Student Leadership

The process of electing our 2023 Year 12 Student Leadership Team has commenced.  On Tuesday 30 August, a student-led Assembly was held to explore student leadership. Amelie Baker discussed with the Class of 2023 the leadership qualities Year 7 students were looking for in their school leaders. Lola Martin reflected on what sets great leaders apart and she reflected on the skills and qualities she admired in past College Captains. Our current inspirational College captains Francesca Malignaggi and Alice Merchant outlined their leadership journey and the ups and downs of leadership. Sister Lia Commadeur concluded the presentation by reflecting on the spirit of St Brigid, Daniel Delany and Nano Nagle and the legacy they have left us with to be courageous individuals who strive to build communities where strength and kindliness are hallmarks.

National Child Protection Week: 4 to 7 September 2022

This week is National Child Protection week.  A key message of the week is “Every child in every community needs a fair go!” In particular, this year a light is being shown on children growing up safe and supported. Research tells us that a strong community is important for children and helps them to thrive and be safe. At Kilbreda College, we are constantly reminding both our staff and students that it’s the little things we do every day that can help create safe environments for young people.  For instance:

• Being kind and gentle to each other.
• Being a positive role model.
• Getting involved in community activities and reaching out to others.
• Looking out for signs that something may not be right for someone and asking them whether they are okay.
• Listening to the needs of others and/or spending time with them.
• Avoiding blame and judgement; instead, just asking oneself what I can do to help.

The enduring message of National Child Protection Week is that ‘Protecting children is everyone’s business.’  We are all called to play our part.

Parent Webinar

I just wanted to draw parents and carers attention to the following webinar being facilitated by Jewishcare:

Upcoming School Events

Please be aware of the following upcoming school events:

• Monday 5 September:  Staff Professional Learning Session.  The focus of this session will be on creating learning environments that promote student empowerment, voice, and agency in meaningful ways.  A Day 8 timetable will be facilitated on this day with students dismissed at 1.45pm.
• Wednesday 7 September: General Achievement Test and Staff Spirituality Day.  This will be a student free day for Year 7 to 10 students and Year 11 students who are not undertaking the GAT.
• Monday 12 September:  Year 7 2023 Parent Information Evening. This will commence at 7.00pm in the Auditorium.
• Wednesday 14 September:  Year 7 2023 Making Connections Afternoon.  This will commence at 3.30pm in the Sister Mary Dalton Hall
• Friday 16 September:  Brigidine Day. Further information regarding this day will be communicated to families shortly.

Stephanie Smyth
Assistant Principal: Wellbeing and Engagement