Upcoming Indigenous Performances

In Term 2, the Reading Connections classes look at the ‘Indigenous Voices through Literature’ and as part of this study, the students will experience Aboriginal perspectives through story and culture, with specially selected Indigenous performers.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have always expressed their voices through their oral and written stories: “First Nations’s history, educational stories and stories of country, creation and tradition have been passed down through generations (QCAA, 2018)” Read more HERE

On Tuesday 10 June, Majeda Beatty, a Sydney based singer, actress and dancer who comes from a proud Wuthathi mother, will take Year 7 and 8s on a journey of Australia’s First Nation dreamtime, presenting both Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island cultures as well as sharing her perspective on being an Indigenous millennial woman. Majeda was taught the importance of her culture from her mother through movement, song and storytelling.

On Tuesday 22 July, Boori Monty Prior, a performer, writer and storyteller, will inspire the Year 9s with his personal journey from a young boy spending too much time in the Principal’s Office to being a Prime Minister’s Literary Award Winner. Boori will demonstrate to students that by telling our own stories we can find a sense of belonging. Students are encouraged to ask questions about our history and to appreciate the beauty of words and the power of writing. This presentation blends fact, fiction and Dreamtime stories to inspire and encourage students to pursue their own writing.

Beanstack Book Club

Kilbreda has a new online Book Club called ‘Beanstack’. Every member of the Kilbreda community with a Kilbreda email is invited to join, click HERE to login and find out more about our current “Autumn Reading Challenge”.

The Beanstack motto is “Read more, together” and supports a community reading culture through competition, recognition and proven incentives like earning badges for milestones and being able to connect with friends in a safe online environment.

Our face-to-face Beanstack Book Club also meets every Tuesday in the Library Reading Room at lunchtime. You can choose to go online, come in person or both! The Book Club is open to ALL Kilbreda staff and students.

‘Write a Book in a Day’ 2025

The annual Write a Book in a Day competition is on again at Kilbreda in 2025 and allows teams of students from all year levels to express their creativity through writing and illustration, whilst vying for prizes and raising money to support The Kids’ Cancer Project.

Insight Creative Writing Competition

The 2025 Insight Creative Writing Competition is open to high school students around Australia and aims to ignite a passion for creative writing and inspire the voices of the future. Entering the competition is free and all entrants will have the chance to share in over $3,000 worth of cash prizes! For more information ask at the Library desk or head to the website where you can also find and download the submission form.

Joyce Sendeckyj

Head of Library and Information Services