Latest News and Reminders
Year 7 2021 Enrolments
If you have not yet submitted your Enrolment Application for your Grade 5 daughter please do so urgently to avoid missing a place a year 7 place at Killester in 2021. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact the Registrar on 9547 5000. Enrolment application forms are available from the front office or can be downloaded from our website.
The Weeks Ahead
TERM 4 WEEK 3
Monday 21 October
Yr 7 Swimming Program
Yr 12 Final Class and Graduation Liturgy 7.00pm (further details below)
Tuesday 22 October
Yr 10 St Thomas PE Primary School Visit P1-2
Yr 12 Final Assembly 11.00am in Kennedy Hall
Wednesday 23 October
Yr 11SAR Surfing @ Phillip Island 8.00am-4.00pm
Thursday 24 October
Yr 9 Outdoor Education Walk - Cape Schanck 7.30am-3.00pm
Yr 10 Drama Excursion "The Suitcase Series" 7.45am-4.30pm
Yr 11 Lab Skills to Eastern Water Treatment Plant 11.45am-3.00pm
Yr 12 VCAL Final Classes
Friday 25 October
Yr 7 Swimming Program
Yr 11 Lab Skills Rickets Point Field Excursion 9.30am-2.00pm
TERM 4 WEEK 4
Monday 28 October
Yr 11 RE 'Big Issue' City Excursion 9.45am-2.00pm
Yr 11 T & T "Big Issue" Excursion 11.00am-3.10pm
Tuesday 29 October
Yr 9 St Francis to Lawn Bowls P3-4
Yr 9 Camp Preparations P5-6
SEGAP Intermediate Softball & Tennis @ Kilbreda College 12.00pm-5.00pm
Yr 10/11 Fashion Excursion 'Balenciaga Exhibition at Bendigo Gallery 8.00am-4.45pm
Stewardship Council 5.45pm
Wednesday 30 October
Yr 12 Exams commence in Kennedy Hall
Yr 9 Camp departing 8.00am
Thursday 31 October
Yr 12 Exams - Kennedy Hall
Yr 9 Camp
Friday 1 November
Yr 12 Exams - Kennedy Hall
Yr 9 Camp returning 4.00pm
Upcoming Events
Out and About......
The Multicultural Dinner occurred at the end of last term and was the culmination of many people collaborating towards an event that would bring our community together. It showcased great food, great cultural dress and design and entertainment specific to people of various backgrounds. Thanks to the guest speakers on the night; Christina Huynh (Class of 2000) and Kim Phan (Class of 2016) Thanks to the Killester Involvement Committee members, to Bill Tucker, Eva Kordupel, Lucy Collins and their team of Hospitality students, to Sandra Rotunno and Ralph and Graham in maintenance. Thanks to Bernie Hickey, Lizzie Kouznetsova and Sharon Batterham in the Music faculty and the Senior Vocal and Strings groups, as well as the performers and MCs on the night: Dalena Le, Shawoni Hettiyandurage, Kanishka Kapil, Alicia Hereford, Susanthica Jayachandran, Jessica Coleman, Gloria Le, Audrey Tuipala, Florence Elia , Itrat Zahra , Mikayla Lowther, Agenese Iosua, Anushka Naik, Mr Pearce and Mr Lam. Thanks to Leo (ICT). Thanks to the girls who arrived in cultural dress and assisted on the night. Thanks to the parents, teachers and community members who cooked meals and attended.
Open Day
A reminder that everyone is welcome at the Open Day this Sunday from 1.00pm until 4.00pm. There will be many activities occurring, many displays, student-led school tours, an animal farm, a jumping castle, teachers to answer questions. Please feel free to come along.
Uniform
A request to parents to please look at the length of your daughter's dress. Many of the girls appear to have grown enormously in the past six months. Can the dresses please reach to the middle of the knee.
