SPECIAL EVENTS 2009
TERM 4, 2009
Susan Duke Award
A new award is commencing this year named after Susan Duke. Susan, nee Morgan, attended Kilbreda from 1 February 1990 in Year 7 to the completion of Year 12 in 1995.
The award recognizes a student who, like Susan, is a person with a strong sense of self, intelligent and self directed, someone who makes opportunities and willingly engages with life. As an air traffic controller, Susan proved herself to be capable of working under extreme pressure, taking responsibility and caring for others.
In Robert Frost’s poem, The Road Less Travelled, the regret expressed is that some roads call an individual and do not leave them a choice. Susan’s illness was such a road.
In her memory an award of $400 will be presented to a Year 11 student at the next school assembly.
YEAR 7 NEWS
On the 30th of October, the Yr 7’s went to the Melbourne zoo for classification in science. We set off at 8 am and made our way to the Melbourne Zoo. As we arrived there, everyone was handed an assessment booklet to work on throughout the day. Every Year 7 homeroom attended a zoo lecture to learn and understand more about classification.
Our task was to wander throughout the zoo and look at all the animals, refer to our chart and classify them. Our main focus was to look at the baboons and at their existing habitat and observe their actions at that time. Also during the day, we had the chance to wander around the zoo with our friends to learn more about the animals and their environment. It rained all day, but we didn’t let that dampen our excursion. We had a great day!
By Jhazmine Elmido and Kiara Stokeld 7/71
SPORT NEWS
Victorian All schools Track and Field Championships
Congratulations to the following girls who competed and placed in finals the All Schools State Championships 6 and 8 November at Olympic Park.
Ruby Holten (Yr11)
1st—in High Jump
3rd—100m Hurdles
3rd—Long Jump |
Hannah Lindstrom (Yr10)
4th—Long Jump
4th—100m hurdles
6th—100m final running 12.62 seconds! |
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Janay Hendriks (Yr11)
4th—High Jump
4th—Triple Jump |
Tamara Ballerini (Yr7)
2nd—Javelin
3rd—Discus
4th—Shotput |
Well done also to Bailey Eade who competed in Hurdles and Sprints. These are outstanding results in such a high level of competition. Great Effort girls!
LIBRARY NEWS
Term 4 Readers' Cup Competitions
Year 9 - Thursday 29 October
Representing Kildare, Jennifer Rowe, Heather Eagling and Caitlin Kavanagh romped in with 103 points to win the Year 9 Readers' Cup Competition. Steph O'Leary, who has competed solo throughout 2009, came a close second for Brigid team with 98.5 points. Elise French earned 88 points for Delany and Alisha Eddy was close behind with 78.5 points for Tullow.
After a very dignified competition, utter pandemonium erupted when the overall scores for 2009 were calculated. A tie-breaker finally divided Delany and Kildare, who were equal 2nd on 323 points. The final scores are: Brigid - 329.5 points, Delany - 324 points, Kildare - 323 points, Tullow - 175.5 for the year.
Year 10 - Thursday 5 November
With other important commitments timetabled, this term's competition was almost abandoned, but those whocould come threw themselves in to a wild battle of wits. The scores were very close indeed. Chelsea Octaviano and Bethany Krasey earned 89.5 points for Delany. Carmel Sharpley fought hard for Kildare, coming second with 86.5 points. Allyssa Cole and Melanie Kiremitciyan came third with 83 points. Tullow were not represented this term.
I would like to thank Thoesha, Radha, Ritceda and Varsha for their preparation for this term's competition. Sadly, they were unable to attend due to a clash in the curriculum that morning.
The end of year results showed a margin of one point between Delany - 268.5 and Brigid - 267.5. Kildare were third in 242.5 points and Tullow earned 68 points for the year.
Congratulations to all the eager students who read the nine books this year and who were able to attend the three competitions that were held this year.
Louise McInerney
Teacher/Librarian
YEAR 12, 2009 - FINAL DAY
Year 12 students return tomorrow (30/0/09) for their English exam. They should be confident as they prepare for their final assessment tasks. On their final day the students enjoyed a sit down catered breakfast and the accolades of their peers at the final assembly.
The highlight of the day was the return of the library puppets, kidnapped the previous day. We appreciated the students peaceful exit.
On the Graduation evening some students were rewarded for their efforts by receiving the following awards:
 Best all Rounder Award:
Presented to a student who participated in a wide range of activities and achieved excellent results in academic and sporting endeavours and involved herself in community service activities.
Awarded to Bridget Moloney
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 Mary Dalton Award
 Sr. Mary Dalton CSB was Principal of Kilbreda from 1985 until the time of her death from cancer in 1995. This award is presented in her memory to recognise a student who meets the following criteria:
- Excellence in a particular field
- A very positive attitude and constant striving for achieving her personal best
- Commitment to service within the school and the wider community.
Awarded to Jessie Lopez and Blessing Mayowe
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 Michelle Bassett Memorial Award
Michelle was born with a serious heart disease. She suffered significant health problems and overcame many difficulties to complete a very special and memorable time at Kilbreda. She successfully completed her education at Kilbreda in 1994. Michelle lost her battle with her disease and died soon after her 21st birthday. Maureen and John Bassett, Michelle's parents, decided to donate this Award in Michelle's memory to recognise a student with a determination to succeed and not be conquered.Maureen, Michelle's mother, died in 2005. John is pleased to continue this tradition.
Awarded to Rebecca Sargeant
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City of Kingston Award
This award is presented by the City of Kingston as a means of rewarding excellence and achievement within our student community. The award includes a plaque which remains the property of Kilbreda and $125 for the recipient. This award is presented to the forty four schools in the City of Kingston.
Awarded to Casey Kudrenko
Long Tan Award
The ADF Long Tan Leadership and Teamwork Award started in 2006 and aims to recognise students who demonstrate leadership and teamwork within both the school and the broader †local community. At the same time, it recognises a student who display strong values, such as doing one's best, respect for others and 'mateship', that are integral to Australian society.
Awarded to Casey Kudrenko
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For more information on the these and other school awards, please visit the Kilbreda College Virtual Honourboard.
ART NEWS
Kilbreda Art and Design Exhibition - Cherish the Wisdom
What a show! 500 plus people went through the Art and Design Exhibition on the opening night. Everyone who attended commented on the amazing quality and variety of our girls' work and the professional way in which the works were presented. The living sculptures were a hit! and the fashion show looked like it came straight from the Paris catwalks! The Art and Design team is to be commended on an extraordinary effort! A big thank you to all staff and students who generously volunteered their time and efforts on the night and in the lead up.
It has been such a journey for our girls in the Arts this year and our exhibition is a reflection of the inspiration, energy, and passion our girls and teachers have for their art making. The beauty of creative subjects is that is requires students to engage their mind, body, and spirit, providing deep and long lasting learning. Our young Artists and Designers will tell you it has been a process they will never forget!
Well done girls! I can't wait to see what gems we discover together in 2010!
Tara McCrea
Art Coordinator
To view some highlights of the show, please visit our Artshow 2009 Multimedia Gallery.
STAND UP AGAINST POVERTY
This is the raw, crude fact of the world- the older generations will soon cease their existence on this planet while we, the youth, will continue, and so will the generations to come. It's a sad
realisation but one which we can use to approach our attack against climate change. You see, all the damage that humanity has caused upon this planet will continue to be a burden on our shoulders in the future whilst the 'big people in suits' who are the main cause of this catastrophe won't be around to feel the dire impacts of their mistakes. 
On 16 September young people of Victoria gathered together, including the following Year 11 girls from Kilbreda: Raychel†Barallon, Amruta Nandi, Samantha Newstead, Alisi Falevai, Danielle Intemann, Melissa Sweeney and Samantha McCutcheon, in an effort to stop this. The organisation, Youth Decide, created a fun atmosphere at Federation Square where bands such as Kisschasy and The Cat Empire played whilst the youth cast their votes about which world they would like to live in. This December, world leaders will decide on the global response to climate change at the UN conference in Copenhagen.
The future of the world, for the world's young people, and the world's poorest people, is at stake and so we have taken steps to make our voices heard. The world that we voted for may seem unachievable†and†idealistic but the truth is that we do have the power to influence the leaders of the world to†really commit to reducing emissions. The students from Year 11 who attended went in the knowledge that the cause was exactly the kind of thing that Kilbreda College stands for in our constant endeavours for social justice for the entire world. The cause was also recognised by the J & D committee who have been educating the school about the causes of poverty, such as climate change, and about the Millennium Development Goals concerning these, in a lead up to Stand Up Against Poverty Day (16- 18 October).
Raychel Barallon 11/18
ASSESSMENT OF LANGUAGE COMPETENCE CERTIFICATES
The results have arrived!
Earlier in the year the Year 12 French students sat the French Certificate 3 Reading & Listening exams. This is the first time Kilbreda has participated in this testing and the girls all managed to achieve success. The results were very impressive and encouraging and we also managed scores above the average. The results were as follows:
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Reading |
Listening |
| Jasmine Burridge |
High Distinction |
Distinction |
| Amy Coleman |
Credit |
Credit |
| Anais Corimbelly |
Distinction |
Distinction |
| Danielle Denetto |
Credit |
Credit |
| Abbie O'Brien |
Credit |
Participation |
| Caitie O'Neill |
Credit |
Distinction |
| Bernadette Taylor |
Credit |
Participation |
Louise Smith
Year 12 French Teacher
TIMOR TRIP 2009
Timor Travellers, Lucy Antonuccio, Maddie Buck, Gabby Condello, Stephanie Kendall, Lucy Kovarik, Jessie Lopez, Blessing Mayowe, Rachel Ogilvie, Lucy Redpath, Tillie Sweeney and Amy Zagami depart on 25 November. They will be accompanied by Mr Tony Dalton, Ms Tricia Benson, Ms Wanda Macura, Bridget O'Brien (who travelled in 2004 when she was in Year 10. She has now completed nursing at ACU), Angie Stuart (who also travelled in 2004. Angie has completed her teaching qualification at ACU) and Emily Casey (Emily graduated Kilbreda in 2005. This will be her third trip to Timor). Thanks to Tony Dalton for his work planning this trip.
Mary Stack
Principal
PRINCIPALS MESSAGE
Brigidine Day
The day was preceded by the Year 12 students’ sleep over on Brigidine Day Eve.
Students gave generously to the appeal to fund a Rotary bushfire reconstruction project. Kilbreda’s funds will go towards building a playground at Marysville Primary School. Our Eucharist celebrant was Fr Greg Burke who had been appointed Bushfire Recovery Chaplain by Archbishop Hart. A Brigid’s Cross was presented to Mr Russell Rees, Chief Officer of the CFA. Tradition says that Brigid would weave crosses when she visited the sick. The cross was to bring healing and strength. A cross was also given to Mr & Mrs Willans, whose daughter, Michelle, enrolled at Kilbreda from Marysville Secondary College.
The Quiz was challenging and the competition was fierce. The weather was perfect and students enjoyed a number of outdoor entertainments. Students were treated to the music of Vixia.
The success of the day was brought about by the Year 12 students’ careful planning, the support of staff and the enthusiasm of the students.The total funds raised was $8,800. The Le Page Cricket Club contributed $3,125.00, a most generous gift to the Marysville Primary School Playground Project.
On Thursday 8 October 2009 Vince Beirne, Tony Dalton, Cate Jacka, Derek Haagsma, Mathilda Burton 10/61, Charlotte Gregory 10/59, Nadia Russo 10/59 and Megan Underwood 10/55 spent the day working with the Interfaith Blaze-Aid Project. (The students are from the Building Bridges Program that includes students from Christian, Islamic and Jewish faiths who come together regularly– see next page.) Their day’s work would have taken the land owner 12 weeks.
Mary Stack
Principal
BUILDING BRIDGES INTERFAITH GROUP ACTIVITY DAY (8/10/09) - BLAZEAID
This year instead of having its normal creativity day gathering at one of the participating Southern Region schools, the Kilbreda Building Bridges Interfaith Group had the opportunity to take part in BLAZEAID, a volunteer based program aiming to give a hand to people affected by the terrible bushfires earlier this year.
About 40 students and staff from Kilbreda College, Mazenod College, Caulfield Grammar, King David School, and Mt Hira College took part in the day. So it was a vibrant and noisy mix of religions – Catholic, Protestant, Jewish, Muslim, united in their determination to help people in real need in our community. It was a terrific if tiring experience and wonderful to see interfaith harmony and friendship in action.
