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As we commence Week 7 of Term 2, we are very aware of the number of unwell students.
We ask, please, that anyone who is unwell not attend school. If you have symptoms of covid, please test before returning to school. Thanks so much.
This week we have been celebrating Canteen Week with our canteen staff, Michelle, Savet, Anne, Pila, by giving them messages of thanks throughout the week.
The Year 12 School-Based RE classes are currently undertaking Community Service activities. This week some of the classes at St Joseph's enjoyed reading time, maths assistance, and Italian sessions with Grades Prep-2.
EJ (Ester Junior) has been enjoying what are perhaps the last sunshine-filled days of autumn. The students have added to her enjoyment with lots of pats and cuddles and invites to lunch!
Loreto Cannon
AP: Engagement, Operations and Community
Year 8 Italian Incursion
On Tuesday 30th April all the Year 8 students studying Italian had a wonderful incursion on their cultural topic of Carnevale and the theatrical tradition, which dates back to the 16th Century, of the Commedia dell’Arte.
Mason and Lily, from the theatre company “Make a Scene” immersed the students in the tradition of the “Commedia dell’Arte” through their show “Venice in Love”. This show incorporated conventions of the Commedia such as stock characters, costumes, comic routines, exaggeration, improvisation and audience participation.
They also participated in a Drama workshop with Mason and the masks of the Commedia dell’Arte characters and were able to share their mini slapstick-Commedia performances with the group. In another session, students had the opportunity to be artistically creative and decorate their own Carnevale masks.
Here is what some students had to say about the day:
“We enjoyed everything we did during the incursion. The performance was funny and entertaining, capturing everyone's attention and the great storyline. Mask-making was fun and the resources were great. We especially liked the different masks we could choose from. During the Drama workshop, we learnt how to portray different Commedia characters and we also learnt about their personalities and the art of slapstick.”
Skye and Samantha
Year 8 Italian Students
“The performance was interactive and upbeat, which we liked. We also enjoyed using our creativity to make our masks. We learned about the personalities of the Commedia dell’Arte characters and we were able to visually see how they act during the show.”
Mia and Tileah
Year 8 Italian Students
“We enjoyed the fun and engaging Commedia performance as well as the different characters. We learned about the character’s mannerisms, speech and interactions with others during the show. We also appreciated the costumes and the variety of masks that were showcased. The mask-making was highly creative and impressive.”
Hannah and Anasztazia
Year 8 Italian Students
Overall it was a very successful Italian day incorporating the Italian language, Performing Arts and Creative Arts.
Lily Gallo
Learning Area Leader - Languages
Year 8 Indonesian Incursion
On 30th April, our Year 8 Indonesian students enjoyed an immersive day-long incursion celebrating Indonesian culture. Indonesian culture is incredibly unique due to its rich diversity, influenced by over 17,000 islands and hundreds of ethnic groups.
This vibrant mix results in a fascinating blend of traditions, arts, and cuisines, making Indonesian culture a captivating subject for exploration and appreciation.
The students had the opportunity to learn traditional Indonesian dances, cook mie goreng, practice weaving, and create beautiful batik designs.
Ms Fiona Chau
Indonesian Teacher
Year 11 Economics Excursion
Last Friday, Year 11 Economics students traveled into the city to take part in activities related to their studies in Unit 1.
The students visited the Queen Victoria Markets to make connections between the theory and workings of markets in Australia. They were able to gather information about how the level of competition and market power influence prices in fruit and vegetable markets.
The students also attended a session at RMIT with Jo Perryman an expert in the field of Behavioural Economics and the study of the influences on consumer behaviour and decision making. The session was interactive with students participating in survey activities designed to demonstrate how marketing and framing can be used to influence consumer thinking.
Thank you to Mrs McKail for attending with us on the day.
Mrs Kate Kerr
Year 11 Economics Teacher
Year 10 Printing and Paint
Following on from the incursion last term facilitated by Artist John Lawry, our Year 10 Painting and Printmaking students completed their, My (still) Life oil paintings!
