Community News 

First Pep Talk of 2019

On Monday, we welcomed Professor Lea Waters  to our first Pep Talk of 2019. Lea shared some wonderful insights on how by focusing on our children's strengths we can help them develop their full potential.

She has some great resources on her website.

Our next Pep Talk is on Tuesday 20 August with Michele Chevalley Hedge and Warrick Pearson who will be speaking on wellbeing through nutrition, sleep and exercise.

Reserve your FREE spot here. These events are open to the whole community (not just Kilvington families) so please share with anyone you think might find these sessions useful.

National Volunteers Week

This week is National Volunteers Week. So it is appropriate that three very important members of our community were publicly acknowledged at the 2019 Glen Eira Volunteer Recognition Awards last night.

Thank you to Ada Shi, Helen Vouros and Christina Welsford who give so generously of their time to Kilvington contributing to our wonderful, respectful and and close knit community.

Thank You!

Coins for a Cause

This term we are raising money for Eat Up Australia. With the generous help and lunch-making skills of dedicated volunteers, including Kilvington Senior School Students, Eat Up makes and deliver thousands of lunches a month to schools around Australia.

Your small change can make a big change – please donate silver coins to our donation boxes at Senior School and Main Reception or make a direct donation via this link. 

Special Report: Parenting Styles - What Type of Parent Are You?

There are so many different opinions offered on how best to parent. New parents will often have firm beliefs about how they wish to balance love and discipline, but this ideal often goes out the window when a toddler throws their first tantrum in the supermarket!

Raising children can bring parents and caregivers great joy despite many learning ‘on the job’ and growing into the role through experience and understanding. Children will always flourish in a warm and loving environment, supported by clear guidance.

In this Special Report, parents and caregivers can gain a greater understanding of the four defined parenting styles by taking part in the quiz. It can guide parents towards deciding which style they wish to adopt and the effects it may have on their children.

We hope you take time to reflect on the information offered in this Special Report, and as always, we welcome your feedback. If you do have any concerns about the wellbeing of your child, please contact the School for further information or seek medical or professional help.

Here is the link to your special report.

Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund 2019

The Department of Education’s Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund is available again in 2019.

To be eligible for the payment you must have a valid healthcare card.

If you do have a valid card, please complete the attached application form and email it to Belinda Collins at collinsb@kilvington.vic.edu.au.

Changes to Train Services on the Frankston Line 

There are changes to train services on the Frankston line in May, while maintenance and level crossing removal works take place.

For more information, please call PTV on 1800 800 007 or visit the PTV website.