The group met at Kilmore East at 7.30am on Thursday October 8 for a quick induction and registration before spending the day doing fencing work at a nearby farm. Steve, the owner of the farm said we had saved him at least 12 weeks of backbreaking, dawn to dusk work, yet even with the 40 of us slogging away for the whole day there was so much more to be done. We all became quite proficient at pulling up posts and bundling wire by the end of the day.
Thanks to the following staff and students who took part in the BLAZEAID day: - Megan Underwood, Charlotte Gregory, Mathilda Burton from Year 10, and staff members Tony Dalton, Cate Jacka, Derek Haagsma and Vince Beirne.
If you would like more information on BLAZEAID it can be found at http://www.blazeaid.com or on the following link http://abc.net.au/landline/content/2008/s2636588.htm.
PUBLIC SPEAKING NEWS
On the evening of Wednesday 2 September, we travelled out to the Mulgrave Country Club to compete in the Rotary Four Way Public Speaking Competition. We competed against two other schools. In our speeches we had to tie in at least two of the ‘Four Way Test Questions’ which were ‘Is it fair to all those concerned?’, ‘Is it beneficial to all those concerned?’, ‘Will it build better friendships?’ and ‘Is it the truth?’. Stephanie spoke on the United Nations Millennium Goal number 15, which relates to poverty and Victoria spoke on the effects of advertising on children under the age of twelve. After getting off to a nervous start we both spoke beautifully and after all the speeches had been delivered the judges conferred in order to pick the finalist and runner up. After 10 or so minutes of waiting and answering questions from the host, the winners were announced. Congratulations to Stephanie who was selected as a finalist and Victoria who was announced as a runner up. Stephanie will compete in the semi finals on 16 October. Best of luck!!
Victoria Columbine 10/53
LOTE NEWS
The fresh start to another term begins with some great news.
LOTE Grinners are Winners
VCE Japanese students, together with the Yr 12 French class, flexed their language reading and listening skills last term by undertaking the Assessment of Language Competence Certificates (ALC). The ALC is a language program designed specifically for our region of the world. Like us at Kilbreda, it aims to promote and celebrate the learning of Languages. Once again Kilbreda girls have done extremely well. The results were impressive, being well above those of similar schools and most encouraging for Kilbreda, a first time participator in the program. Congratulations to all the girls who took part.
A truly commendable achievement in French is awarded to Jasmine Burridge with a HD (in Listening) ; for Japanese, Rebecca Baker and Emily Tang were both accredited Distinctions (in Reading) and Melissa Sweeney gained a Distinction (in Listening).
Japanese:
Art on display at the College has staff a buzz – Thanks, Mary, for your great detective skills in sourcing cultural displays.
Some great news from Japanese Language Teachers`Association of Victoria. Of the 18 entries received for the Brush Calligraphy Competition there were three prize winners in Year 9 – all three students are from Kilbreda!
What a wonderful effort with truly impressive results by the girls and their talented Teacher, Chizu Mukaigawara.
The girls are:
- Ritceda Chhay
- Elizabeth Barrow
- Emma Ward
Margaret Lithgow, the experienced calligrapher judging the entries made some glowing remarks about the high standard of the entries. She went on to comment that the quality was all the more outstanding given that students may not have had a lot of experience using brush and ink to write calligraphy at school.
The Japanese ALC (Assessment of Language Competence) results with accompanying certificates have just been received. The results for the VCE girls are great with many girls gaining Distinctions in both the Listening and the Reading Sections. As a result, Kilbreda fares well above the averages of the participating other schools.
French:
Similar fantastic results for the Yr 12 French ALC with Jasmine Burridge gaining a High Distinction in the reading Section. All this puts a positive spill and wind under their girls` wings as they sit for their oral exams this afternoon. Bonne chance and a pray.
Italian
As the Dante Alighieri Certificates have just arrived as well these could perhaps be presented at a later Assembly in the term together with the Year 9 Japanese Calligraphy Awards
An enormous congratulations to you all.
Rosalie Padovan
YEAR 9 SOCIAL
A look back at the Year 9 Social – Tuesday 15 September
People were preparing for the social days in advance - hair, tan and nails are just a few of the things that girls had to organise! Many of the Year 9s paired up and got ready with a friend and then headed to Kilbreda's Hall for a great night! To start the night off, we did our previously learnt dances. Lots of people had no idea what they were doing, but they kept on going! As the night went on people spoke with each other more than at 'learn to dance', however there was even more talking when the fire alarm went off! Waiting outside people took more photos and made fun of what had happened. Everybody was happy to see the 'CFA Man', and he got applauded as he arrived. Once we were given the all clear, everybody headed back inside for some more freestyle dancing. Soon though, the night came to a close and everybody headed home. Wednesday brought stories of the night, and even MORE talking!
A great night was had by all!
Stephanie Gommers and Emily Flannery-Doyle 9/34
TERM 3, 2009
COLLEGE LEADERS 2010
The college leaders for 2010 have been announced. Congratulations to the following students:
BRIGID AWARDS 2009
Students have been nominated by their peer to receive the Brigid Award. This award is given to student who demonstrate some of the following characteristics:
- Show “Strength and Kindliness”
- Be aware of and welcome students, staff and visitors to the school community
- Have a positive approach to Kilbreda and the life of the school
- Take time to make a difference in the classroom
- Be involved in school initiatives
- Encourage others to achieve their goals
- Celebrate others achievements
- Work in partnership with members of the school community
- Be supportive of the various services within Kilbreda
We congratulate the following students:
Year 7 - Madeleine De Amicis & Holly Ung
Year 8 - Laura Gollant
Year 9 - Krystal Ram & Olivia Rugg
Year 10 - Sarah Chand & Emily Scerri
Year 11 - Madeleine Essing & Janine Lodewyke
Year 12 - Nicola Sainsbery & Sheila Dam
For more information on the Brigid Awards and other school awards, please visit the Kilbreda College Virtual Honourboard.
ART NEWS - ART AND DESIGN EXHIBITION 2009
Opening Night - October 9th Friday 6 - 8 pm
The Exhibition will be showing the best of V.C.E. Art, Studio Art, Design, and Textiles. With an Up and Coming section displaying excellent work from years 7 - 10 artists.
Amongst the drawings, paintings, etchings, lino prints, photographs and ceramic sculptures there will be a cat walk fashion show and living sculptures display, enchanting music from our own Mrs Ravbar and Miss Macura, staff art section, and wine and nibbles will be served.
There will be a raffle and the opportunity for children to make their own mini masterpiece.
It is a free event so please come along and support our students who have been working very hard towards this one special night.
Tara McCrea
Art Coordinator
SPOTLIGHT on Art Students
A busy year in the Arts has allowed the students to produce some fantastic works of art and equally fantastic folios to accompany them.
Serena Jordan-Munro (12/38) began her explorations using biro to create the most sinister and menacing clowns, through the theme of masked identity. Her folio conveys the contrast between the fear and the joy evoked by the figure of the clown. In her resolutions, Serena has successfully created large intricate clowns which will surely scare and intrigue you at the same time!
Emily Keam (11/18) has chosen to focus her Unit 2 folio on consumerism and how money influences society to become a vehicle for destruction. Through the use of the popular Barbie motif, Emily hopes to convey societies need foe more, and their continual desire to spend.
Come along to the Art & Design Exhibition on the 9th October to see these works and many more by the other artists up close.
Juliana Mare
YEAR 8 CAMP
It was an absolute privilege to take the Year 8s to Valley Homestead this year for the Year 8 camp. The girls were so supportive of one another as they pushed themselves to overcome their fears and achieve things they never thought possible. For some this meant abseiling, for others it meant doing an act in front of their peers or getting up and having a dance at the disco. I am proud of each and every one of them for their behaviour, attitudes and accomplishments this year on camp – Well done girls!
Samantha Powell
Year 8 coordinator
Now let’s hear about camp from some of the girls:
A couple of weeks ago, the Year 8s set off to the Valley Homestead for the annual Yr 8 Camp. The camp was set to last for three days; everyone was excited to get going. The bus ride was filled with animated chatter that would only be the start of our three day adventure. Upon arriving at Valley Homestead, two buses of girls unloaded after the four hour drive, reading to get started. Firstly, we had to unpack our bags and get settled into our cabins. We met the camp leader, Gary, and he welcomed us to the lodge.
Then it was off to lateral thinking, where we were divided into groups. The lateral thinking activities included physically and mentally diabolic challenges, designed to strengthen our teamwork. After this little taste of the camp was offered, we couldn’t wait to get started on the rotational activities. These included the power pole, dual flying fox, vertical challenge, free fall slide, abseiling and aerial obstacle course. For many people, this challenged reservations that they had about heights. But everyone was supported by their group and peers, and we all had a go at facing our fears. We also enjoyed campfire games with hot chocolate and toasted marshmallows.
Perhaps one of the most trivial but important activities was the bush survival. Firstly we were taught how to boil a billie, after it was established that most of us could successfully boil one, we were again divided into groups to continue with the next part of the challenge. The main challenge of the day was to set out with a small group of girls to a given location and spend the next few hours surviving out there. To aid us, we were given food to cook on a fire, such as
sausages, eggs, potatoes, carrots etc as well as food we could eat raw. We were also given matches, a fire lighter and a billie. It was extremely funny to watch the groups work together to try and cook the food on the makeshift fire, but in the end we managed.
On the second night, we also held a talent quest, where cabin groups had pre-prepared
acts to perform to a panel of judges. Everyone got up and performed, it was a great experience. After all the acts had finished, the talent quest broke out into a disco, and we partied the rest of the night away. By the end of our stay at Valley Homestead, everyone had eaten too many lollies and was exhausted; we were all ready to return home. So we piled back onto the bus and took a long, happy journey back to Kilbreda, where our families were all waiting to see us again. Camp built our teamwork, physical and mental strength and our leadership skills. It taught us skills that we probably never would’ve learnt in the city, and we all agree that it was a rewarding experience.
Enya Daly and
Amelia Perkins 8/56
SCIENCE NEWS
Year 8 students created short films to enter into the Scinema competition for Science Week. Two of the films were given a special commendation, while the film ’The little street called the Milky Way’ was runner up in the nation wide competition. The films were shown in a number of venues as part of Science Week. Congratulations to Enya Daly and Katya Simao.
LIBRARY NEWS
Year 9 and 10 Readers’ Cup Competitions
Little did the unsuspecting competitors know that this term’s events would be held in a mini jungle! The two competitions were timed to coincide with the 2009 Children’s Book Council of Australia’s Book Week. This year’s theme was Book Safari. With safari puppets acting as mascots, the Year 9s fought a good fight on Thursday 20 August. The most striking feature of these enthusiastic students was how very well prepared they were.
Delany team were the overall winners on 109 points. Brigid team, boasting a solo effort by Steph O’Leary, finished a close 2nd on 106 points. Kildare took 3rd place with 102 points, followed by Tullow, another solo effort by Alisha Eddy, on 97 points. Very close indeed. Delany’s talent was repeated the following Wednesday when the Year 10s romped in with 99 points. Once again, Brigid team took 2nd place with 81 points. Tullow were 3rd with 68 points, followed by a solo Carmel Sharpley earning 64 points for Kildare team.
The final competitions for 2009 will be held on the following dates:
Year 9: Thursday 29 October, during Period 1
Year 10: Thursday 5 November, during Period 1
Book Week
Can you hear the drums, Fernando? They’re coming from inside Kilbreda’s Library…
So much to see, so much to do. Many have bravely entered the mini jungle, to jump aboard the fantastic jeep that Greg Champion designed and created. He and muscle man, Tim, lugged the six massive panels of jungle greenery that had been created from Graeme Base’s Jungle Drums
book. The panels had been part of the Myer Christmas Windows and had until recently been residing at St. Pat’s Primary School. With thanks to Mrs Ann Earle, they became a perfect setting for our Book Week activities.
This year, the Children’s Book Council of Australia declared that the 2009 theme was Book Safari. The Library team adapted the theme to include adventures and travel. Six students from Years 7, 8 and 10 took the challenge to write a short story about a real or imaginary adventure. Reading them was thrilling, so they were all awarded with a prize for their efforts. The most engaging entry was written by Lily Williams in 7/72, who wrote an exciting story about a homing pigeon who saved the life of a stranded and injured vet.
The Student Quiz was won by Lariza De Guzman 7/71. The Staff Quiz was won by Heather Champion. The Annual Trivia Quiz was won by the Safari Photographers table. Seven of the nine team members are Year 10 Readers’ Cup competitors, which goes to show that good things come to those who read!I know that everyone who was involved had a great week, enjoying the rich variety of activities that were provided by the creative and innovative talents of the Library team.