As you can see from the reference photos and graphite drawings, students have impressively painted their three cherished items. Their ability to manipulate the paint to show tone, form and depth, has utterly blown me away!
Congratulations Year 10 class! We look forward to showcasing more artworks from our students at the Art and Technology exhibition on Friday 18 October 2024.
Ms Stabologlou
Teacher
Year 9 Indonesian Excursion
On the 1st May, our Year 9 Indonesian students embarked on an exciting trip to the South Melbourne Market. This term, they’ve been diving into the vibrant world of Indonesian markets and mastering the art of bargaining.
The market also offered them a unique opportunity to compare shopping at a traditional market versus a supermarket. The day was topped off with a delightful stop at an Indonesian restaurant, where they savoured the delicious flavours of authentic Indonesian cuisine.
Ms Fiona Chau
Indonesian Teacher
CGSAV Hockey
Friday 16th June, Killester College sent Junior and Senior field hockey teams to the State Hockey Centre in Parkville to participate in the CGSAV Hockey competition. Our teams had a great day out on the pitch, with both the Junior and Senior teams finishing in third in their divisions. A big thank you and congratulations to all of the staff and students involved.
Calvary
Year Twelve students have commenced community service at Calvary Aged Care in Springvale this term. Fifteen students are visiting at each meeting and playing games or just chatting with the residents. It is a wonderful experience for our students to spend time with these beautiful elderly people.
Below is a snapshot of responses from some of our students:
I enjoyed spending time here with the elderly…….a man I spoke to today is looking forward to us coming back next time.
It was very eye opening. I was put with two ladies one of them couldn’t remember anything and mentioned that her family didn’t visit her. The other one was the opposite and told me many of her life stories. It made me very sad to hear about these, however I did enjoy talking with both of them. I felt like I learnt a lot from hearing her life experiences. They both were very happy given their circumstances which made me happy.
What I really liked about the excursion was the opportunity to talk to an elderly person at the aged care and do some mindful colouring. It was really fun. The lady I was talking was so lovely and very kind We had some laughs while we were talking and just her smiling made me happier and brighter.
I enjoyed the activities with the people even if I couldn't communicate with them in English.
One thing I liked was playing volleyball with the people. They were very nice. I also liked talking to Ron and Vicky.
I enjoyed this visit more than the first one because the people there were more mobile this time around. And I enjoyed speaking to them.
It was nice hanging out with an elder, who spoke Vietnamese and it was sad because he thought we would visit him again. I wanted to talk to him more because it was fun and interesting to me.
I really enjoyed this experience at the Kingston Gardens Aged Care in Springvale. The one thing I really enjoyed was meeting the elderly people and just talking to them and getting to know more about their/hobbies, and interests.
The students were wonderful with their listening skills and patience and this simple visit shows the value of connection and relationships for people of all ages. Thank you to Calvary Aged Care for allowing us this opportunity. The staff are amazing and so fabulous with the residents offering warmth and dignity. We look forward to our continuing relationship.
Peter O’Neill
AP Faith and Mission
Year 9 Italian Excursion
On Wednesday 1 May, as part of their cultural studies, the Year 9 students studying Italian had the wonderful opportunity to visit the National Gallery Victoria (NGV).
They participated in the “Viva Italia Tour” with an Education officer and were able to learn about the particular stories behind many of the Italian Master’s paintings and sculptures.
They also participated in another workshop “Draw like an Italian Master” where students were able to put into practice many drawing techniques and created their very own sketches and drawings. They also had some free time to further explore other exhibits of the gallery.
Here is what some students had to say about their day:
During the “Viva Italia Tour” at the NGV, we enjoyed learning more deeply about Italys rich culture and Art history. Seeing the artwork gave us an insight into the minds of the artists at that time and what life was like. The “Draw Like an Italian Master” workshop helped us understand how deeply connected art is to Italian culture. We liked exploring the various drawing techniques in the Art workshop. Overall this excursion helped us understand Italian culture better.
