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SUPPORT YOUR CHILD’S EDUCATION WITH 12 MONTHS FREE INTERNET AT HOME
The Australian Government has established the School Student Broadband Initiative to provide free home internet for up to 30,000 eligible families with school-aged students:
•The period in which a family can apply to receive a free service is up to 31 December 2024
•The duration of free services will continue until 31 December 2025 for all existing and new families
The initiative aims to boost education opportunities. NBN Co is leading the rollout of this initiative across the country.
How the School Student Broadband Initiative can help your child
Children who can access online learning at home as part of their education are more likely to engage in classroom activities.
Access to fast internet at home can also support children to build their digital skills, learn how to safely use the internet and take part in a world that is more reliant on digital technology.
Eligibility
To be eligible, families must:
•have a child living at home enrolled in an Australian school
•not have an active National Broadband Network (nbn) internet service at their home(having a mobile internet service does not affect eligibility)
•live in a premises that can access the National Broadband Network through a standard connection. NBN Co will check this for you after you apply
•Not have had an active nbn connection during the previous 14 days*
•register interest with your school and complete a consent form to be assessed for eligibility.
* There may be cases where exceptions can be made, once you have had your address checked, please contact the School Student Broadband Initiative team at SSBI@education.vic.gov.au to discuss further.
How the School Student Broadband Initiative works
If you are eligible, your home internet service will be provided at no cost through until the end of 2025, with a participating internet provider on the National Broadband Network. Each internet provider has its own process to get you connected, which may involve you providing identification.
Once you sign up, the internet provider will help you set up your connection. The initiative does not include devices such as a computer or tablet. Other members of your household can use the internet service provided through this initiative.
The period of free internet will start from the day your service is activated with your chosen provider. At the end of the free broadband period, you will not be placed onto a paid service by your internet provider without your consent. The Australian Government is considering options beyond the free period.
How to apply
•Ask your school for a copy of the School Student Broadband Initiative consent form.
•Complete the consent form and return to the school.
•NBN Co will use student address details on the consent form to confirm eligibility.
•If you are eligible, NBN Co will issue a voucher for your family to use to sign up with a participating internet provider. This will be provided to you by your school.
Please note: NBN Co will review the home address for eligibility. No personal information other than your main home address will be shared with NBN Co. Please see the consent form for details about how personal information will be used.
Find out more
For more information about the School Student Broadband Initiative, visit https://www.infrastructure.gov.au
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT AWARD RECIPIENTS
DUX of year 11 – Mey Niang Leng
Two or more subject Awards:
Dennis Dang (Health and Human and Psychology)
Mey Niang Leng (Business Management and EAL)
Award for One Subject:
Kim Hong Hang – Economics
Tevin Theng – LOTE Chinese
Ka My Tran – Physics
Year 12: 2023 Awards
Meichou Te: EAL Award and ADF Future Inventors Award
Chanmolika Heng: Ampol All Rounder Award
Soguech Som: College RED Values and Health and Development Subject Award
Peovthida Huot: EAL Subject Award
Gecjing Taing: Food Studies Subject Award
As 2023 draws to a close the International Student Program Team wish to congratulate all International students from year 7 to 12 on their successes this year, big or small. Most of the students have been in a Victorian school for a very short time, and must make adaptations to an often different teaching style by teachers and learning environment along with studying hard for their subjects in a language which is their second language. Often a large percentage of International students are living in a homestay (school sourced or parent choice) which means they are not living with their biological family which makes their connections at school all the more important. Fortunately technology makes keeping in touch with family a lot easier. And their teachers and MEA’s are invaluable in showing this cohort extra care. Even so we congratulate all the Internationals and wish to offer a shout out to awardees at all the College RED Assemblies and Graduation nights for this year.
All the best for 2024 and safe travels to those students returning home for a special catch up with friends and family.
Ms Koustas, Mrs Tran, Mrs Diep, Mr Tran and Ms Vlassopoulos
2023 COLLEGE YEAR 7-11 PRESENTATION EVENING
It was with great pleasure that we attended the Drum theatre in Dandenong, to celebrate our College Year 7-11 Presentation evening on the 21st November. The evening recognised the tremendous achievements of over 100 students, across a wide variety of areas within the College.
We would like to congratulate all of the 2023 College award recipients:
College Red award: Year 7 - Saugat Tandan & Pavle Bulovic; Year 8 - Rosalie Cheung & Rosa Galban; Year 9 - Aziah Moloney and Angelina Muy; Year 10 - Dalis Phalla & Christian Howard; Year 11 - Nurizettin Serin & Johnny Huynh.