Louise McInerney
Teacher/Librarian
Co Library Coordinator
SPORTS NEWS
Victorian Schoolgirls Netball Championships
Well done to the Junior and Intermediate teams on making the State Finals of this competition. Teams from all over the state played in the preliminary rounds with the top 20 teams progressing to the finals. Competition was strong with schools from Bendigo, Hamilton, Geelong as well as the winning metropolitans schools. The Junior team finished in the top 4 and the intermediate team in the top 12. Congratulations, girls, on this great achievement.
SCSA Soccer Tournament
On Thursday August 20, Kilbreda sent three teams to Monash University to compete in the SCSA Soccer Tournament. It was a cold, rainy day that was brightened up by approximately 50 enthusiastic girls who not only braced the terrible conditions, but also played some high quality
soccer! The senior team played well to finish a respectable third, the intermediates were unlucky to finish second after losing a close final 1-0, while the juniors completed the tournament undefeated, taking out the final 1-0 in a highly intense, nerve wracking match! All members
of the respective squads represented the college in a very positive manner. All girls who played on the day and those who tried out prior to the tournament should be extremely proud of their efforts! We look forward to next year already!
LOTE NEWS
LOTE - winners are grinners
A growing number of LOTE students have taken on the challenge of taking their language studies to another level. As you know 7 August saw four committed Yr 9-11 Italian students vie in the finals in Dante Competition: Yr 11 Bethany Parow (non-Italian Section), Domenica Poci-Kocsis Yr 10 (Italian section), Morgan Lamperd and Charlotte Reed-Mc Carthy both in Yr 9 ( Non-Italian Section). Their names may not appear amongst the state-wide podium winners yet they take with them a gratifying appreciation of their achievement.
Krystal Ram Yr 9/33 is also a Finalist in the Alliance Française Competition. Super! In the Yr 8 French poetry competition, twelve students representing their HR groups showed competence and confidence as they recited the poem, La Fourmi to Mme Louise Smith. ‘Félicitations’ to the following girls who were awarded High Distinction Certificates at the Year Level Assembly: Hayley Prosser and Laura Gollant (Yr 8/51), Claire O`Garey (Yr 8/49) and Leticia Caffieri (Yr 8/48).Fantastic effort, well done girls. Grazie e merci.
Watch this space for you too can have your name in lights.
Japanese Week - Japanese Princesses
The first week of August was Japanese Week. The girls in Japanese designed and painted their own sensu (Japanese folding fans) and learnt how to wear the kimono (traditional Japanese dress). Here are some photos of some of our Japanese princesses. Calligraphy competition
Year 8, 9 and 10 Japanese students participated in a Kilbreda College calligraphy competition.
This year’s theme was “Star Festival.” Year 8s made a wish to stars using sentences that started with “I wish I had…”. Year 9 and 10 students wrote using a brush and ink, hoshi-zora, which means stars in the sky. The winning works in the Kilbreda College calligraphy competition are now competing in a state-wide competition. Let’s wish them luck!
Chizu Mukaigawara
Japanese Teacher
PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE:
Congratulations to all involved in 42nd Street. To see so many hours of work come to fruition was wonderful. The Midweek Matinee was attended by Grade 5 and 6 students. Before the show the visitors attended workshops in Science, Physical Education, Art and Drama. It was also great to have students from Killester join our Matinee.
Last week was Justice and Democracy Week. I attended a lunchtime talk by Roz Kelly, a representative of St Vincent De Paul. It was good to see that students gave up their lunchtime to hear this speaker. Some students expressed an interest in working in one of the soup vans run by St Vinnie’s.
The Winter Sleepout took place on Friday night. This year the student gave up their warm beds for cardboard boxes. Year 12 students Jessie Lopez and Blessing Mayowe spoke at the staff meeting about the ‘Homework Tutors’ of Sudanese students at Noble Park. They hoped that more staff would join the program. We are grateful to Mrs Denise Leonard for setting up the contact.
Mary Stack
Principal
KILBREDA ART AND DESIGN EXHIBITION COMING SOON!
Friday 9th of October 6 - 8pm
Take time out to view and celebrate the amazing work of the next generation of Artists and Designers.
Stay tuned for more details!
WORLD CHALLENGE – VIETNAM/CAMBODIA 2009 UPDATE
As many of you know, World Challenge is an 
educational expedition to Vietnam and Cambodia. We have taken up the challenge and have dedicated ourselves to working, saving and attending regular meetings, all to experience an opportunity of a lifetime. We travel to and throughout Vietnam and Cambodia from November 21st – only three months to go! Whilst away we will be challenged physically, emotionally and mentally. We will undertake two arduous hikes/treks and a community project to support residents in their own community. Each phase of the expedition offers us a new challenge – just being away from home will be our first big challenge.
From 25 to 27 April we went to the State Wombat Forest for our first training camp where we learnt how to survive on a hiking trip, how to pack our gear successfully, how to navigate variant areas of the environment – cross rivers, climb steep inclines etc. We also developed mild frostbite in the freezing cold – the coldest weekend this winter!
We have already held many fundraisers such as the car wash, bake sales and lolly selling at 42nd Street, but now our biggest one is approaching. The Trivia Night is on the 28 August and, at $10 a head, it will be a cheap and fantastic night. Make it a date – book in for two or a table of ten – bring your own picnic dinner and drinks and be entertained by the sizzling talents of the World Challenge Team as they take you through general knowledge, music, celebrity, geography, famous faces and more trivia. We have been working endlessly, pulling strings and asking favours to make this night a success. If you would like to come and support us please call the Kilbreda Office. We hope to see you there!
(For more information on Kilbreda's Involvement in World Challenge, please visit our world challenge page)
Laura Considine
VICTORIAN SCHOOLGIRLS' NETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP
State Netball Hockey Centre - 11 August 2009
Four teams represented Kilbreda at the annual netball competition that attracts schools from all over the state. All teams competed successfully with two of our teams finishing 1st overall in their division. Congratulations to all the Junior ‘A’ and Intermediate teams who will
participate in the state finals on 27 and 31 August 2009. Good Luck Girls!
Junior A Team
Isabelle Shea,Maddison Brand,Gabrielle Sharpe, Emma Gent, Mikaelle Young, Casey Shiel, Brittany Zeler, Danielle Fountain, Grace O’Neill, Julia Smith
Junior B Team
Holly Smith, Lauren Kelly, Tiffany Viljevac, Shannon Morgan, Paige Conway, Amelia Perkins, Joanne Tocher, Isabelle Douglas, Molly Kibel
Intermediate Team
Samantha Murnane, Victoria Columbine, Bridget Last, Gemma Shea, Elizabeth Leggett, Olivia Rugg, Rachel Whitelaw, Hannah Lindstrom
Senior Team
Bridget Moloney, Lauren Stygall, Georgia Bardoel, Sarah Gent, Dearna Formichelli, Sophie Christopher, Taylah Wilcox, Kasey Blizzard, Samantha Rooney
KOORIE TREE PLANTING DAY
On 2 August we went to the Koorie tree planting day. We went to this day because we are doing an assignment on Australian Aboriginal people. In humanities the most interesting thing we have learnt about is the close bond Aboriginal Australians have with Mother Earth.
All participants met at a location which was on top of a hill in the city. When we finally got up the hill, Daniel, a Koorie, said the council would not let us plant trees at the location we were at. So we went to another place where the Yarra River used to flow. There were many different trees and grasses there but the object that most caught our eyes was a Redgum tree, which is older than the city of Melbourne. The tree was going to be cut down to make a parking lot but Daniel and his friends protested to keep the tree. This tree is very important to the kooris because some of them were born under it and some are buried under it. It is like their church.
Once we had finished planting trees Daniel brought out a mascot names Rengo Fungi. Rengo Fungi is a multicultural mascot for men, women and children of all races. We made a circle around Rengo and danced around him with some clapping sticks. This was to ask the spirits to help the plants we planted to grow and flourish. We had an enjoyable time and we learnt a lot from this experience.
By Marine Walton and Emma DeRycke 7/73
PUBLIC SPEAKING NEWS
On 22 July we made our way to Kilvington Girls’ Grammar with Miss Macura to compete in the Junior Legacy Public Speaking Competition. We had spent the last four months writing and practising our speeches. It was a great experience as we got to meet a lot of people and made friends from other schools. Although it was a challenging task with tough competition, we all had a great time. We acquired many new skills that will help with public speaking in the future. Overall, it was a very successful day and we are all glad that we participated.
Liliana Dalton, Enya Daly, Alice McGee-Stebbing and Samantha O’Rourke
FROM THE ARCHIVES
The beginning of August is significant for us at Kilbreda as it marks the anniversary of the opening of the school. August 8 marked 105 years since classes first began here. It was also significant in a wider sense as it was the 100th anniversary of the death of Mary MacKillop.
A number of past pupils are Sisters of St Joseph and took part in celebrations marking this event.
The end of August marks the end of the northern summer and students prepare to return for the new school year at the beginning of September. Many of our students who are part of our Irish pen-pal project received heartfelt letters from our Irish school in Mountrath. After 200 years, their beloved Brigidine Secondary School closed its doors. The school was founded by Daniel Delany in 1809 and is set to amalgamate with two other local schools – Ballyfin College and St Aengus Vocational School to become Mountrath Community School. We wish the staff and students of this new school well and will continue the correspondence which began with my visit there in 2001.
Damian Smith
Archives
BASTILLE DAY AT KILBREDA
Bastille Day came to Kilbreda this year in the first week of Term 3.There were displays and posters in the Library and around the school, informing both students and staff about the origins of this French National holiday, as well as demonstrating aspects of French culture. All the French classes participated in special activities in and out of their classrooms on either of the 13th or 14th July.
Ms. Downie in the canteen put on a special menu of either 'Croissants au fromage et jambon' or 'Crêpes au poulet', to celebrate Bastille Day on the 14th July and many students and staff enjoyed a taste of France on the day!
YEAR 9 & 10 ITALIAN EXCURSIONS - LYGON STREET
On Thursday,16th and Friday 17th July, the year nine and year ten Italian classes went on a day trip to Lygon Street in Carlton. The excursion was organised to educate the students of Italian about the culture and history that lies within little Italy in Melbourne. We started off with a train trip to Melbourne Central and a tram ride to Lygon Street. We then split into groups and were given a worksheet to work on about the history and culture behind the cafés, shops and boutiques. Some of the cafés and Italian stores we visited supplied a large and rich selection of Italian produce. Stores such as Brunetti’s supplied a delicious array of cakes and pastries.
After each group finished their worksheet, we were able to have some free time to explore and shop. The day was very enjoyable for all students as well as the teachers who organised this day. On behalf of the year nine Italian students we would like to thank Mrs Liberatore, Mrs Weberruss and Signor Piccolo for organising and taking us on our day out.
Tayla Merlo 9/34 & Giulia Formato 9/36
YR 11 ETHICS SPEAKER
Monday 27 July
When was the last time you looked at where your purchases came from, or thought about whether what you buy was produced by child labor or exploited workers?
Do you ever think about how the things you eat, drink, or wear end up with you? Who made them and at what cost to the worker?
The global economic system might bring us the benefits of cheaper products, but at what cost and to whom?
These are some of the questions posed by Sr. Angela Reed, a Sister of Mercy, who recently spoke to the Year 11 Ethics classes. Her address formed part of their exploration of the Catholic Church’s approach to social justice and in particular the origins and thrust of modern church social justice teachings.
In her presentation, Sr. Angela focused on the Fair trade movement as well as on the issue of slavery/human trafficking especially in the cocoa industry and for prostitution. She related stories of children sold into slavery and forced to work in West African cocoa plantations and in brothels in the Philippines. She also showed a range of Fair trade goods and discussed the dramatic impact the purchase of such goods can have on the lives of helpless and exploited children, women and workers around the world.
In forthcoming Ethics classes, students will examine the basic principles of Catholic social justice teaching and link these to specific church social justice statements. In the mean time we hope that the next time the girls go shopping they look at the labels on products and consider more than just the price or their own immediate needs.
SCSA HOCKEY
Well done to the following girls who represented the school in Hockey. The Tournament was held in Footscray on 22 June. Junior’s came 2nd overall and Seniors 3rd.
