen to bring our programs to your school, parent community, or church, we’d love to hear from you. You can enquire at the links below 👇🏼
This May we’re celebrating five years of Big Kids’ Table, and we’d love you to join us!
This is an evening to give thanks, share stories and a meal, have a laugh, and prepare for what’s next at BKT.
Here’s what you need to know:
📅 Saturday 2nd May, 6:30–9:00pm
📍 Ridley College, 170 The Avenue, Parkville
👗 Dress code: Smart & colourful
🎟 Tickets: Standard $65 | Table of 6 $60 per ticket
(Please note: this is an 18+ event)
Here’s what to expect:
- Catered dinner and dessert
- Stories from the journey – the good, bad and hilarious!
- Classic BKT games (you’ll have to come to find out what these are!)
- Past team testimonies
- Vision for the next five years from our Founders
- A word from our Board Chair
- An opportunity to partner with and pray for BKT
Tickets are limited for this event, so grab yours now so you don’t miss out! Registrations close this Friday 10th April.
As we look ahead to the rest of the year, we remain deeply expectant of continued conversations, growing partnerships, and the quiet, lasting work God is doing in the lives of young people across the country.
Thank you to every school, church, parent, and student who has welcomed us in this term. It is never something we take lightly.
Georgia Nicholas
Co-Founder