Endeavour award: Year 7 -Thanh Truc Do & Denis Poznanovic; Year 8 - Tony Tang & Jessica Kamoh; Year 9 - Jaiden Oung & Charlie Doan; Year 10 - Leah O’Halloran & Abhas Uddin; Year 11 - Junior Fonoia & Jason Wong.
Sport award: Year 7 - Isabelle Cheng & Nelson Chiv; Year 8 - Phallypich Roth & Alyssa Dale; Year 9 - Santiago Finocchiaro & Kendrick Simional; Year 10 - Saipaini Elia & Khanh Quynh Luong; Year 11 - Hengly Ing & Revival Samaeli.
Performing Art award: Year 7 -Sanudhi Haupe Gamage & Tamily Nguyen; Year 8 - Blake Ariens & Sothearny Potter; Year 9 - Sunny Chim & Angelina Muy; Year 10 -Christina Wright & Mackenzie Hunia; Year 11 - Elmin Skopljak & Michael Kisby.
Academic awards Year 7: Noah De Jonge, Michelle Tran, Stephanie Sun, Sanudhi Haupe Gamage, Isabella Som & Magdanlini Fytopoulos, Reizhaila Pelegro, Rochelle Royce Oxley, Tamily Nguyen, Andrew Nguyen.
Academic awards Year 8: Ahn Kien Vo, Jason Sok, William Svay, Kuenyang Dodeng, Sophia Marquina & Samuel McNess, Nabella Ung, Kennedy Lim, Kevin Lam, Carina Kheang.
Academic awards Year 9: Shinjon Zaman, Sachham Tandan, Jazmine Walia, Jasmeta Sharali, Brigid Haslett & Linh Do, Jasmine Kunkongkapun, Allan Huynh, Julia Soebadio, Nihaal Dhubad
Academic awards Year 10: Kien Truong, Syed Rizvi, Jimmy Eng, Lily Nguyen, Mouy Soung Ly & Sam Henderson, Bunthong Khang, Alex Galea, Raymond Tang, Chloe Kim
Dux of Year level:
Year 7: (Acacia) Kathleen Duong; (Banksia) Christian Borja
Year 8: (Acacia) Jonathon Tran; (Banksia) Anna Pham
Year 9: (Acacia) Tony Tran; (Banksia) Benjamin Nguyen
Year 10: (Acacia) Lily Mackenzie; (Banksia) Ken Ho
Year 11: (Acacia) Mey Niang Leng; (Banksia) Raniella Pelegro
Academic awards Year 12 subjects:
Art Creative Practice (Acacia) Elena Mistrevska
General Mathematics (Acacia) Lachlann Bou
Psychology (Banksia) Myra Van Der Wiel
Visual Communication Design (Banksia) Angela Nguyen
Academic awards Year 11 subjects:
Accounting (Acacia) Elmin Skopljak (Banksia) Sam Henderson
Applied Computing (Acacia) Syed Rizvi
Art Creative Practice (Banksia) Sweeney Schilling
Biology (Acacia) Mouy Suong Ly & (Banksia) Anna Deng
Business Management (Acacia) Mey Niang Leng & (Banksia) Emily Tran
Chemistry (Acacia) Justin Duong & (Banksia) Jason Wong
Economics (Acacia) Kim Hong Hang & (Banksia) Thomas Lanigan
English (Acacia) Aania Salaria & (Banksia) Lilly Nguyen
English as an Additional Language (Acacia) Mey Niang Leng & (Banksia) Dennis Dang
English Language (Acacia) Elena Mitrevska & (Banksia) Angela Nguyen
Food Studies (Acacia) Lester Ung & (Banksia) Thinh Tran
Health & Human Development (Acacia) Lekshyadharani Jagannathan & (Banksia)Raniella Pelegro
History (Acacia) Palak Arora & (Banksia) Justin La
Legal Studies (Acacia) Aania Salaria & (Banksia) Gurnoor Sanhu
LOTE Chinese (Acacia) Sereytevin Theng & (Banksia) Dennis Dang
Maths General (Acacia) Sarah Phan & (Banksia) Yazar Tun
Mathematical Methods (Acacia) Justin Duong & (Banksia) Jason Wong
Media (Banksia) Emily Tran
Physical Education (Acacia) Hengly Ing & (Banksia) Rebecca McNess
Physics (Acacia) Ka My Tran & (Banksia) Arif Mohammed
Product Design Textiles (Acacia) Thanh Le
Product Design Woodwork (Banksia) Johnny Huynh
Psychology (Acacia) Mey Niang Leng & (Banksia) Raniella Pelegro
Specialist Mathematics (Acacia) Jack Christian
Systems Engineering (Acacia) Monica Ta & (Banksia) Joshua Hoang
Visual Communications Design (Acacia) Brandon Pham & (Banksia) Lester Ung
VCE-VM Literacy (Acacia) Jacinta Winsor & (Banksia) Carly Pin
VCE-VM Numeracy (Acacia) Bunhov Long & (Banksia) Bona Sok
VCE-VM Personal Development (Acacia) Nurizettin Serin & (Banksia) Carly Pin
VCE-VM Work Related Skills (Acacia) Jessica Meas
VET – Sport and Recreation (Banksia) Bona Sok
VET – Cookery (Banksia) Myra Van Der Wiel
Scholarships & Community awards:
Kwong Lee Dow Young Scholars program- (Acacia) Syed Rizvi & (Banksia) Sam Henderson
Long Tan Leadership and Teamwork award - (Acacia) Aaliyah Frost & (Banksia) Sam Henderson
ADF Future Innovators - (Acacia) Alastair Barrow & (Banksia) Raymond Tang
Education Foundation Skyline award - (Acacia) Kylie Chung & Madison Webster (Banksia) Mackenzie Hunia & Ken Ho
Insight schools program - (Acacia) Benjamin Winton & (Banksia) Samina Noori
Noble Park Rotary Club Arthur Williams Citizenship award - Aania Salaria & (Banksia) Tobias Chand
Thank you to our talented College band for their superb performances of ‘Earth, Wind & Fire’ and 'Georgia on my mind' during the evening.
The college would also like to recognise all the effort, support and care that has brought these amazing students to this point in their education. Working together as a school, family and community to help the next generation achieve their full potential.
TAP & THRIVE PROGRAMS
Over the past three weeks, both campuses have been running two transition programs for selected Grade 6 students, called TAP and THRIVE. These programs are designed to support students to transition into Secondary School.
Students had the opportunity to meet new peers, meet the Year 7 TTL/TTM/ ATTM, make new friendships, learn about life as a Keysborough College student, and participate in fun activities. We look forward to meeting all our 2024 Year 7 students on Orientation Day on Tuesday 12th of December.
REFLECTIONS ON OUR FIRST YEAR IN HIGH SCHOOL
With exams finally over, headstart has officially begun and everyone is settling in to their new classes. The year has flown by so quickly and the New Year is right around the corner. Year 7 was a very different experience than I imagined. Suddenly, a cohort full of unknown people didn’t sound too bad!Just as we eased into it, it was already over. As much as I complained, I knew that I genuinely enjoyed it. There were many profound memories made that will stick with me forever, and many friendships formed that will impact my life. In the beginning, I was doubtful. I didn’t like the thought of leaving the people I had grown with. It didn’t take much time for me to get used to it, though. I learned to let go, and started accepting the new routine. I got to know people, grew closer to friends, and started enjoying it. Best of all, we made memories. Now, we enter our second year of high school with more experience and knowledge. New classes, new people, new teachers. It was very different to what we were used to. We had to adapt to a very new system, but thankfully we had induction week. As the weeks went by, we started to connect with those around us. We learnt how to communicate, how to understand each other, and how to understand our own emotions. Things definitely changed since primary school, but change isn’t always a bad thing. After all, this is the group of people that we are going to grow with for the next few years. So, as the 2023 year comes to an end, it’s only reasonable to do a recap of the year.
After starting school, we eased into our new routine. It wasn’t long until it was already time for our first excursion, at the enchanted maze garden in Arthur’s Seat. We navigated through challenging mazes, held on tight to the tubes on the tube slides, gazed at the sculptures on the sculpture walk and ran on the bridges on the canopy walk. So quickly, the day was already over. Only a few weeks passed before we went to camp! We went to Merricks Lodge in the peninsula and spent three days there. With so many engaging activities and so many laughs, our time at camp flew by very quickly. We did a high ropes course, went surfing, watched movies, and did many other activities. After three swift days of making countless new memories, we left Merricks Lodge and returned to school.