PAST STUDENTS NEWS
The students and staff congratulate Kelsey Rowe, Dux of Kilbreda College, 2008, for being awarded a prestigious Premier's VCE Award for Health and Human Development. The awards are given to the top 5 students for each VCE Unit 3/4 subject. Kelsey achieved a perfect score of 50 for both Health and Human Development and Mathematical Methods CAS.
The award ceremony took place on Tuesday 21 July at the new Melbourne Convention Centre. Rob Chalker (Year 12 Coordinator) and Barbara Corstorphan (Health and Human Development teacher) represented the college at the ceremony.
COMING SOON: 42ND STREET
42nd Street is on its way to the spotlight. It’s time to get Tapping and order your tickets, forms have been given out to all students. It would be great if we could have as many families as possible support the girls!
We wish the best of luck to all of the girls involved in the show. They have put in a lot of hard work and hours to make the show something spectacular for all friends and family to see.
The show promises to be excellent! On the 5 August we have a number of Primary Schools attending a Dress Rehearsal Matinee. Some students will attend workshops in P.E, ICT, Sciences and Maths. After a sausage sizzle lunch they will attend the first act of 42nd Street. We also welcome students from Killester across for the Matinee.
Get your tickets fast! Performances will be held on:
| Thursday August 6th |
7.30pm |
| Friday August 7th |
7.30pm |
| Saturday August 8th |
2.00pm |
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7.30pm |
ITALIAN POETRY COMPETITION
On Wednesday 17 June some year 9s and 10s chose to recite their Italian poems at Melbourne University.
We waited nervously in a large room filled with many other students from different schools. We were then aplit into two groups: Italians and non-Italians. Afterwards we were taken to a small room where the assessor sat. One by one, we entered the room and recited our poems. After we had all finished, we caught the tram to Melbourne Central where we had lunch.
We all had a great day and it was a worthwhile experience.
By Laura Selmo (9/33) and Caitlin Matticoli (9/25)
Congratulations to Bethany Parrow (yr 11) and Domenica Poci-Kocsis (Yr10) who are Finalists in the Dante Alighieri Poetry competition to be held at Melbourne University on the 7 August. Wow! Well done to Joe Gallo, it wasa major feat (especially as there were no entries at Yr 12 level) but also to their other Italian teachers who nurtured and supported them in their Junior years. Fantastic effort to all students and staff.
YEAR 11 TEXTILES
The Year 11 textiles girls have worked hard last semester to create both a garment and folio. Some aspects of their work included, aspects of problem solving, designing, research, pattern alterations and sewing. Their task involved modifying and redesigning a basic dress or skirt.
These modified designs and garments, exceeded expectation. Garments reflected quality and oozed creative talent and individuality. Folios where present with detail and a creative flair.
Melinda Moss is one of the many talented year 11 textiles students. She creatively worked hard to design and make this challenging Dracula inspired costume (shown right).
Good work year elevens, keep up the hard work.
YEAR 10 WORK EXPERIENCE
For my Year 10 work experience, I was lucky enough to receive a placement at the “Herald and Weekly Times” newspapers. I had the opportunity to work behind the scenes of the well known newspaper and now understand how much work and how many people it takes to produce a paper daily. Working in different departments gave me insight into the wide range of job
opportunities offered at the newspaper.
During the week I worked in ‘Arts and Design’ where a staff member taught me about all the artistic work he creates each day. He also taught me how he uses a very high tech program to colour in the cartoons that appear in the paper each day, and allowed me to colour in a ‘Fred Basset’ cartoon that was printed and published in the ‘Herald Sun’ on 14 July.
I was also lucky enough to go out with a reporter to a press conference with Mick Malthouse and Brett Ratten. Though I don’t barrack for Collingwood or Carlton, I was able to brag about it to my family who supported those two sides! All in all, work experience will be a memorable week with many experiences and opportunities I will always cherish.
By Sarah Chand 10/59
YEAR 7 NEWS
Welcome back after a well needed break!
I would like to congratulate all Year 7s on completing their first semester of
secondary school life. Initially, secondary school was overwhelming,
daunting and very busy, but Year 7s did very well and settled in with many
girls taking on many challenging and accomplishing lots in their first
semester.
Congratulations to the following girls who received awards at the end of last
term.
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Participation in School Life |
Academic Acheivement |
General Excellence |
Modelling Leadership in School Life |
70 |
Liliana Dalton
Alexia Velev |
Holly Ung |
Holly Smith |
Samanatha O'Rourke |
71 |
Candice DeZilva |
Jhazmine Elmido |
Abbi Benci |
Jemma Thornton |
72 |
Madeleine DeAmicis |
Emily Zagami |
Caitlin Kloppenborg |
Natasha Amorosi |
73 |
Georgia Holland |
Jacqueline Beaman |
Annie Vo |
Elise Larkins |
74 |
Madeleine Taylor |
Julia Smith |
Annabelle Clancy |
Julia Di Battista |
75 |
Melinda Pace |
Kasia Mitula |
Sasha Demotte |
Molly Kibel |
76 |
Lucy Burrell |
Ellie Last Erin Wright |
Madison Langridge |
Olivia O'Hanlon |
Our Sewing Machine ‘Overall General Achievement Award’ for Term 3 went to Cailtin Kloppenberg in 7/72 for her fantastic achievements in Term 2. Well done to all these students.
TERM 2, 2009
RECOUNT OF YEAR 7 EXCURSION
On Friday 19th of June room 7/71 were at school bright and early ready for an excursion into Melbourne City. After getting the roll called and uniform
checked, Mr Filgate and Mrs Levett led us to Mentone station with 7/72 for an
8.45 train to Parliament Station. Things were running smoothly, although we
had to run for the train. It took us about 40 minutes to get there.
When we arrived, we were all amazed and some afraid at the huge escalators
which led us from Parliament Station (which is underground) to outside St
Patricks Cathedral. We had a head count, then set off to the Melbourne
Museum, which was about a 20 minute walk. Before we went inside we had a
snack and a play around outside the Melbourne Exhibition Centre which is
opposite the museum. We sat in a garden and ate for about 15 minutes. When
we went into the museum we were given booklets jammed packed full of
Indigenous Australian questions, which were hidden in the museums exhibits.
We were free to roam about the Indigenous Australian exhibit. We looked at
various material like photographs, the culture of the people, artefacts, art work
and paintings, Indigenous Australian history and experiences of the people and
how they lived. The displays were very interesting and we all learnt a great
deal.
Afterwards, we took a long, tiring walk through the city to the Koorie Heritage
Trail in Flagstaff gardens. We sat down, ate lunch and had a play in the
gardens whilst waiting for our guide, Dean. He first talked about an old River
Red Gum tree that was in the garden, and how most Victorians would not
recognise it as an Indigenous Tree. He showed us some drawings and paintings
of how Melbourne was when the first white people settled here. He
showed us how Aboriginal people used an ordinary tree for everyday use. For
example, using it for food, shelter, clothing, canoes, medicine and so much
more. He spotted out some possums in a tree and showed how they had
sheltered themselves and adapted to their home.
Afterwards, we went to the Koorie Heritage Centre and
Dean showed us Aboriginal tools. For example, a
possum skin fur jacket that was used in colder months; a
boomerang, and explained how they carved the unique
shape of them and how they threw the boomerang so it
was effective. He also showed some fruits that they ate,
a stick used for digging, and some cutlery and bowls and
how they used to cook food. He then talked about the
different languages and groups that Aboriginal People
used, and how many there were in Victoria and
Australia.
We then had a chance to look around at the artwork they had displayed. We all
thanked Dean for teaching us some more about the Indigenous culture and
then walked to Flagstaff Station, which was right around the corner.
Sooner
than later, we were all on the next train to Mentone station, where we were to
be dismissed.
We all learnt a great deal and enjoyed ourselves. My favourite activity was
looking at all the photos and reading the stories and experiences of the
Aboriginal People. It made me want to learn more about the culture and made
me realise how different it is from my own.
By Paige Conway
Year 7 Student
40 HOUR FAMINE
From August 21-23, seven Year 7 students; Alannah
Philpot, Annabelle Clancy, Brittany Tripcony, Rebecca
Mastrioanni, Victoria Antonuccio, Julia Di Battista and
Imogen Lawson will be participating in the World
Vision 40 hour Famine. For 40 hours, we will be
surviving on bread and water and live with no furniture. This is to help raise
money for World Vision and the people they support.
Every $40 they raise
helps feed and care for 5 children for a whole month! That means roughly
$2000 dollars will care for 250 dying children for a month. If you would like to
donate some money to this cause, please see one of the girls in room 7/74;
any contribution can make a difference.
DEBATING SEASON ALMOST OVER
Next Wednesday night (29 July), our Year 9 and 10 debaters will have their last
inter-school debate before the finals. Both teams are third on the DAV
(Debating Association of Victoria) ladder, so there’s a chance they’ll make it
through to the finals. The Year 9s will argue that Australia should allow women
to fight in the front line of armed combat, while the Year 10s will be making
their case for legalising the sale of human organs – as ever, topical and controversial
subjects. The girls will be debating teams from Haileybury College and
Keysborough College.
Merilyn Kelly
Debating Co-ordinator
LOTE NEWS
Konnichiwa! On Friday 8 May the year 10 Japanese students, accompanied by Ms. Yamanaka and Ms. Mukai, went to Monash University for a Japanese expo. There were over 1000 year 10 students from 42 schools around Victoria. We began the day with an exciting performance from the Wadaiko Rindo Drummers. Once they finished, about 8 students were given the chance to play the Japanese drums with the lead drummer!
Next we listened to a short talk on Japanese tourism, which was followed by the Monash Kendo Club who demonstrated their amazing skills. After some guest speakers shared their Japanese experiences with us, we enjoyed a Japanese break dancing performance.They were very entertaining and one of the most exciting parts of the day. During lunch we sat as a group in the campus and spoke to other students. Time went fast and before we knew it we were back inside.
We spent the next two hours watching the never ending movie called ‘Songoku!’ It was a very long movie and it was extremely painful to sit still for so long. When it finally ended, the whole room cheered. Overall it was a really great day. Sayounara!
Jessica Beaman & Bernice Hutcheson
BEYOND REASONABLE DOUBT EXCURSION
On Friday 12 July all the Year 10s who study Beyond Reasonable Doubt set off for an excursion to the Supreme Court and County Court located at the corner of Lygon Street and Williams Street. We started our journey by boarding the train to Flagstaff Station where we walked to our destination. Mrs Whisson’s class went into the Country Court whilst Mr Wick’s class went to the Supreme Court.
Our excursion to the County and Supreme courts gave us a new insight into the Australian Legal System. Upon our arrival we were taken on a tour around the courtrooms. We learned the allocated seatings and roles in the courtroom. After the tour guide has tauht us a few facts about the courtroom, we were taken into a trial.
We heard the barrister cross examine a police officer about the point of impact at the scene of the crime. We learnt how to be courteous towards the judge this included standing when the judge entered the room and bowing to him upon leaving the room. We all found this to be an exciting new experience.
By Charlotte, Sahini, Claudia and Carmel
A MESSAGE FROM VALERIA FASSINA
Hello everyone, I’m Valeria. Io came from Italy and I have been living in
Australia for 6 months. 5 months has already passed and only 5 days of school left.
Be Careful of stereotypes if you are thinking to go on exchange!
The Italian stereotype is always a person drinking coffee, eating pizza and
spaghetti, amazing chefs of tiramisu and lasagna, really religious person…
Do you want to know what I expected from Australia? I expected to see kangaroos in the street, I expected people walking bare foot all the time, I thought I could easily see aborigines at the supermarket and that everyone was eating kangaroo meat.
I’ll always remember the first day in this school… from the day surrounded by fantastic, kind and tolerant people that give me so many opportunities!
At the end I reckon it's the best thing I could have every done!
I would like the thanks all the people in this school that made this experience special for me!
Now that I have settled I have to leave… But I know that when I go back to
Italy, that I will always feel in me a part of all of you!
LIBRARY NEWS
International Year of Natural Fibres
Students across all year levels gathered in the library to weave with cotton and woollen yarn in recognition of the United Nations' International Year of Natural Fibres. Girls were engrossed in the activity and each produced a colourful bookmark to take away. The door prize of an organic hemp fibre bag was won by Nicola Sainsbery in 12/38. An enjoyable time was had by all.
SPORTS NEWS
On the extremely chilly morning of Saturday 13 June, eight girls sacrificed their warm beds to participate in the 2009 Adidas All Schools Road Relays at La Trobe University in Bundoora.