Year 12 End of Year celebrations
On Tuesday the School Leaders for 2019 presented their farewell speeches at a school assembly. They spoke eloquently about their time at Killester and their achievements. Next week we will attend the Graduation Liturgy on Monday and their formal farewell on Tuesday. We wish them well as they prepare for their VCAA exams.
School Magazine photos now for Sale
Our school photographers, Schoolpix, are now offering parents the opportunity to purchase committee and sports team photos that are featured in our school magazine. Please refer below for further details.
Best wishes for the coming fortnight.
Loreto Cannon
School Organisation and Community Development
Final Farewell Celebrations for the Class of 2019
The academic year is fast drawing to a conclusion for our Year 12 students. To help celebrate this important occasion, I would like to invite all parents, family and friends of the Class of 2019 to our Graduation Liturgy, which is being held on Monday 21 October, at 7.30pm. Your daughters are asked to be in attendance by 7.00pm. This event will be held in the Kennedy Hall and the girls must wear full summer uniform.
The following day, Tuesday 22 October, is the Year 12 Farewell Assembly. You are also most welcome to attend this event, which will be held from 11.00am to 12.35pm in the Kennedy Hall. Guests are asked to be seated by 10.55am.
On Thursday, 21 November at 7.00pm is the Graduation Dinner – the social event of the year! This is the final farewell to the Class of 2019 and all students and their family members, as well as Killester staff, are welcome. This function is at The Grand on Princes, 2251 Princes Hwy, Mulgrave. Each Year 12 family has already received an Edsmart notification, and a special invitation, detailing the on-line booking procedure for the dinner. I look forward to seeing you at these various events.
Kathleen Lawson
Year 12 Student Development Leader
Book Lists Available Online
This year we are being more environmental with regards to our booklist distribution. All booklists are now available online at Campion website. Visit https://www.campion.com.au/ and order using the code MG5R. There will be no paper book lists distributed but we continue to offer the service of a pickup day - 17 January 2020 - at the school. Parents also still have the option to pay for their orders by credit card or cash on collection. Girls will find a copy of the book lists in their year level areas identifying which books can be bought or sold secondhand and the suggested prices.
Secondhand books can be purchased through the Sustainable School Shop
https://www.sustainableschoolshop.com.au/
CDG Youth and Family Services - Performers Wanted
My name is Josh and I work at the City of Greater Dandenong Youth and Family Services. Youth and Family Services often run stage on local Festivals and Events. The stage provide young people opportunity to showcase their skills and to build their performing portfolio. Young people will be provided with small amount of reimbursement for their time and skills. We pay $10 per performance for new performers. We are looking for performers for our Dandy Show event stage. This is taking place on Saturday November 9 from 5pm till 8.30pm. The stage size is 6M X 4M so dancers will need to plan their act accordingly. We are particularly interested in young people who can Sing (solo / duo)
- Dance
- Rap
- Spoken word or poetry
- Magic
- Stand-up comedy.
If you have any students who you think would benefit from this opportunity, I have attached the expression of interest form. Student will need to fill in this expression of interest and send a short video of a sample of their act. They could also contact us to arrange a meeting if they would like to perform directly in front of us. We look forward to receiving expression of interest from you. Please do not hesitate to contact us should you need any further information.
Contact Joshua Baron, Youth Worker, Youth and Family Services
P. (03) 9793 2155 | F.: (03) 8571 5196 www.greaterdandenong.com
Mazenod Victory Football Club
Mazenod Victory FC are running a FREE 8-Week Football Program for beginners keen to learn new skills.
Girls program starts Monday 14th October and continues for 8 weeks, every Monday held at Mazenod College, Mulgrave:
Ages 8-11 starts at 6.00pm - 7.00pm
Ages 12-16 starts at 7.15pm - 8.15pm
If you are interested, please provide Players Name, DOB and Contact Details to:
Burt 0417 011 715 (SMS only) or Email girls@mazenodvictory.com.au orVia Facebook Messenger by Friday 11th October.
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