School Highlights
Year 3 visit CERES
Stella Wang, Year 3
On a cold, frosty Thursday morning, the Year 3 students went to CERES!
Once we arrived, Isobel and Subik, our leaders, talked to us about CERES.
Then we got to smell and taste some Indigenous plants. First, we tried saltbush, which tasted salty. Next, we ate warragal greens —both raw and cooked. I liked the cooked one more than the raw one because the raw one has acids in it. Isobel said the raw one tasted like spinach.
Then we tried river mint, which tasted and smelled like mint. I liked that one too. Indigenous people use river mint as a cure for colds. Last, we tasted lemon myrtle. I liked this one the best because it tasted like honey. It also helps keep pests away, and you can put it in water to make a tasty drink!
After that, we did a play. It was Tiddalick the Frog. It’s about a greedy frog who drank all the water.
After lunch, we made ochre. Our leader Subik taught us how to make it. There were three colours: red, yellow and white. The girls had dots on their foreheads, and the boys had Bunjil painted on theirs.
Finally, we gathered in the resting place and reflected on how much we had learned about Indigenous culture.
Years 6 to 8 Buddy Reading Program
Fiona O'Rourke, Head of Library and Digital Resourcing
Our Buddy Reading Program is in full swing. It’s a special time every Wednesday and Thursday morning (8.00 – 8.25 am) where Years 6 to 8 students mentor, support and share their love of books with Prep to Year 2 students.
It’s a joy to see these relationships grow through stories, laughter and learning!
Year 7 Mario Kart Competition
Joanne Low, Digital Technologies and Media Teacher
On 1 May 2025, eight Kilvington Year 7s took part in the Melbourne Metro High School Division Mario Kart Competition, hosted at Genazzano FCJ College.
With 64 participants representing eight different schools, the event was full of fast-paced action. Our students had a fun time and demonstrated good sportsmanship, supporting each other throughout the rounds.
A special congratulations to Theo Cooper, who was awarded the Most Valuable Player (MVP) for embodying the values of integrity, respect and kindness during the competition!
Year 8 Microbit Pet Design
Joanne Low, Digital Technologies and Media Teacher
As part of their Digital Technologies class, Year 8s recently took on the exciting challenge of designing and programming their very own Microbit Pets.
This creative project combined 3D design, coding and problem-solving as students brought their unique ideas to life — both digitally and physically!
Here are three students reflecting on their experience:
Designing, building and coding my pet was a fun experience and allowed me to be creative in many different ways. I chose to 3D print my pet, and it was relaxing to watch as my pet digitally came to life. Overall, the whole process was quite enjoyable. - Kieran Yen
I found making a Microbit Pet not only engaging, but exciting and challenging. I loved this challenge because I became more familiar with my coding skills, while also tapping deeper into my creativity and problem solving. Overall, this project made me discover new passions, while also teaching me new things I'd never have known if it was not for this project. - Emily Kennedy
In our Digital Technologies class, we were challenged to create a 3D Microbit Pet. This involved 3D printing a design and then coding a Microbit to go inside the pet. I enjoyed being able to select one of my favourite characters, Snorlax. I learnt that a lot of work goes into writing code to make my pet interactive. I enjoyed creating the shapes for the 3D printer and putting the elements together. - Sam Loft
Year 9 Public Speaking Finals
Rebecca Skovron, English Teacher
The Year 9 Public Speaking Finals took place on 21 May. Top speakers from each class delivered persuasive speeches on what they believed to be the ‘Greatest of All Time’. From food to footy, boxing to books, our finalists impressed their audience with their courage and confidence!
Congratulations to Sarah O'Neill, who was awarded first place, and to runner-up Steph Verginis. Thank you to our adjudicators, Mark Williams and Public Speaking Coordinator Kirsten Maruff, for their time and thoughtful feedback.
Bayspeak Public Speaking Heat
Kirsten Maruff, International Student and Public Speaking Coordinator
On 21 May, four Kilvington students took part in the Bayspeak Public Speaking Heat, held at Firbank Grammar School and organised by the Rotary Club.
The event featured 17 competitors from a range of schools, across both Junior and Senior divisions. In an outstanding achievement for Kilvington, Calista Yap (Year 12) was awarded first place in the Senior Division, with fellow Year 12 student Claire Yu named runner-up—an impressive clean sweep!
In the Junior Division, Aarit Arora (Year 8) secured the runner-up position, while Viraj Marryn (Year 8) delivered a commendable performance.
We're proud to announce that Calista, Claire and Aarit will advance to the Bayspeak Regional Final in June. We wish them the best of luck as they continue to represent Kilvington with excellence.