Two teams were entered to represent Kilbreda this year; one in the U/16 and one in the U/18 categories. The U/16 girls; Bridget Clancy, Jacqui Essing, Tilly O’Brien and Eleanor Rieniets each ran 2km and finished in 10th position. The U/18 girls; Steph Chappel, Madi Essing, Jodie Ferguson and Jayde Mottram ran 3km each and finished in 12th position.
A fantastic effort from all girls involved and we look forward to Kilbreda teams dominating again next year.
EAST TIMOR WALKATHON
Many thanks to all those who walked and gained sponsorship for the East Timor Walk.
The following students and homerooms have made a significant contribution:
- Georgia Holland
- Monica Cafarella
- Shivine Ferdinands
- Samantha McClean
- Marine Walton
- Emma Curtain
- Emma Derycke
- Taylah Fiddes
- Madeleine Irvine
- Chloe Ward
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- Lauren Kelly
- Jessica Edney
- Cassandra Truong
- Rachel Balkin
- Jessica Harris
- Cienna-Kate Jensen
- Monika Fritz
- Brittany Venturni
- Cherise Keyt
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Some of these girls made a financial contribution to the total of $4,262.60.
STUDENT ACTIVITY DAYS – HOLIDAY PROGRAMME
| EASTER HOLIDAYS ACTVITY DAYS |
The April School Holidays saw the launch of our East Timor Pilgrimage fundraising events by way of a School Holiday Programme. The day is designed to provide activities and interaction between students and the Year 12’s preparing to travel to East Timor.
The cost of the day is helping to reduce the out-of-pocket expenses of the team travelling to Timor to work in schools and Parishes there.
Seven students attended the first of such days. It was a wild, wet and windy day but that did nothing to dampen the spirits of everyone who attended. We all enjoyed various activities including jewelry making, clay modeling, baking and games such as Pictionary and ‘Molecules’. The year 12’s ran all of the activities, with Ms Jacka and Mr Dalton, working with the younger students to build relationships and ensure they had a great day.
The most rewarding aspect of the day was that most of the girls didn’t want to go when the day had finished. We invite more students in year 7 & 8 to participate in future activity days. The more the merrier!
Maree Pulis - Year 12
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Some of the comments from the day:
“I loved baking and then eating the cup cakes. They were delicious!”
“It was great fun. The year 12’s made it an awesome day. Can’t wait til the next one.”
“I really enjoyed the jewelry making.”
“The day went so quickly. We never stopped doing activities and having fun.”
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| UPCOMING ACTIVITY DAYS |
Activity days are held at Kilbreda College and are run by Year 12 students who are travelling to East Timor at the end of 2009 as part of a pilgrimage. While in East Timor the group will be involved in educational activities, decorating and refurbishing classrooms and immersing themselves in Timorese Culture.
All money raised through these activities is being used to subsidise the students travel expenses for this pilgrimage. |
Activity Days cost $25, some days will involve an extra cost if an outside of school activity is included in the programme for the day. Dates for the next holidays are:
Tuesday 30 June: 9.00am – 3.30pm
$25/student
Wednesday 8 July: 9.00am – 3.30pm
$25/student
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To secure a place on one, or both, of the abovementioned dates please ask your daughter to obtain a permission and medical consent form from Ms Jacka and return it to the office with payment.
For further details please contact Cate Jacka or Tony Dalton at the College. |
J & D JEWELRY SHOP
10 years ago a young couple from Dingley, Ash and Anji Barker, packed up their belongings and moved into Klong Toey, one of the slums laying outside Bangkok. Since, they have had two 
children and established a number of programs including Klong Toey Handicrafts.
This venture was established to improve the quality quality of life of the men and women of the slum, (many of whom are ex prostitutes and drug addicts), as well as providing dignity and teaching new skills.
Kilbreda's Justice & Democracy Group organised a stall selling their handicrafts. The stall was very well supported by the staff and students from Kilbreda, many of whom took the opportunity to buy mothers day presents, with over $2,000 worth of jewellery being sold.
If you missed out or want to purchase more of these beautiful pieces, simply log on to http://www.handicrafts.org.au/klongtoey/index.html. Ash and Anji's story is quite inspirational - to find out more go to www.unoh.org. Thank you to all those who purchased craft and to the J & D group, who gave of their time to run the stall.
Tony Dalton
BIG SISTER, LITTLE SISTER DINNER
On Wednesday 3 June, I attended the Big Sister Little Sister dinner with my special person, my mum. Unfortunately my big sister wasn’t able to attend but I was still looking forward to a great night. First I showed my mum to our table, which was nicely decorated with lovely tiaras that we made throughout the week. The night had a colour scheme of pink and white, which brightened up the hall.
While eating some yummy nibbles we introduced ourselves to everyone on our table and solved 3 quiz sheets that were left on the table for us to do. I thought the quiz sheets were great, because we interacted and learnt about our classmates, big sisters and their special persons.
Dinner was a lovely piece of chicken, Greek lamb, potatoes and salad. There was entertainment throughout the night. The school band played and also some year 7 and 10 students performed a dance.
Later on the evening, most students had some fun dancing up on the stage to different songs, which included the ‘Macarena’ and the ‘Nut Bush’. For dessert, we had an ice cream and our special person ate a yummy sorbet.
It was a fabulous night! The students that cooked for the night did a great job. The food was delicious. A big thank you to Mrs Ioannidis, Mrs Whisson, staff and all the parent volunteers that helped make the night as enjoyable as it was.
Holly Smith 7/70
BUILDING BRIDGES
Building Bridges Interfaith Group gathering at Kilbreda
Tuesday 26 May 2009
Kilbreda students recently played host to over 40 students from different faith backgrounds as part of our ongoing involvement in the Building Bridges Interfaith Dialogue In Schools Programme. A mix of Jewish, Muslim, Protestant and Catholic boys and girls from 6 different schools met as part of a series of discussion evenings in Terms 2 and 3.
It was certainly a lively gathering with large group activities in the Meeting room and small group discussions in the Year 11 classrooms. As usual, dinner was a high point, with pizza, sliced fruit, and ice cream going over very well indeed. It was great to see students from different faith backgrounds mixing in such a relaxed way, as they shared their values and beliefs and chatted about music, movies, school, and life in general.
Our future meetings are at the King David School (Jewish), Mt Hira College (Islamic), Caulfield Grammar (Protestant) and Mazenod College (Catholic).
For more information about the program, please visit the Building Bridges page.
WORK EXPERIENCE
The Year 10’s have completed their Work Experience for 2009. the girld participated in a wide variety of positions from working at an animal shelter to working for a mining company! The feedback from the employers was complimentary and our student’s behavior was exemplary. Thank you to the staff, parents, friends and employers of our girls. A special thank you to the girls for their cooperation and enthusiasm. Year 9 students it is time to start thinking of where you would like to go for your experience, it is never too early!
“Samantha was polite, enthusiastic and displayed a keenness to participate in all facets of the Police Service offered to her during the week, which reflects extremely well for her parent, teachers and school environment.”
- Sergeant Donald Gallahar
Mrs Kim Aidone
Work Experience Coordinator.
‘SALAKA’ (‘WELCOME’)
On Thursday, 28th May, the Yr 7 students and a handful of privileged teachers were entertained by three Ugandan percussionists who gave us some insight into their music and dance traditions. They also taught us how the women carry babies on their back which are wrapped in a ‘mama’(I will never complain about faulty wheels on a pram again!) whilst also carrying significantly sized baskets (‘chenne’) on their heads. With much trepidation a group of the teachers followed Alimne’s African dance moves before the bemused eyes of the students. How does one say “No thanks-I can’t really dance African” whilst being led up onto the performing area by one of the performers???
The students were introduced to a family of African drum instruments and had the experience of playing on some African drums in a call and response manner with the performers. The sound of several drums being played together, periodically interjected with the wailing, rhythmic vocal sounds of one of the performers, could no doubt be heard resonate excitedly through the walls of much of the school.
“I think it was really fun and I learnt a lot about their dance and rhythms”
Ellen Doyle 7/72
ROSTRUM PUBLIC SPEAKING COMPETITION
On Sunday 24 May we represented Kilbreda College at the Rostrum Publilc Speaking Competition at Mt Scoprus Memorial College in Burwood. We were the youngest in all of our heats and were competing against students, some in Year 12 from schools all across Melbourne. We had five choices of topics which were “An uphill battle”, “A polite society”, “seen but not heard”, “A room for error” and “Shades of grey”. Two members of our team Victoria and Bethany chose the topic “no room for error”. Victoria spoke onsome of the effects the media had on us and Bethany gave a unique insight into the negatives of the education system. Stephanie chose the topic “Seen but not heard” and she spoke about different types of animal abuse. We were broken up into 5 heats and taken into separate rooms. It was a nerve-racking experience saying our speeches in front of a room full of strangers, and we were proud of each other for giving it a go. We didn’t make it through to the semi-finals but we left with confidence and ideas to improve our speeches for next year! All in all it was a great experience.
Victoria Columbine, Stephanie McCarthy & Bethany Krasey
Year 10
YEAR 10 READERS' CUP COMPETITION
What brains! What talent!
No longer the shy Year 9s of yesteryear, the cheeky gaggle of Year 10s gave their all for their house teams on Wednesday 3 June. As always, the competition was rough and tough, with new stars Radha Bilgi and Theosha Chetty joining (almost new) Melanie Kiremitciyan, taking Brigid team to a glorious 103 1/2 points.
Kildare, a solo team captained by Carmel Sharpley, earned a whopping 80 points. If I'd given a prize to the loudest team, Delany would have won! Alyssa Cole, Chelsea Octavio, Jess Awad and Bethany Krasy fought a tough battle, mostly between themselves, finally earning themselves 73 points.
In Term 3 the competition will be held during Book Week. Interested in joining? Feel free, you are most welcome.
Louise McInerney
Teacher/Librarian
BOOK DONATION
Photo of Lucy Levett & Peta Bibby at Beaumaris RSL. Lucy and Peta represented Kilbreda at a book presentation ceremony last Tuesday.
The Beaumaris RSL club makes this presentation annually to local schools. We would like to thank Lucy and Peta for representing Kilbreda.
Also a Thank you to Beaumaris RSL on their donations to Kilbreda College Library
YEAR 9 READERS' CUP COMPETITION
Congratulations to our competitors in the first competition for 2009. Elise French and Meagan Lowe were victorious, winning 126 points for Delany team. Steph O'Leary was a whisker behind, with 125 points for Brigid team - a massive effort on her own! Heather Eagling and Jennifer Roche were a close third, winning 123 points for Kildare team. With an exam to attend, we missed Alisha Eddy representing Tullow, but we look forward to her competing in Term 3.
I was impressed by the maturity and confidence that these girls showed last Wednesday morning. For the first time in the four year history of the Year 9 competition, a draw was declared after the final question had been answered. It took four tie breaker attempts before the scores were finally split. Their knowledge of the three books was extraordinary.
Please consider joining these exceptional students in Term 3. By reading even one of the three books helps your team win. If you are interested, please see me to find out how easy it is to earn lots of points for your house.
Mrs McInerney
Teacher/Librarian
Library Co-ordinator
YEAR 8 ART - POLLOCK
Ms Schatz and her year 8 Art Class enjoyed a holistic encounter with the medium of paint last Wednesday. She and her girls got out in the sun to created some inspirational Pollock art works.
Moved by music and the whole experience the girls produced fabulously energetic and highly explorative works! Your imagination is your only limitation girls! Keep the creativity
flowing.
Tara McCrea
Art Coordinator
YEAR 9 - URBAN ADVENTURE
Tuesday 19 May the Year 9's went on an eventful trip into the city to explore certain things. The weeks leading up to the day the sisterhood groups from each class got together and planed where they were going. We got given specific categorized places that we had to visit and take photos of. For example a famous/infamous alleyway, somewhere cultural, religious,
fashion etc.
It was a fun day of catching trams trains and walking till our feet hurt. We had to organize going to the places of our choice from each category while also having to check in at check points. We were given a budget of $6.50 for food and any entry fees we had to pay to get into places. The food situation was quite easy if you had the lovely Miss. Jacka armed with Anzacs and chocolate cake at one of your check points.
by Erin Walser
INTER-HOUSE ATHLETICS CARNIVAL
On Friday 1st May, Kilbreda College held their annual House Athletics Carnival at the Dolomore Oval. There was colour, excitement and plenty of talent on show. A fantastic day was had by all. Well done to all the students, staff, competitors and supporters. Year 7-12 students participated well and supported their fellow team mates.