Amasha and Eden
Yr9 Italian Students
“Having someone explain different artworks to us was a great way to learn more about the history of said artworks”. Georgia
Shahana Yr 9 “I enjoyed learning about the history and meaning of some of the Italian sculptures and paintings.”
Stephanie & Nhi
Overall it was a very successful day and the students thoroughly enjoyed their Italian art immersion experience at the NGV.
Ms Lily Gallo
Learning Area Leader - Languages
CGSAV Basketball
The senior Killester students took part in the CGSAV basketball tournament on Wednesday, April 24, at MSAC Stadium.
We were all a little nervous because this was our first year participating in Division 2 after winning the Division 3 championship last year. We had a slow start to the day, losing the first two games against Academy and Catholic Ladies College. But our team only became stronger as the day progressed. After that, we played Sacred Heart Oakleigh, Mount Saint Joseph, and Santa Maria where we scored 50 points. Overall finishing with a three-game winning streak that brought us to the semi-finals.
After winning those three games, we were confident going into the semi-finals, but also nervous because we knew we had already lost to this school earlier on in the day. But with all the girls working their hardest and our coach Mr. Rahimi making some crucial changes with our set plays, Killester defeated Academy by 9 points! And the big grand final match against Catholic Ladies College was up next.
The last game of the day. We fought hard right up until the very end, giving it all we had, but unfortunately couldn’t pull through, losing by 6 points. Although it wasn't the results we wanted, it was all a lot of fun and a great way to finish off our final basketball tournament for our year 12’s!
A special congratulations to Sarah S, who was awarded a well-deserved award of the finals MVP!!!! Finally, we want to thank our coach, Mr Rahimi, for his time, dedication and hard work in helping the team constantly improve and assisting us in making it to the finals!
Georgie O
Year 12 Student
Trade and Technology Careers Expo
On Thursday 9th May 2024, fifty nine Year 10,11 & 12 students went to the Trade and Technology Career expo which delivers to female and gender-diverse secondary students showcasing the rewarding and well-paid career opportunities the trade and technology industries, provide.
This expo was one hundred percent hands-on, allowing students to design video games, lay bricks, weld, fly planes, program a robot, safety test equipment, use power tools, learn to paint and more while understanding more about the range of career options available to women and gender diverse people.
The students were very involved and got a lot of experience and knowledge from this wonderful opportunity.
Mr Rachel Meyer
Careers Practitioner
Year 10 and 11 Italian Excursion
On Wednesday 15th May, as part of their cultural studies, the Year 10 and 11 Italian students went on an excursion to The LUME: Leonardo da Vinci Exhibition: 500 Years of Genius.
The students were able to participate in a digital, visual, sensory, immersion experience observing all of Leonardo da Vinci’s artworks, inventions, sketches and handwritten notations all with classical music playing in the background.
The experience explored the life and work of Leonardo da Vinci the artist, scientist, inventor, philosopher and musician and it featured an awe-inspiring display of 50 machine inventions on loan from the Museo Leonardo da Vinci in Rome. The students were able to learn about Leonardo da Vinci’s life from his birthplace to his death.
In addition to the digital visual display, there were sketches of the human anatomy and an actual replica of the Mona Lisa. The students were able to measure their bodies via the Vitruvian Man exhibition. There was the Codex Atlanticus Room with the original pages from Leonardo da Vinci's notebooks direct from Biblioteca Ambrosiana in Milan. Students were also able to participate in the Artists Studio to recreate Leonardo da Vinci's masterpieces under guided video instruction.
Ms Lily Gallo
Learning Area Leader - Languages
CGSAV Athletics
On Wednesday 22nd May, students from years 7-12 traveled to Lakeside Stadium in Albert Park to compete in the CGSAV Athletics Carnival. Our students competed in different track and field events throughout the course of the day.
With over 100 students selected to represent our school, we placed 3rd in the Junior category, 2nd in the Intermediate category and 1st in the Senior category.
This resulted in us finishing the day placing 2nd overall! This is a fantastic achievement for our students, for their efforts throughout training and the day.
A big thank you and congratulations to all of the staff and students involved.
