Transition Information for Parents
We are so excited to welcome your daughter to Kilbreda College in Year 7, 2026. To help make the transition smooth and enjoyable, we have compiled key information below.
| Item | Details | Date |
| Becoming a Kilbreda Girl Information Evening | Monday 15 November, 7.00pm – 8.00pm | |
| Forms Due | – KEM Parent Code of Conduct – Student Code of Conduct – Photo Permission – Friendship List | Friday 19 December 2025 |
| Laptop Collection | Please bring your completed Laptop Agreement Form | Thursday 29 January 2026 |
Principal’s Welcome
Welcome to the Kilbreda College community. We are delighted you have chosen Kilbreda for your daughter’s secondary education and look forward to partnering with you over the next six years as she grows into a confident, independent, and globally responsive young woman.
At Kilbreda, we are committed to providing an education that inspires curiosity, engagement, and resilience, preparing students not only for academic success but for a meaningful life beyond school.
Your daughter will walk the same hallways as generations of remarkable women before her, exploring her passions, discovering her path and building the skills needed for a rapidly changing world. Our comprehensive transition program, including the Year 7 camp to the Mornington Peninsula, ensures she feels welcomed, supported and connected from the beginning.
We take pride in fostering a community where every student is known and valued, and where strong partnerships with parents are central. We look forward to sharing in College events and experiences that celebrate the spirit of Kilbreda and support your daughter to flourish academically, socially and spiritually.
Ms Stephanie Smyth
Principal
General
Forms
Parents will be sent the below forms for completion before commencement of Term 1.
- KEM Parent Code of Conduct
- Student Code of Conduct
- Photo Permission
- Friendship List
Parent Contact List
As part of our commitment to building a strong community, families are given the opportunity to opt-in to their contact details being available on a Year 7 class list. This list is supplied to families who opt-in to help them connect with one another.
Uniforms and Books
Uniforms
Our uniform supplier is Bob Stewart, conveniently located near the College. Follow the link to order online, make a uniform fitting booking and to view the uniform list.
Address: 93 Balcombe Road, Mentone
Phone: 03 9036 7367
Trading Hours
Monday to Friday: 8.30am – 5.00pm
Saturday: 9.00am – 1.00pm
Books and Stationery
Booklist information will be provided to families later in Term 4. Once available, orders can be made via the Campion website.
Second-Hand Uniforms and Books
For second-hand uniforms and books, families are encouraged to use the Sustainable School Shop, an Australian platform for buying and selling textbooks, uniforms, calculators and musical instruments.
Please note, this is an external service not managed by the College.
Laptops
We are committed to providing a rich and contemporary learning experience. Each Year 7 student receives a College-issued laptop, giving them access to digital resources and supporting the development of responsible technology skills. The laptop is used across Years 7 to 9.
Laptops will be available for collection on Thursday 29 January 2025, between 11.00am and 2.00pm. Please bring a completed Laptop Agreement Form when collecting your device.
Entry is via Gate 4 on Como Parade.
Canteen
The Canteen is open from 8.00am for breakfast, as well as at recess and lunch. Students can place lunch orders with payment before the end of recess and collect at lunchtime.
A variety of healthy options are available, including vegetarian and gluten-free choices. Cash and card payments are accepted.
NB: Prices listed are 2025 prices and may change slightly in 2026.
Bell Times
Kilbreda College runs on a 10-day cycle, with an early finish on Day 8. Please see bell times below.
| 8:45 am to 8.57 am | Homeroom |
| 9:00 am – 10:00 am | Period 1 / Pastoral (Day 2) |
| 10:02 am – 11:02 am | Period 2 |
| 11:04 am – 11:24 am | Recess |
| 11:27 am – 12:27 pm | Period 3 |
| 12:29 pm – 1:29 pm | Period 4 |
| 1:32 pm – 2:12 pm | Lunch |
| 2:15 pm – 3:15 pm | Period 5 |
| 3:15 pm | Dismissal |
Day 8: Early Student Dismissal
| 8:45 am – 9:35 am | Period 1 |
| 9:37 am – 10:27 am | Period 2 |
| 10:30 am – 11:20 am | Period 3 |
| 11:24 am – 12:04 pm | Recess/Lunch |
| 12:08 pm – 12:58 pm | Period 4 |
| 1:00 pm – 1:50 pm | Period 5 |
| 1:50 pm | Dismissal |
PAM Parent Help Guide
PAM is the Online Parent Portal and SIMON is the Online Student Portal. Parents will receive their PAM login details via email in late 2025. For any issues that you may have with PAM or SIMON, please contact our College IT Department via PAM@kilbreda.vic.edu.au .
Private Music Tuition
Details about the variety of music packages available are included in the attached program, including application forms and prices. For further information please email performingarts@kilbreda.vic.edu.au
Parents at Kilbreda Facebook Group
The Parents at Kilbreda Facebook group is a great source of advice for parents and carers of students at Kilbreda.