Magdalini Fytopoulos
My first year in Keysborough High-school, and high-school overall was definitely an experience. Between moving to Australia and moving to a new school in the span of 3 months a lot happened. I was still adjusting to the new environment, culture, and people. Just like when you move to a new school or country you will have to leave some things behind like your favourite people, your favourite experiences, and your favourite things. Moving on is rough and it’s easy to get worried or frustrated because things won’t be the same anymore, but that’s okay. There will be many new fun memories and experiences made and shared in the school with your classmates. The first week was the worst for me, barely knowing anyone and awkwardly figuring out where to sit every class. It gets better over time, you get to know people and make friends and look back and laugh at how you were in your first week. High-school helps you grow as a person and individual, it helps you figure out where you stand on things and what choices you’re gonna make. It’s not all studying and working and writing, there’s lots of more enjoyable things sprinkled in too like activities and holidays and games. They say time flies when you’re having fun and I think that’s true, in a blink of an eye the school year will be almost over and it’s exam week. The days will goby faster and faster the more you get accustomed to your new routines, schedules, and surroundings. You’ll figure out how to spend your breaks and how to act with each person and what you like. The entire week before the oral speech I was worried because I would have to speak and present my arguments in front of the whole class. But with lots of practice and help I managed to overcome my fear of public speaking and successfully passed the persuasive speech. I believe this strategy can be applied to many scenarios and obstacles, over time you will find a solution to the problem. All you have to do is study before your tests and have fun. It’ll be over before you even know it and I know Year 7 is going to a great experience for you.
William Santos
BIKE GIVEWAWAY
We are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for our school families! Due to the end of a Bike Education Program, we have a limited number of bicycles and helmets available for free to families who are committed to using them for their daily commute to school.
This initiative is part of our ongoing effort to promote active lifestyles. We believe that riding a bike to school is a fantastic way for students to start their day with exercise, while also reducing traffic congestion and emissions around our campus.
To be eligible for this giveaway, families must:
- Be prepared to use the bicycle as a primary mode of transportation to and from school.
- Ensure that their child wears the provided helmet for safety on every ride.
- Provide their own bike lock to secure the bicycle during school hours.
If you are interested in participating in this program, please contact the school to express your interest using this Google Form link. https://forms.gle/aPsCRjBoSS6eNN2Q7
Further questions about this offer can be directed to Tony.Evans@education.vic.gov.au Bicycles and helmets will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis, and preference will be given to those who currently lack access to a bike.
Let's pedal our way to a greener, healthier future!
PERFORMING ARTS
On the back of the success on our 2023 college production, Disney’s Aladdin Jnr, I am thrilled to announce the performing arts team are expanding the program for 2024. Keysborough College will have two productions next year! Senior students have already signed up and auditioned for Mary Anne Butler’s reimagining of Alice In Wonderland. This play explores the themes of identity and challenging stereotypes, through the narrative of the much loved classic. All the familiar faces will be there, the White Rabbit, the Cheshire Cat and the Mad Hatter, but with an added Australian twist! Keep an eye on the socials for teasers and ticket information for this May performance. Junior students will have the opportunity to audition at the end of term 2 for Fight With All Your Might The Zombies of Tonight (or as it’s affectionately known – FWAYMTZOT), a rollicking ride set during Halloween where our young protagonists go on a journey to celebrate their individuality! While trying to escape zombies…
Our dance enthusiasts will also have the opportunity to perform in the Wakakirri dance festival once again. This event takes place at the Frankston Arts Centre in August and the staff and students are keen to add to our growing collection of accolades, including the national awards “ Excellence in Performing Arts” and “Raising awareness about human rights” and state awards for best lighting call and design.
All these productions need more than performers, we are seeking backstage crew, lighting and sound technicians, multi media designers and musicians to bring these stories to life, so there are many ways students can extend themselves and contribute to the arts programs at the college.
We are so excited build the performing arts program to offer our wonderful students’ further opportunities in 2024. We encourage you, our extended community to continue to support their growing capacity as artists, by following the Keysborough College socials and attending what are sure to be, wonderful performances.
Kathleen Spaull
Performing Arts Cordinator
Congratulations to Elena! Elena received a library award recently for her amazing contributions to the Keysborough Chronicle. Pick up any copy of the Chronicle (available from Acacia Senior Library) and enjoy Elena’s thoughtful, incredibly well-researched pieces on climate change, moonbows, learning styles, films, and more! Thankyou so much for your incredible efforts Elena!
