Community News

Sarah McSwiney appointed Chair of the Kilvington Grammar Board 

Kilvington Grammar is delighted to announce the appointment of Sarah McSwiney as Chair of the Kilvington Board. She has served on the Board since 2017.

Sarah is a former student (peer year 1999) of the School attending from Prep to Year 12 and was, until recently, President of the Kilvington Alumni Committee.

Sarah’s passion for science and technology has seen her forge a remarkable career since graduating with honours from RMIT with a Bachelor of Aeronautical Engineering. Her 17-year career with Boeing includes her current role as Senior Manager of Engineering Strategy and Operations for Boeing Defence Australia.

Prior to this she spearheaded Boeing Research and Technology Australia’s Enterprise Resin Infusion Roadmap as Composites Technology Manager. 

She also previously led the liaison engineering team across all programs at Boeing Aerostructures Australia, and prior to that she worked as a design engineer and a liaison engineer both in Melbourne and Seattle (USA). 

Her passion for gender equality and encouraging more young women into STEM careers was first ignited by the robotics program when she was a primary school student at Kilvington.

'I remember being so fascinated and curious about the robots and their possibilities to solve problems. Importantly, the teacher at the time really urged me to explore my interest further. Without that encouragement, I’m not sure I would be where I am today. That is why it is so important that we create the pathways and opportunities for girls and young women to consider careers in the STEM sector.'

Sarah’s vision as Chair of the Kilvington Board is to continue to strengthen the school whilst maintaining its niche of being small enough to care and big enough to excel. 'I am very excited about the completion of the new STEAM Centre and all the possibilities that will open up for Kilvington students.'

As a committed advocate for higher education and the aerospace industry, Sarah holds a number of Board positions including Chair of industry body Aviation/Aerospace Australia, is on the industry advisory board for Aerospace Engineering at Monash University, and Chairs the Sir Lawrence Wackett Defence and Aerospace Centre industry advisory board at RMIT University. 

Kilvington networking breakfast with Briony Rogers - 18 August

We are delighted to invite you to a Kilvington Networking Breakfast with special guest speaker Briony Rogers.

Graduating from Kilvington in 1999, Briony has worked across Australia and internationally focusing on actions needed for long-term sustainability and resilience. 

She is a Director of MSDI Water, leading a team of experts in water, sustainability, governance and systems change, and the CEO of Fire to Flourish, which is focused on testing and scaling innovative approaches to community-led disaster resilience and climate change adaptation.

Join us to hear Briony share insights from her research on sustainable water management and disaster resilience and reflecting on the role of STEM professionals and communities working together to achieve long-term sustainable solutions.

Event details: 

• Breakfast: Enjoy a delicious buffet breakfast including a variety of pastries and breads, freshly-baked scones, teacake squares, bean and cheese empanadas, cold meats and cheeses, honey yogurt with poached berries and chia pudding with fruit coulis and fresh seasonal fruits.
• Date and Time: 18 August 2022, 7.15 - 8.30am
• Cost: $25 per person
• Booking: Trybooking link here

Kilvington Father's Day Breakfast and Father's Day Stall - 26 and 29 August

The Kilvington Father's Day Breakfast will be held on 26 August and the Father's Day Stall on 29 August. You can find all the details of the events on the PFA page of ITK. 

26-hour-marathon for the Light House Foundation 

THEY DID IT! A 26 hour-marathon for the @lighthousefoundation - and still standing. While the marathon is over, the cause isn't. Let's keep it going by donating here. 

Congratulations to our magnificent staff: Anna Kasapis, Jon Williams, Steve Bustin, Emma Hedger and Elly Richardson. Time to rest! 

Please enjoy the short video that Tameka from the Lighthouse Foundation put together.

de Castella Run 2022 

The de Castella Run is an annual fun run event that raises money for mental health and the Indigenous Marathon Foundation. 

Kilvington has been involved with this event since 2015. Staff, students, parents are invited to join the 2022 ‘Kilvington team’. 

If you are interested in competing in this 5km event, see the attached flyer and follow the information below. 

• Date: Sunday 28 August 2022
• Time: collect race bib from the Kilvington School tent at 7.30am. Race at 8.15am
• Location: Burke Hall Campus, Xavier College, Kew
• Race details: 5km fun race
• Cost: Kilvington will pay all race entries for the 5km event

Register online via this website or QR code on the flyer (attached). Find step-by-step instructions on how to sign-up below. 

Select: Kilvington as the race team

Password: KILVINGTON22 to waive entry fee

• Step 1: Visit www.decastellarun.com.au
• Step 2: Click 'register now'
• Step 3: Click 'register with email' (you will get a verification code sent to you)
• Step 4: For registration type, select 'individual'
• Step 5: Under team options, select 'I am part of a team'
• Step 6: Under team search, click Kilvington, then join team. Use password KILVINGTON22
• Step 7: Click 'register yourself'
• Step 8: Select '5km Planning Partner 5km run/walk'
• Step 9: Under payment section, select 'my team will pay'

Kicking goals for Cancer 

Jacqui Goldenberg, Community Service Program Director 

Sunshine, footy and a great cause – what a fantastic mix!

A number of Kilvington students from Years 9 and 11 recently volunteered to help out with the Robert Connor Dawes Foundation Merchandise stalls during their SMJFL kicking goals for cancer round.

How good it is to see students volunteering and living out our School motto 'not for our own, but others’ good', with one of our key charity partners.

2022 Census privacy notice

The Australian Government Department of Education, Skills and Employment (the department) would like to advise all parents and guardians that it collects certain information about your child’s school, its staff, and student body.

Please find more information below.