Community News
Runner Up of the Citizen of the Year Award
On 20 May, at the 2021 Glen Eira Community Awards, PFA President, Kirsten Brooks, was awarded equal Runners Up of the Citizen of the Year Award.
Congratulations Kirsten, on your tireless efforts not only at Kilvington, but throughout the Glen Eira community (and beyond).
As part of the Glen Eira Volunteer Awards, Carrie Fowler, Meikhaela Spooner and Andi Hermann (absent), were acknowledged for their many hours of volunteering within the Kilvington community. Thank you!
Year 11 student, Lolly Seligmann, was also acknowledged as a nominee for the Young Citizen of the Year Award.
We are indeed fortunate to have such giving and passionate members of the Kilvington community.
(It was extra special to have former student Margaret Esakoff, Mayor of Glen Eira, presenting awards to our wonderful volunteers).
Hope tote bags designed by Kilvington students
Look at these wonderful tote bags designed by Lolly Seligmann in Year 11 and Myrah Bhargava in Year 4. The tag line on each bag reads: 'Hope lies between the pages of a book' and was written by Maya Wimalasundera in Year 8.
Bags are just $15 and are perfect for library books, a day out or as a shopping bag.
All profits support the @IndigenousLiteracyFoundation, a national book industry charity dedicated to lifting literacy levels in remote Indigenous communities, so all children across Australia have the same choices and opportunities.
You can order your bags here. Bags ordered online* will be delivered to the students shortly after the order is placed.
*Please note that online payments require a Pay Pal account.
Kilvington Reads parent only event - engaging children in reading for leisure
Danielle Binks, writer, reviewer, agent, book blogger and Youth Literature Advocate joins children’s writer and editor, Davina Bell to discuss the importance of encouraging children to read for leisure.
Binks and Bell will offer strategies to aid parents in selecting the right book, matching maturity levels with reading material and developing a love for reading.
This is a parent only event. Please book your tickets via TryBooking. This event will conclude at 8.00pm.
2021 PEP Talk Series
Each year we aim to offer our parents and carers parent information sessions on key topics. We are pleased to offer three presentations as part of our 2021 PEP Talks Series. We look forward to seeing you there.
- 20 July 2021 - Healthy Gaming. Book here.
- 26 August 2021 - Sexual Health and Consent (parents and carers of Year 5 to Year 12 students). Book here.
- 8 September 2021 - Body Confidence (parents and carers of Year 5 to Year 12 students). Book here.
Glen Eira Council Plans - request for community engagement
Glen Eira Council is currently working on developing the new Council Plan and Health and Wellbeing Plan for the years 2021-2025 to create a healthy, connected and thriving Glen Eira.
They are currently engaging with the community to help guide this work. Until 20 June 2021, they will be actively seeking community input from as many people as possible to ensure the diverse views of our community members are included and considered throughout the process.
More information can be found on their Have Your Say page. There you can also complete an online survey.
The Fathering Project
Founded in Western Australian and now expanded into New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland – The Fathering Project delivers resources, programs and events specific to the engagement style and needs of dads and father-figures.
Find more details and resources here.
Financial assistance - The Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund - 25 June 2021
The Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund (CSEF) is provided by the Victorian Government to assist eligible families to cover the costs of school trips, camps and sporting activities.
If you hold a valid means-tested concession card or are a temporary foster parent, you may be eligible for CSEF.
Please find more information attached below.