As the day went on, races were won which were added to the total tally. The whole day was a success, and the rain held off! As the Athletics Carnival reached an end, Tullow scored the winning trophy, Kildare came second with a close score, third was Delany who also won the respected novelties trophy and last placed was Brigid.
2009 Interhouse Athletics Overall winner - TULLOW |
Year Level Champions |
Year 7
Tamara Bellerini
Maddy De Amicis
Bayley Eades
Year8
Jocelyn Gibert
Isabelle Shea
Laura Gollant
Year 9
Jacqui Essing
Christine Watterson
Eleanor Rieniets |
Year 10
Hannah Lindstrom
Steph Chappel
Elizabeth Legget
Year 11
Ruby Holten
Megan Rosenbrock
Janay Hendriks
Year 12
Brittanie Ryan
Bridget Moloney
Elise Quirk |
House Spirit Awards |
Year 7: Chloe Stitt
Year 8: Amanda Lewis- Williams
Year 9: Orlaith McAlinden & Nicole Marshall
Year 10: Catherine Deppe
Year 11: Madi Essing
Year 12: Jessie Fries |
WORLD CHALLENGE - PRACTICE CAMP
Imagine a group of teenage girls from Years 10 and 11 setting off on a freezing cold journey, sleeping in tents in the middle of nowhere, Woodend State Forest with no toilets and showers. We camped in the forest for 3 days and let’s just say the experiences weren’t as we anticipated. It was a great time to get to know each other and learn a bit about everyone’s strengths and
weaknesses while having fun and playing ninja mousse. Those 3 days were in preparation for our expedition trip to Vietnam and Cambodia where we will be going in November this year for a month. We have been saving for the trip over the past year, through personal jobs, bake sales at school, car washes and other fundraisers coming up this term. In Vietnam and Cambodia we’ll be hiking for a week, participating in community service and experiencing the country’s attractions and lifestyle, as well as relaxing and shopping in our spare time. We’re all very excited about this adventure and believe it’ll be a trip of a lifetime!
By Kelly Graham and Caitlin Boyd-Gerny 11/23
Click here more information about Kilbreda student's involvement in the 2009 World Challenge.
YEAR 11 ENGLISH PODTOUR
On Thursday 7 May, the Year 11 girls travelled into the city to complete a Podtour, created by ABC Melbourne and the University of Melbourne. The aim of this tour was to provide a stimulus for our writing on ‘WHOSE REALITY?’, the context for our English studies this year. In groups of 6, students were able to choose one of two tours Dirt, Death and Disease or Showbiz, Sexy Spectacles and Sideshows. We were asked to download the tours onto our iPods and listen to the commentary which guided us around the city. Each tour supplied us with interesting knowledge of people’s diverse realities, some were success stories and others had a devastating end.
Overall we enjoyed the experience and have been able to enhance our understanding of areas related to ‘WHOSE REALITY?’. We are currently utilising this experience for our second Creating and presenting SAC for Unit 1 English.
By Janay Hendriks and Georgia Bardoel 11/23
ANZAC DAY
On the April 25, six of the Year 12 leaders accompanied me at the Mentone Anzac Day ceremony. It was an early start especially as many of the girls had been to a social the previous evening. I would like to thank Meagan Donohoe, Tammy Naismith, Amy Thompson, Claire Schrimpton, Ellie Haverin and Lauren Stygall for representing the school and taking part in the march and wreath laying ceremony.
Robert Chalker
Year 12 Coordinator
CENTRAL AUSTRALIA TRIP
“Cent-e-ral Woo Hoo”
That’s what every person who went on the Central Australia trip had stuck in their head over the holidays. After driving long hours in an air condition less bus, we fought off snakes, wild dogs and dingoes; we hiked around Uluru, through the Kata Tjutas, across Kings Canyon and explored the McDonnell Ranges. There is nothing that can equal that!
With the help of our fantastic bus drive Geoff, and our wonderful cook Lorraine, we had 9 days that we will never forget. On behalf of all the girls who went I would like to say a massive thank you to Mrs. Whisson, Mrs. Grainger, Mrs. Le Bas and Ms. Lowe for everything they did to make the grip such a great experience.
Sam Newstead
Year 11
JAPANESE NEWS
Hey all! It's Emily, Priscilla and Patreeza here! On Valentines Day, we were very excited to pick up the Japanese exchange students from the airport. Narumi, Tomoko and Mebae were very shy at first, but during the month of staying with us we were all able to be good friends and create many memories, despite the delay in their luggage arrival! Overall, our experiences were fun, colourful and exciting as we gained insight into Australian life from another perspective. Whilst doing so, we were also able to learn about their culture, gain close friendships and simply have a good time.
By Emily Tang, Priscilla Truong & Patreeza Baguisi
SCHOOL-BASED RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
As part of the Year 12 School based Re program students have listened to a series of speakers whose, values belief and commitment have challenges them to consider some key life questions:
Who am I?
What do I believe and value?
What can I do to improve my community and world?
Mary Anne Collins from Caritas Australia challenged the girls to broaden their focus to consider the needs of the world’s poor people. In presenting the work of Caritas, particularly through Project Compassion, she asked them to think of all they have in the world of great need. She explained the church’s call to care for others, and the practical actions we can take to heed this call.
Fr Boniventure and two students, Nema and Paul from the Divine World Missionaries, a Catholic missionary order, spoke about living a life committed to the service of God and the Catholic church through a vocation to religious life as a priest or brother. They explained what attracted them to a religious vocation , what missionaries do, life in a religious community, the study required, the work of a priest and a religious brother, their faith journeys, and their hopes for the future/ the multicultural background of the men (two Indonesian and one Fijian) proceed a point of real interest for the girls, as their views on the needs of the modern church.
Fr Peter Matheson from OLA Parish Cheltenham spoke to the girls about the core belief and practices of the Catholic Church—a big ask in 60-minutes!. His personal perspective on his life as a priest formed the basis of his explanation of what Catholics believe and how they practice that belief formally and informally through involvement in church life and through living life in general
I Am Woman:- Centre Care Presentation
Monday 20 April 2009
How do the media portray young women today?
What lies behind such presentation?
What values underpin media images?
What messages do the media give students?
How would we like young women to be portrayed in the media?
What messages and values would we like to see presented?
These are some of the very topical questions dealt with in the recent Centre Care presentations to our Year 12 students as part of their school based RE program.
The presentation turned a sharp and critical eye on how our society and the media ‘see’ young women. It challenged the girls to question crictally what they see and hear and to develop a much clearer sense of their own values and personality. The presentation provoked some interesting feedback from the girls and gave them a lot to reflect upon.
Vince Beirne
REC Coordinator Year 10-12
TERM 1, 2009
EASTER LITURGY 2009
Our Easter Liturgy included images of the Wadeye Community celebrating the Stations of the Cross.
A full year after the Apology, so many still wait for a new beginning.
Easter invites us to come to the Lord’s Supper, to witness his death and trust in the promise of the Resurrection.
Mary Stack
Principal
KILBREDA COLLEGE STUDENTS HELP POWER THE EARTH HOUR CONCERT
On the 23March as the rest of the school sat sleepily in Monday morning classes, 9/36 strode out into the city, ready to save the world! We headed to Federation Square where 16 bicycles were wired into the electricity grid. We took it in turns to pedal the bikes. The chemical energy stored in our bodies was converted into kinetic energy in the movement of the bicycle which was converted into electrical energy by means of a dynamo. This electrical energy was fed into the electricity grid and used last Saturday night to power the Earth Hour Concert.
After 60 minutes of tiring pedalling, our class managed to beat the record for the peak power output of any competitors so far. That record was still standing toward the end of the week. We scored a blue wristband and a yellow reflective leg band for safety when cycling on the road for our efforts which we proudly wore on our return to school.
Only one condition came with such an excursion; sore legs for the rest of the week! We enjoyed it all the same and were proud of our efforts we had made to save the world and our contribution to the fantastic concert held last Saturday night.
By Zoë van Wees
UNYA ANNUAL STATE CONFERENCE 09
Each year UNYA (United Nations Youth Association) Victoria hosts a state conference for students in Years 10, 11 and 12. The State Conference is a non-competitive event that aims to educate, inspire and develop the negotiation speaking, leadership and diplomatic skills of the students who participate. This year the conference was held in Mount Evelyn at Oasis Camp from 20 - 22 March, the theme being “Rights of Minorities”.
Over the three days, we were given the opportunity to grapple with critical global issues of our time, such as: the eradication of poverty, the rebuilding of the Gaza strip and the Aids epidemic whilst engaging and learning both with and from one another. We were encouraged to present our own views in discussion, workshops and speakers’ question and answer sessions as well as model a United Nations debate on the third day.
The conference gave me a unique context in which to use my speaking abilities and the formal debate structure gave me the opportunity to demonstrate and develop my skills in a new forum. It was definitely a weekend well spent.
Sahini Naidoo 10/62
YEAR 7 RETREAT
We began our day in the Meeting Room where Ms. Jacka told us about the
day and we completed a house which represented our Brigidine heritage and values.
After recess, some of the Year 7’s set off to make Brigidine crosses. They were fun and a little challenging to make, but the end result was definitely worth the patience. Whilst other students were expressing their creativity, some of the other students were privileged to meet Sr Lia. Sr Lia presented us with her story about her life as a nun. Some of the things that she talked about were how she had lived in many different places, the reasons why she became a nun, her religious family and all the other important things in her life.
After our fun-filled activities, all the students got together with their ‘Big Sisters’ and headed to the under-croft for some lunch. Sandwiches were on the menu with lots of different varieties of fillings topped off with a healthy banana or apple. Some fresh air time with our sisters and then off to the Meeting room again for a reflective liturgy. Lots of students did a fantastic job by taking part in reading and acting in the Brigid role plays. This made the liturgy special as it was our own work.
All the Year 7’s and staff had an enjoyable day and we look forward to the retreat days ahead at Kilbreda College.
By Eliza Voltz & Annie Mentiplay 7/72
MONASH UNIVERSITY'S 2009 ENGINEERING SCHOLARSHIP CELEBRATION
Monash University’s Faculty of Engineering celebrated the achievements of their top new students at the 2009 Engineering Scholarship Celebration on Thursday 5 March. Held on campus at Monash University the celebration acknowledged the success of students who not only gained a place in an engineering course at Monash University but who received a scholarship for their outstanding results during their VCE. Among these students were Paige Armao, Meg Bouman, Sarah Brereton, Rebecca Burgess, Racquel Cassar, Joanne Chard, Laura Cooper, Brigitte Deville, Erin Duffy, Heather Eagling, Laura Ford, Elise French, Samantha Harston, Amelia Honan, Sarah Hopper, Bethany Hunter, Caitlin Kavanagh, Tatiana Krnjaic, Nicole Marshall, Eleanor Rieniets, Annie Scott, Caitlin Scott, Kelly Shannon, Emma Summers, Mikaela Verhoosel
and Caterina Zuccarello from Kilbreda College.
Students celebrated with their families, the Deputy Dean of Engineering, Professor John Sheridan, school representatives and Monash students. Scholarship recipients were individually acknowledged at the ceremony and had a chance to mingle with university staff and other students after the presentations.
Kilbreda College would like to congratulate the students for their outstanding achievements and wish them the very best with their future endeavours.
MUSIC SOIREE - 24TH March, 2009
Congratulations to all the girls, and the two St Bede’s boys, who were involved in the music soiree on Tuesday evening, 
March 24th. It was a successful evening of rhythm, melody and song which were provided on an array of instruments and voices. We were also fortunate to have two staff members assist with donating their talents on the evening – Wanda Macura and Adrian Ferry. All those who attended were able to enjoy a relaxed atmosphere with a drink and snack whilst being entertained by our talented music students. These students have worked long and hard by attending rehearsals and practising. Some even took the time to arrange music for different instrument combinations and to make an entertaining screen display to accompany one of the band pieces.
I would also like to thank the staff and students who assisted in the preparation of the meeting room and who helped ensure a smooth running event through their assistance on the evening.
Thank you to everyone invoved. Well done!
Stay tuned for news of the next music soiree in term two!!!
