Our final weeks of Term 3 have epitomised our Year 12 Student Leaders’ theme of courage through connections. Staff and students have come together through various sporting activities, Design and Technologies challenges, STEM opportunities, Year Level gatherings, musical performances and wellbeing initiatives such as ‘R U Okay? Day’ to acknowledge and celebrate the gifts and talents of each other.  This reflects our commitment to being an inclusive community, one that values all.

Brigid Awards

The Brigid Award will be presented tomorrow on Brigidine Day. This prestigious award is given to two students from each Year Level who demonstrate 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.

Keep your eye on the Kilbreda College Facebook page tomorrow, where we will announce the recipients.

‘Supporting the Wellbeing of Young People’ – Parent Seminar

The College extends a warm invitation to all parents and carers to join us on Tuesday 10 October for a parent seminar: ‘Supporting the Wellbeing of Young People.’  This educational and empowering seminar will be facilitated by Sharon Witt, the founder of the Resilient Kids Conference and the best-selling author of 18 books written for young people to help guide them through adolescence. 

In her presentation, Sharon will share the latest data on the state of youth wellbeing and offer practical tips for parents and carers on how to bolster their resilience. The seminar will take place in the College auditorium from 7.00pm to 8.00pm. Further details regarding this event will be communicated to families in early Term 4.

I wish you and your family a restful and rejuvenating spring break and I look forward to working alongside you next term to inspire your child to discover her passion and purpose, and to realise their potential.

Stephanie Smyth
Assistant Principal: Wellbeing and Engagement