Learning and Teaching

A few days ago I received a phone call from a friend whose daughter had just arrived home after attending her first day of University. She was excited about starting this new journey, but also very nervous. Throughout the day she had attempted to introduce herself to people in an effort to make connections, but by lunch time she was feeling a little lonely and isolated. When she was sitting by herself eating lunch outside a young lady came over to ask her name and invited my friend’s daughter to sit with her and her friends. It transpires that this friendly university student was a Kilbreda girl who was living the Kilbreda values beyond our College gates. She extended hospitality and demonstrated compassion by placing herself in the shoes of others and reaching out in strength and kindliness. The saying really is true – once a Kilbreda girl, always a Kilbreda girl.

“Begin with a voice of compassion,

a heart of love, an act of kindness.”

(Mary Davis)

Celebration of Achievement Evening

We are very much looking forward to celebrating with our high academic achievers of 2021 tonight, Thursday 24 February. Our guest speaker will be past pupil Vikki Petraitis, celebrated author of numerous novels and Past Pupil of Distinction nominee.

Due to COVID restrictions the event is limited to invited guests, however it will be streamed through Vimeo for all to enjoy.

Please follow this LINK to view the Assembly starting at 7.00pm on Thursday 24 February.

VCE and VCAL Information Evening

A parent evening is scheduled for Thursday 3 March at 7.00pm. More details will be emailed to families in the coming days.

NAPLAN

NAPLAN will be moving online this year. The Year 7 and Year 9 students will have an opportunity to practice the online version of the NAPLAN test on Tuesday 15 March and Thursday 24 March in preparation for the official NAPLAN tests in mid May. These practice tests provide an opportunity to test the technology capacity of both the school and the state and also provide opportunity for students to familiarise themselves with the test features without any pressure of assessment.

Students undertaking NAPLAN will have a short presentation about the features of the online NAPLAN test in the weeks leading up to the practice sessions. Parents will also receive a letter with more details closer to the dates.

Tutoring – After hours in the College Library

We have engaged the services of numerous tutors to provide support for students in their studies. These tutors will be available in the Library between 3.30pm and 5.30pm Monday to Friday, with the Library closing at 6.00pm on these days. A number of these tutors are high performing past pupils who are looking forward to working with current Kilbreda students.

Monday

Wei-Yi Wang (Mathematics)
Lucy Standfield (Legal Studies and Business Management)
Kaitlyn Goulas (History, Psychology and English)
Annaliese Rogers (General academic support)

Tuesday

Vanessa Swanborough (Mathematics)
Debra Greaves (English, English Literature and English Language)
Kaitlyn Goulas (History, Psychology and English)
Eliza Dalton (Health and Human Development, Drama, English Language and Studio Arts)
Stella Monaghan (Health and Human Development and Business Management)
Learning Diversity Staff (Homework Club)

Wednesday

Vanessa Swanborough (Mathematics)
Debra Greaves (English, English Literature and English Language) - Day 3 only
Eliza Dalton (Health and Human Development, Drama, English Language and Studio Arts)
Annaliese Rogers (General academic support)

Thursday

Beth Fennessy (Health and Human Development)
Stella Monaghan (Health and Human Development and Business Management)
Learning Diversity Staff (Homework Club)

Jane Ward

Assistant Principal:

Learning and Teaching