Ms Tania Costantino
Music Coordinator
YEAR 9 BRIDGES DAY 27/03/09 - 'REACH FOR THE STARS'
Last Friday was a day that Year Nine’s had looked forward to all week. Instead of classes, we had a Bridges Day. Each sisterhood group came dressed in matching colours, ready for a fun filled time. The day started with all Year Nines in the Theatrette watching a movie called ‘The Mighty’, which we had already watched a snippet from at our last assembly. We learnt about individuality by watching this, and along the way some people shed a tear or two. After a short snack, each class returned to their homerooms to complete an activity sheet on ‘The Mighty’, working in our sisterhood groups to build on our teamwork skills. We then had to choose an inspiring quote for our class to display on a banner, to present to the rest of Year Nine. After lunch, the year level had a reflection time for the day, along with a bit of Ms. Jacka’s comedy skits. Overall, our Bridges Day was a successful and enjoyable day.
By Jacqui Essing and Orlaith McAlinden 9/34
GIRLSURF 2009
On Thursday 26 March, 9 students attended the annual Girlsurf competition run by Steve Hubbard from Toorak College. Now in its 9th year, Kilbreda once again managed to reach the finals. The girls, led by, Grace Deveson, worked hard in choppy and unpredictable surf, against experience competition. The aim was to beat their previous best of 5th in the finals. The experience of the surf lifesavers and their strong paddling ability gave them the edge over Flinders College and Padua Rosebud, but in the end Toorak and Woodleigh Colleges proved to be too strong.
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They eventually placed a very creditable 3rd and should be commended on their sportsmanship and the positive attitude they maintained after being in the water for 3 hours. A special mention to Jacqui Essing who after a big wipeout managed to jump back on her board and, supporting a bruised and bleeding forehead, completed the heat. Jacqui's response was not unnoticed and Prue Latchford from East Coast Surfschool, selected her for the encouragement award.
Congratulations to the team of Grace Deveson, Madeleine & Jacqui Essing, Bianca Campbell, Elisa Dickie, Meg Zervaas, Bridget Clancy and Rebekah Harding. Annie Clancy, our team mascot, showed on the day that the girls need to stay on their toes if they are to keep her out of the
team next year. Thanks to Steve Hubbard, Toorak College and Prue Latchford and her team from East Coast surf school who supported and encouraged the girls in the water all day. Kylie
Heatherton's assistance on the day was also appreciated.
Tony Dalton
Surf Coordinator
WORLD'S GREATEST SHAVE
Year 9 Student Katie Blair Shaved her Hair!
On Friday, 13th March 2009, Katie’s hair was shaved off by local hairdresser Wendy Ford in the Atrium in front of hundreds of students at Kilbreda. Everyone was so supportive with a huge cheer going up as the clippers razed across the top of Katie’s head. Her hair was collected and will be made into a wig for chemo patients. We are all so proud of her!
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Katie wishes to sincerely thank everyone who has donated money already. But, it’s not too late to sponsor Katie as donations to the Leukaemia Foundation can be made until the end of March. Katie’s goal was to raise $2,000 and so far she has surpassed that by raising $2,501.75. It’s very easy, simply log onto http://www.worldsgreatestshave.com
and click on Sponsor-Individual and type in Katie Blair. This will take you to Katie’s homepage where secure online donations can be made. Alternatively, cash/cheque donations may be given to Katie or at the school office.
YEAR 11 NEWS
International Women’s Day
In mid February, Year 11 students Priscillia Truong, Liz Williams and Carly Chongue represented Kilbreda at a meeting at Mentone Girls Grammar School to plan a joint activity to mark International Women’s Day. Mentone Girls Secondary College students, along with students from Kilbreda and MGGS planned an awareness raising activity that involved meeting at Mentone Station and giving pamphlets to passersby with information that celebrated the role of Women in History, or that raised awareness of the plight of women in third world countries. Each school generated its own pamphlet and ours was designed by Priscilla and Carly. Local politicians were invited to join us, which they did enthusiastically.
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Twenty five students from each school gathered at the station on Wednesday 4 March, in cold and windy conditions to give out the pamphlets and celebrate this event. Sadly, there were more students with pamphlets than passersby to receive them. But this didn’t dampen the enthusiasm of the girls, who were still looking for customers as they made their way back to school.
Well done to Priscilla, Carly and Liz on their leadership and passion.
Tricia Benson
Year 11 Coordinator
YEAR 9 NEWS
The Year 9 Bridges Community Service is now underway. To date 45 girls have volunteered their time to support our community. We have a group of girls working with disabled children of Bayside Special Development School during their swimming lessons on Mondays. There is another group who are attending Parkdale House Nursing home on Wednesday afternoons. The third group attends Mordialloc Nursing Home on Monday afternoons. The response from the girls’ first visit to their chosen venue has been very positive.
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If your daughter has not yet completed a form for this Community Service they are still available in my office. Places are filling up fast but there are still spots available for all 3 venues mentioned above. For Semester One volunteering with St. Vinnie’s has been put on hold as we do not have enough students old enough to attend unaccompanied, as St Vinnie’s requires volunteers to be 15 years or older to work in their shops.
I hope the girls continue to enjoy their placements and that they find the
Community Service program a worthwhile learning experience. If you have any questions about the program please contact me at school.
Louise Smith
Year 9 Coordinator
YEAR 8 NEWS - TRAIN & CYBER SAFETY
These past weeks in Year 8 we have had two guest speakers visit us and teach us about how to travel safely on public transport and about cyber bullying. The cyber bullying speaker from the Australian government speak to us about situations and what we can do about cyber bullying. One of the things he did were show us a video that showed a child in the U.S had made, to show people about cyber predators. Every Year 8 student had a big shock and screamed. We were all surprised at how easy it was for the predator. Later that evening there was a talk for student’s parents. My mother came home and said one of the things she loved about it was the man said “Don’t stop your children using the internet; just make sure they use it right”. He also said that to the students.
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Next up we had two men from Connex visit us and tell us about train and public transport safety. They gave a Power Point presentation and showed us photos taken at Mentone station, Parkdale station and also Mordialloc station. They told us to stay away from the tracks and even added a bit of humour to the speeches. We really enjoyed the chance to ask lots of questions and clarify what the rules at the stations were and how to be safe. We are now looking forward to Science Works next week!
YEAR 7 WELCOME NIGHT
On Wednesday 11th of March the year sevens and their families came to Kilbreda for a welcoming evening. There were many different types of performances such as violin and dancing. There was also a special liturgy in which candles were lit and speeches were made. Students were welcomed to Kilbreda by being presented with a Kilbreda badge, we were all very proud of being a part of this wonderful event. Afterwards parents were able to introduce themselves to other parents, while the students enjoyed some snacks and hung around on the oval. Everyone enjoyed themselves, and had a fun night.
Matilda Blyth & Amanda Moncura
Year 7 Students.
8/56 class captain,
Sophia Brear
DEBATING 2009
We kicked off the 2009 debating season with the annual St Bede's Kilbreda debate. The boys hung onto the trophy for another year, but the social side of things made up for our disappointment. Great to see the girls and boys mixing together, chattering and laughing and eating the goodies provided by our fantastic catering department. Laura Gallant, Year 8, in her first interschool debate, won best speaker.
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The following week our Year 10s won their first DAV (Debating Association of Victoria) debate against Isik College, Dandenong, while the Year 9s had a bye. Congratulations to Year 10 debater, Bethany Krasey, who was awarded best speaker. Her other team mates were Emily Scerri and Stephanie Lannan. It's quite a commitment for the debaters and their parents, driving out to Haileybury College Keysborough on a week night, but I'm sure they'll agree that the benefits of learning to analyse, think on their feet and speak in public, are priceless.
Merilyn Kelly
Debating Co-ordinator
WORLD DAY OF PRAYER 2009
On Friday March 6th Ms Theresa O’Shea and students from Year 10/60 joined members of the local community in celebrating the annual World Day of Prayer. This year the inter-church prayer service was held at the Mentone Uniting Church and had as its theme In Christ We Are Many Members, Yet One Body.
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Each year the prayer service material is prepared by a group of women from across the Christian denominations of one country. In this way those taking part in the service around the world on the first Friday in March each year have a chance to learn about that country, share its hopes and pray for its needs. This year the prayer service focused on Papua New Guinea and had as its symbol a cross with a Bilum, a traditional PNG woven string bag, signifying the call to gather together in unity.
The girls received a very warm welcome and participated enthusiastically in the prayerful, thought provoking service. To their delight they were also able to quickly share in a lavish morning tea before returning to school.
CARITAS JUST LEADERSHIP SEMINAR
A small but enthusiastic group of students from Year 11 – Alison Adriarno, Georgia Bardoel, Dearna Formicelli, Kelly Graham, Janine Lodewykek - joined other students from Melbourne Catholic secondary schools in the annual Caritas Just Leadership Day at the Cardinal Knox Centre, East Melbourne, on Thursday 12th March.
The seminar day aimed to gather together young people interested in social justice in order to inspire and encourage them to work in practical ways within their own school and local community to develop a more just and compassionate world.
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This year Lulu Mitshabu who works for Caritas Australia in the Democratic Republic of Congo was the keynote speaker. Her moving and inspiring stories about her experiences in Africa and of the daunting challenges faced by ordinary people there prompted all those present to look with far greater appreciation and gratitude at all we have in Australia.
No doubt like all those present, Alison, Georgia, Dearna, Kelly and Janine returned inspired by the speakers and activities of the day, determined to work harder for genuine peace and justice in our world. Fortunately they have ample opportunity to put their enthusiasm into practice within the Kilbreda community, through such things as promotion of Project Compassion, participation in the Justice and Democracy Forum group, peer mediation, and many more justice activities.
INTERHOUSE SWIMMING CARNIVAL 2009 - EAST BENTLEIGH SWIMMING POOL
What a great day! Congratulations to al the girls who swam and cheered enthusiastically at the swim sports. We had so many competitors that we has to cut races to finish on time!
Well done to all the House Leaders on their organisation and encouragement . Tullow was the successful team on the day winning both the novelties and the House Swimming Cup.
Well done Tullow!
Congratulations to the following girls on their individual efforts.
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Year Level Champions |
House Spirit Award |
| YEAR 7 |
Chloe Picinali
Kirsty Woods
Mikayla Harvison |
YEAR 7 |
Melinda Pace
Olivia O’Hanlon |
| YEAR 8 |
Briony Johnson
Ellie O’Conner
Kristy Plummer |
YEAR 8 |
Jocelyn Gilbert |
| YEAR 9 |
Olivia Rugg
Bridget Clancy
Jacqueline Essing |
YEAR 9 |
Elizabeth Barrow |
| YEAR 10 |
Rachel Bennett
Stacie Woods
Elizabeth Leggett |
YEAR 10 |
Georgia Rowe |
| YEAR 11 |
Jayde Mottram
Grace Deveson
Samantha Newstead |
YEAR 11 |
Samantha Ironside |
| YEAR 12 |
Elisha Gibbins
Alexandra Rowe
Ellie O’Mahoney |
YEAR 12 |
Michelle Van Wees |
KILBREDA PRODUCTION 2009: 42nd STREET
Late last year we started planning for this year’s musical production “42nd Street”. Our director Keryn Holden together with Musical Director Tania Costantino completed a truck load of preparation over the holidays. This of course facilitated our AUDITION process early this term. We saw lots of talent throughout this three week process. Unfortunately we can not take everyone who auditioned BUT we have taken as many as we can fit in.
Congratulations to all who gave it their best shot. The cast list is published below:
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Grace Sabbatucci |
Alana Barca |
Jasmine Burridge |
Samantha Ironside |
Amelia Kennan |
Caitlin Hall |
Sachael Miller |
Olivia Seerup |
Alice McKegg |
Jaimee-Lee Fanning |
Melinda Pace |
Hannah Joseph |
Jessica Cogley |
Stephanie Fiore |
Eliza Jones |
Jordan Mount |
Danielle Intermann |
Mariah Gardner |
Bianca-Jaye Campbell |
Ashleigh Mercer |
Thomas Boulton |
Dominica Poci-Kocsis |
Amy Thornton |
Luke Boulton |
Madleine Cairns |
Lucy Levett |
Tom Brennan |
Lauren Oliver |
Cassie De Zilva |
Daniel Orellana |
Stephanie Dimitriou |
Milly Lindsay |
Julian De Zilva |
Simone Brick |
Sahini Naidoo |
Patrick Collins |
Emma Summers |
Cailtin Myles |
Benjamin Wheeler |
Jacqueline Essing |
Hayley Prosser |
Jack Zaina |
Sarah Brereton |
Chloe Dimitriou |
Christopher Rajan |
Jessica Fairlie |
Sarah Thompson |
Cylan Martinz |
Jemma Mulvaney |
Emma Gent |
Michael D’Ambrosio |
Sharyn Premachandra |
Jessica Cannizaro |
Tim Rankin |
Erika Lawson |
Leticia Cafferi |
Lucas Carlson |
Emily Scerri |
Madalene Taylor |
Jarrod Brereton |
Stephanie Ferrucio |
Niamh McGarry |
Zack Hicks |
Naomi Edirisuriya |
Imogen Lawson |
Jack Zeler |
Gabrielle Condello |
Cherise Keyt |
Kyle McDonald |
Daniel O’Donoghue |
Tom Hoskin |
Aidan McWeeney |
James Boccari |
Ned Zainu |
Jordan Williams |
Jude Wifewardene |
Alex Boulton |
Casey Temple |
Christopher Mastroianni |
James Holden |
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Many thanks to Keryn Holden, Tania Costantino, Joanne Hilliard, Laura Gribbs, Michael Butler, Nicole Davis, Liz Duyvestyn, Sile Lowe, Bernadette Joseph, Julie Clark and Alanna Wright who made the audition process a great learning and enjoyable experience for all.
