Student/School News
Kambrya Students Compete in the Ultimate Space-Out Challenge
To kick off Arts Week, Kambrya students gathered for one of the school’s most unusual events yet — Space-Out, a competition dedicated entirely to zoning out.
Competitors collected a bib, found a place within the event area, and prepared to do absolutely nothing. The challenge was simple: sit still for eight minutes and convince the crowd they were thinking about absolutely nothing at all.
Inspired by the original Space-Out competition created in 2014 by South Korean artist Woopsyang as a response to burnout culture, the event brought a sense of calm to the Kambrya community.
Throughout the event, spectators voted for their favourite competitors while the technical winner was determined by the steadiest heart rate.
After eight minutes of silence, Paige Wickramaratne was announced as the official winner of the Kambrya Space-Out Competition for displaying the calmest presence and steadiest heart rate at the end of the event.
The two runners-up were Amanet Khera and Noor Ahmad who also impressed the crowd with their stillness.
KAMBRYA'S GOT TALENT 2026
What an incredible showcase of talent, creativity and courage from our students at this year's Kambrya's Got Talent!
A huge congratulations to all performers who took to the stage and shared their talents with our school community. The standard was exceptionally high, making the judges' decisions incredibly difficult.
🏆 1st Place – Likhitha Jyothis
🥈 2nd Place – Ahasna Walimuni Dewage
🥉 3rd Place – Zachary Ong, Taewoo Heaven-Lee and Harley Alie
Thank you to all students who participated, our judges, staff, and the enthusiastic audience who helped make the event such a success. Your confidence, passion and willingness to step outside your comfort zones truly embodied the spirit of Kambrya College.
Culture Day Celebrations at Kambrya College
On Thursday 14th May Kambrya College celebrated Culture Day with students being able to dress in clothes representing their culture, and many cultural performances during an extended lunchtime.
I feel that Culture Day is something celebrated so uniquely here at Kambrya - the acceptance, the effort, the appreciation, it is all so heartwarming to see- especially for us as performers. Knowing that the people sitting in the audience have been looking forward to a day of multicultural celebration is such a pleasant surprise, particularly considering the current state of the world where there’s so much division everywhere you look.
Whenever I show my friends pictures of the day, they often complain about the lack of diversity and respect at their school which makes me all the more grateful for the support and enthusiasm we share at Kambrya. It’s definitely begun to feel like an ‘us’ tradition now because of how involved everyone is- which I love and admire.
Huge thanks to everyone who takes the time out of their schedule to organize these events- Ms. Scouller, the Culture and Diversity Committee, any other staff/students and even Mr. McDonald’s constant encouragement of the day. Their incredible effort and dedication bring us all together and make the day a huge success.
Devika Anand, 11F
When I think of Cultural Day, I remember the exhilaration that buzzed through me as I danced along with the drumming beat of the music. It felt surreal, watching the crowd cheer and clap enthusiastically for my friends and I. We had spent weeks practicing with each other, consistently trying to perfect the moves before the day. Honestly, the days leading down to the event was nerve-wracking to say the least, because I was overwhelmed at the thought of messing up.
But when the moment came down, all my nerves just disappeared. In the end, I knew our hard work paid off. It didn't matter whether I made one or million mistakes, because I knew that the whole point was simply to enjoy Culture Day to the fullest. And that was exactly what I did.
Poorvika Prabu, 10B
It was in Year 7 when I first saw my seniors performing on stage; I remember being completely stunned, the whole school was cheering, dancing, and vibing together like it was a concert. Everyone came together in that moment, regardless of their roots. That was when I knew I wanted to perform for Harmony Day too.
I have performed for Harmony day before in primary school and seen various performances too, however, Kambrya’s performances impressed me the most. I wasn’t fortunate enough to perform in Year 8 or 9 as I had no one to do it with, and I didn’t have the courage to go up alone. Eventually I forgot all about it.
When my friend Romana asked me, “Do you want to do it together?” I said “yes”. It felt like it was my chance finally to fulfill the dream of the little year seven me who was stunned by her first Culture Day at Kambrya. Poorvika was also excited and joined the plan!
Usually at Kambrya, each cultural group performs separately, based on their nationality. However, we were doing something different and that meant learning a new culture and embracing each other’s traditions. Romana was from Afghanistan and Poorvika was also from India like me, with cultural differences. As we shared our dances, we also shared our cultures; I learned so much from them, and it made me realise how lucky we are at Kambrya to be part of a community that genuinely values inclusivity and celebrates our differences. I think the world could learn from that.
Originally, we wanted a bigger, more multicultural group, but time didn’t allow it. So, Poorvika suggested adding our friends to a small part of our performance song, Pavazha Malli so our group grew to include our friends Aadhira and Gayatri.
Our practice sessions ran during lunch at the Bulen Building. Romana taught us the traditional Hazaragi dance. At first, we struggled to get the steps right but with her patience and our teamwork, we got there. It was the same for all our dances. We were fast learners, and we managed to master everything in just about two and a half weeks. Learning the meaning behind the lyrics helped us connect emotionally to each dance, which made performing them even more special.
Choosing my song required the whole term 2 holidays and multiple consultations from our friends, family and the team. We ended up with the lineup: Hazaragi dance (Laila – Abbas Neshat), Malayali Dance (Kuttanadan Punjaylie, Kiliye ARM, Mandaarame) and Tamil dance (Dharala Prabhu, Pavazha Malli; Sai Abayankar). On the day I wore a half saree styled in the traditional Malayali Kashavu look. Poorvika represented Tamil culture with her elegant pink half saree, and Romana wore a gorgeous Hazara dress. I honestly loved their outfits so much, it made me want to wear one of their outfits too.
We were meant to perform as the 7th performer which meant more time to prepare ourselves. We were cheering so loud for other performers, that I believed I was going to lose my voice! But suddenly, we were called to perform earlier. Honestly, it helped to be suddenly called earlier, as none of us had the time to process the whole crowd staring at us. The music was on and we started the routine that we had practiced every day at the Bulen building. As we danced, the cheers echoed across the stage, and you could feel everyone vibing with us. Every time the song changed, the energy in the crowd lifted even more, with louder claps and cheers. In that moment I felt the true Aussie spirit; everyone embracing every culture together! I felt like I had finally honoured the dream of my Year 7 self and I couldn’t have been prouder of our efforts!
Harini Anandan, 10B
Art Club Students Shine in the Incognito Art Show
We are incredibly proud of our Art Club students who have entered this year's Incognito Art Show, a unique charity art exhibition that raises funds to support programs for artists with disabilities.
Students created original artworks, which have now been professionally scanned and are available to view and purchase online. Each artwork is exhibited anonymously, with the artist's identity only revealed after it has been sold, making every purchase a surprise.
Congratulations to all of our participating students for supporting such a worthwhile cause while showcasing their creativity. We wish them the very best of luck and hope many of their artworks find new homes!