Now Headstart has commenced, our Year 12 students have regularly scheduled study periods in the senior libraries. Our Acacia school captains, Elmin and Palak are studying hard here. At Banksia, some Banksia students make good use of the senior library study space.
VCE-VM TRAINING DAYS DURING HEADSTART
On the Thursday, 30th of November 2023, Our VCE-VM class did a Barista course over at Banksia campus. As a person that doesn’t really enjoy drinking coffee and has no clue on how to make one, it was such an amazing experience that we had. We learnt how to make many types of coffee such as long black, Latte, Cappuccino, Flat white, Hot chocolate and Macchiato which is an espresso and hot chocolate. We just didn’t make coffee, we also learnt how to operate the coffee machine as well like turning it on and cleaning them. During the day we practiced our serving skills and we had a chance to take orders from teachers and staff members around the school who were impressed by how good their coffees tasted, including the construction workers who called us ‘’Bloody Legends”!!
Then on Friday 1st of December 2023, we did a RSA course which stands for Responsible Service of Alcohol. It’s really essential if you want to work in hospitality, especially if your workplace serves alcohol. We learnt how to deal with customers if they are intoxicated or they had enough to drink, we also got to roleplay different scenarios of this. Quite an experience we had on that day.
Overall we are grateful for the experience especially too as bonus most of us who attended are now fully qualified Barristas and holders of a Responsible Service of Alcohol certifcate!
Bunhov Long
2024 VCE-VM Captain
KEYSBOROUGH'S ACTIVE SCHOOLS JOURNEY
Keysborough College Physical Education Faculty Applied for an Active Transport grant in late 2022 and we were fortunate enough to win the proposal and receive a grant of $30,000 from the Australian Council of Physical Activity and Recreation (ACHPER) and The Department of Education to improve our communities active travel.
With this grant we have set out to increase the uptake of active transport to and from school, by improving our Colleges’ Bike storage facilities and providing new bike service stations on both campuses. These stations not only practice basic mechanics but allow students to perform repairs on their bicycles and scooters to ensure their transportation of choice safely gets them to and from home.
Acacia upgraded bike racks
Both campuses will now offer equal secure bike shelters, to ensure students and families feel confident that their bicycles, scooters and boards will be securely stored and protected. With the installation of a brand-new enclosed bike shelter at Acacia Campus that will be able to hold up to 36 bicycles. The existing bike storage has also received a more modern facelift and can now hold up to 20 bikes.
New bike shelter constructions
We are very proud to be able to offer such facilities as the bike shelter is promised to be complete by the start of Term 1 2024 ready for student to embark on their active journeys to and from school. Please bring your own lock and get ready to ride on into Term 1!
Banksia Maintence repair station
Mitchell Wood & Andy Rae
Health & Physical Education Teachers
VCE-VM COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
In the VCE-Vocational Major course, our Year 11 students are encouraged to engage with the wider community and address issues that have a direct impact on the lives of individuals in our area. Throughout Term 4, students elected to take on various challenges, such as the diminishing literacy skills among children.
One group of students took a unique approach by creating a streetside community kids library. This library is planned to be installed at a local kindergarten, providing children with convenient access to a wide range of books and resources.
Aryia and Bunhov advertising their venture
Another pressing issue that was addressed by our dedicated Year 11 students was homelessness, particularly focusing on displaced and disadvantaged children. Bunhov, Toia, and Aryia collaborated with a charity called 'Backpacks 4 Vic Kids' to bring joy to these children during the Christmas season. This admirable organization assists children with essential items when they are abruptly placed into foster or kinship care.
Understanding the significance of the holiday season, our VCE-VM boys initiated a donation drive specifically aimed at brightening the lives of children facing difficult circumstances. They successfully collected donations of books, toys, clothes, shoes, and sporting equipment suitable for kids of all ages.
In early December, the boys had the privilege of delivering this trove of gifts to the dedicated volunteers at Backpacks 4 Vic Kids. Their generosity and hard work ensured that children facing a challenging time would have some light brought into their lives during this festive season.
Bunhov and Toia delivering the donated gifts to B4VK
We commend Bunhov, Toia, and Aryia for their compassion and outstanding community engagement. Their dedication and commitment to making a positive impact on the lives of others exemplify the values we strive to instil in our students. It is through acts of kindness like these that we can truly make a difference in our community. Well done, boys!