JAPANESE EXCHANGE STUDENTS 2009
Hello.
We came from Kagoshima, Japan.
Kagoshima is in the south of Japan.
We are 1st year college students.
We are majoring English.
We are staying with Kilbreda students.
We went many places with my host family.
We enjoyed shopping in Melbourne city.
We are enjoying the school life.
Everyone is very kind and friendly.
We went to talk to you.
Thank you for accepting us.
from Narumi, Mebae and Tomoko
YEAR 11 NEWS
Congratulations to Samantha McCutcheon 11/23 who has had her writing publishes in Oz Kids in Print magazine.
Last year, Samantha entered a writing competition and was awarded a certificate for Writing Excellence. Well done, Sam!
Tricia Benson
Year 11 Coordinator
YEAR 12 NEWS
We have has a wonderful start to the year. All the staff have been commenting as to the leadership of the girls in Year 12. They have been supporting the school’s policies on behavior and dress code and they have set a very good example for the juniors to see and follow.
Recently at the swimming sports the senior students led the houses admirably. They dressed up and led the teams in their support of the swimmers. The house leaders organised their teams so as the sports ran very smoothly.
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Last Friday night we had the Year 12 Ball at The International in Brighton. There were 280 guests and the girls all looked beautiful and their partners made the effort to dress up and make the night an outstanding success. There was a party atmosphere all night and I am sure there were many tired legs after all the dancing.
Next week we also have the Retreat which is really the last chance this year that the girls have to stop and think about what is really important in their lives. The three days away is a time for reflection before we come back and start the hard work as we concentrate on SATS and exams for the rest of the year.
R. Chalker
Year 12 Coordinator
YEAR 9 NEWS
Otesha – cycling for sustainability
On Friday the 27th 12 members of the Otesha project came to our school, having travelled 1300km by bike. Cycling around Victoria, the Otesha project (meaning reason to dream in Swahili.) aims to educate students about sustainable consumption.
9/33 and 9/35 were lucky enough to see the presentation and participate in the workshops on biodiversity and consumerism. Did you know that the average person spends 400 litres of water a day, half of which is used in the bathroom? And big label brands such as Nike are made in sweatshops? The presentation also informed us of the horrible living conditions of animals that are farmed to eat and encouraged us to buy organic and local food. In the workshops we were shown that we recognise labels and symbols for everything from TV stations to food and clothing brands, but fail to come up with more than a handful names of trees and plants, and that in our own backyard there are so many different ecosystems living around us. Overall it was an enjoyable experience and definitely left us thinking.
For more information go to http://www.otesha.org.au
Stephanie Dimitriou
YEAR 7 NEWS
The Year 7s have made a fabulous start to the year. Last Thursday, the girls took part in the Sleepover where lots of fun was had by all; and allowed the girls to bond as a year level and make lots of new friends.
“Putting up tents, exploring Mentone and its “Italian village”, going to the beach and locating where some of the artists of the past got their inspiration to paint Mentone, dancing, pasting, creating & matball were all lots of fun and made the two days very special. There were lots of friendships made and we all had lots of fun! The Year 7 Sleepover was an enjoyable experience and something we will never forget.”
Sophie Sheppard 7/75 & Megan Mueller 7/70
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Our Welcome Evening will be held on Wednesday 11th March. Invitations to families have been sent home; please RSVP if you haven’t already done so. This night will not only officially welcome you and your daughter to the Kilbreda community, but also allow you an opportunity to meet other parents from homerooms groups and meet the homeroom teachers of Year 7. We look forward to meeting you at our ‘Welcoming Evening’ next week.
Pamela Ioannidis
Year 7 Coordinator
MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL
St Paul prays for each to have the power for our hidden self to grow strong (Ephesians 3:14-19). Certainly the recent bushfires have called upon and found that many in our community have hidden strengths.
As Pip leaves his village in ‘Great Expectations’, we read “ in a moment with a strong heave and sob I broke into tears. It was by the finger-post at the end of the village, and I laid my hand upon it and said, “Goodbye O my dear, dear friend!”
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“Heaven knows we need never be ashamed of our tears, for they are rain upon the blinding dust of earth, overlaying our hard hearts. I was better after I had cried - more sorry, more aware of my own ingratitude, more gentle.”
I am grateful to the students and their families who supported Kilbreda’s Bushfire Appeal. Year 8’s sold lollies at the swimming sports as a fundraiser. Students and families have also contributed bedding and food for pets. As a way of continuing Kilbreda’s response to those in need a student committee has been formed to promote a fundraising activity in Term 2. Michelle Willian from Narbethon has joined our school community. She is staying with the Evans family for a while.
Mary Stack
Principal
SPORTING ACHEIVEMENT
Year 11 student Grace Deveson came third in the Gatorade Triathlon Series' (GTS) race at Elwood. Is a “new breed of juniors” coming up against athlete named Erin Densham. A great effort. Well Done Grace!
“The new breed of juniors are now taking up the challenge and names like Chisolm, Deveson and Lindsay King just may well be the next big thing in the sport of triathlon. For the women it was going to be a case of mission impossible. Simply because of an athlete named Erin Densham. Densham needs no introduction. She is fast and tough and above all smart. Densham races with her legs and her brain. Kudos must go to Grace Deveson who joined Densham on the bike and stuck to her guns during that leg. It paid off with the two of them up the road when they came into T2.”
Article Published on Gatorade Website:
http://www.firstoffthebike.com/races/582-gts-round-five
KILBREDA COLLEGE GARAGE SALE
Date: Saturday 21 February 2009
Time: 7.30am-11.30am
Location: Enter College via Gate 5, Mentone Parade, opposite Coles.
We are selling the contents of a Woodwork Room including: scroll saws, tools, saws, work benches, tables, chairs, paint timber, clamps, vices etc etc etc
KILBREDA OPENING SCHOOL MASS
Kilbreda's Annual Opening School Mass, was held on Tuesday the 17th of February 2009. 'At the conclusion of the mass Father Peter Matheson prayed John O’Donohue’s Blessing for whole Kilbreda community:
May you listen to your longing to be free.
May the frames of your belonging be large enough
for the dreams of your soul.
May you find a harmony between your soul and your life.
May you know the eternal longing that is at the heart of time.
May there be kindness in you gaze when you look within.
May you never place walls between the light and yourself.
May your angel free you from the prison
of guilt, fear, disappointment and despair.
May you allow the wild beauty of the invisible world father you, mind you and embrace you in belonging.
HOW PROJECT COMPASSION SUPPORTS COMMUNITIES IN AFRICA
Lulu Mitshabu speaks
Date: Thursday 12th March
Time: 7.30 pm
Location: Kilbreda College, Mentone Parade, Mentone
Caritas Australia invites you to hear how your generosity and commitment to Project Compassion is providing for communities throughout the world. Join Lulu Mitshabu, Caritas Australia’s Programs Coordinator for Democratic Republic of Congo and Botswana, as she shares some very practical experiences of community development through partnerships. Men, women and children are claiming back their lives, living with dignity and hope for the future.
YEAR 7 2009 – A New Start!
It was the hottest day on record, when 181 new Year 7 students arrived for their first day of secondary school at Kilbreda College. Despite the heat, the students looked beautiful in their uniforms, but most importantly, there were lots of smiles. Students went off to homeroom groups happily and with the help of their homeroom teachers made it throughout the VERY hot day!
Year 7 at the moment is a very busy place. The girls are adjusting to new procedures and environments and socially making new friends every day. The Year 7s have met their ‘Big Sisters’, said ‘Cheese’ for their school photos and taken part in the House Swimming Sports. On Thursday 19th February, the girls will take part in the Year 7 Sleepover, where the girls will participate in lots of fun activities; stay tuned for a ‘Sleepover’ update,
The Year 7 homeroom teachers and I, feel privileged in assisting the girls make a smooth transition into their secondary school life and I look forward to reporting on the events and happenings at Year 7 throughout the year.
CYBER SAFETY INFORMATION EVENING
Young people today are immersed in digital technologies, using the internet and mobile phones to research, exchange information, do their homework and for entertainment. While there are many benefits in using online services, these activities also give rise to issues around personal safety and wellbeing.
An accredited Cybersafety Trainer from The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) will be running an information evening for parents, carers and the community on Tuesday 3rd March at 7.00pm in the Hall.
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The session will run for an hour followed by a 30-minute question time. This information evening is aimed particularly for parents of Year 8 students but all other parents are invited to attend. All parents (apart from those of Year 8 students) who are wishing to attend are asked to RSVP (9584 7766) so we can confirm numbers.
During the evening, you will learn about issues such as:
- The ways children use the internet and emerging technologies.
- Potential risks faced by children when online such as cyberbullying, illegal content, inappropriate contact, identity theft, grooming and predatory activity,
- Tips and tricks to help children stay safe online.
Samantha Powell and Kellie Strauss
Year 8 Co-ordinators
YEAR 12, 2008 - RESULTS
While the school’s results tend to show minor fluctuations from year to year it was pleasing to note that in 2008 the percentage of students with an ENTER of over 90 was 14% compared to 9% the previous year. While statewide 50% of students receive an ENTER above 50, 85% of Kilbreda students received and ENTER higher than 50.
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In terms of offers for places in tertiary institutions, over 90% received a first round offer and anecdotally many students who missed out have been proactive and successful in obtaining an offer. 60 of our students received their first preference and 34 their second.
The most popular university of choice was Monash and there will be ex-Kilbreda students at each of the campuses, Berwick, Caulfield, Clayton and Peninsula.
Our dux, Kelsey Rowe, received an offer for Engineering at Monash (Clayton) and was awarded a $6000 p.a. scholarship for her 4 years of study. Anyone who witnessed the dedication and work ethic of Kelsey would appreciate and celebrate her achievements. As one Year 11 student was overheard to say, “…she was always in the Library. I plan to do that!”
Another hardworking and dedicated student, Cassie Gregory, received an “Art and Design” scholarship of $6000 p.a to assist her in her study of Architecture at Monash (Caulfield). We commend the achievements of Kelsey and Cassie and all of our students and wish them every success ion their future endeavours.
Jessica Webb, also received a similar scholarship. Jessica is currently spending a good proportion of this year in Fiji participating in a Gap Year project, teaching English. Our congratulations go to Jessica.
Many of our students with ‘not so good’ ENTERs were successful in finding a TAFE course of interest. It is important for the Year 12’s of 2009 to recognise that it is possible to continue their study at TAFE and they will be strongly advised to include some TAFE courses on their VTAC preferences later this year. They will not want to be in the same position as one of our students with an ENTER in the high 70’s and no offer, because she was overseas when her results were published and did not change her preferences to suit her situation.
Assistance in finding information about courses and pathways is readily available and students, and parents, are strongly urged to seek advice from the Careers office. Mrs Champion can be contacted via phone and email and is happy to discuss any options with both students and parents.
Heather Champion
Careers
SPORT NEWS
In December, Year 10 (2008) student, Margaret Satupai, won third in the discus event of the prestigious Zatopek Classic at Olympic Park, with a throw of 46.82 metres.
Considering that this was in the Open section, it's a fantastic achievement. Congratulations, Margaret
KWONG LEE DOW YOUNG
SCHOLARS PROGRAM
Congratulations to Samantha Ironside and Alice Rugg (Year 11, 2009) who have been invited to join the Kwong Lee Dow Young Scholars Program at the University of Melbourne. This program offers opportunities for academic as well as leadership and community involvement. Well done girls! |
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