Wellbeing and Engagement
A video update from our Assistant Principal: Wellbeing and Engagement.
Having Courageous Heart to Heart Conversations
Here are some resources to assist you in having courageous heart to heart conversations with your daughter:
1: How to teach your daughter about consent
2: 6 resources to help parents talk to kids about consent
Parent Webinar - 'Raising a Mentally Fit Generation'
All parents want their children to be happy – but how do we achieve that? Through mental fitness, of course! In this session, educator and author Kari Sutton draws on science based tools and strategies to help parents and teachers assist children to develop the crucial skills and building blocks they need to foster resilience, support good mental health, and cope with the ups and downs of life.
Date: Wednesday 17 March
Time: 7.30pm to 8.30pm
Register: tinyurl.com/generationMF
Inspiring Girls! Passionate and Purposeful Women!
Kilbreda is blessed to have 900 amazing girls gift our College community a wonderful array of talents. Here is a snapshot of some of our girls:
Sarah Molin
Year 12
Primary school attended: St Patrick’s Primary School, Mentone.
Favourite subject: My favourite subject is Psychology as I find it fascinating to learn about human behaviour and mental processes that explain how we function in our daily lives.
Favourite moment at the College: My favourite moment here is experiencing Brigidine Day and having the opportunity to become closer as a school and celebrate the values of the College.
Favourite College value: My favourite College value is Hospitality and being able to 'Welcome all'. This is my favourite value in the College as the College promotes an inclusive and positive environment through welcoming all and valuing everyone regardless of differences.
Hopes for the future: My hopes for the future are to make the most of each day and be able to pursue a career in teaching whilst enjoying the opportunities that university life will bring.
Carla Zampaglione
Year 11
What Primary School did you attend? Stella Maris Primary School, Beaumaris.
What is your favourite subject at school and why? I really enjoy both Biology and Art. Biology is an exciting subject for me as it is the ‘science of life’, and I love how I am able to gain new knowledge about the world we live in. With Art, it is a way that I am able to express my creativity and it exposes me to a range of new concepts and ideologies.
What is your favourite moment at Kilbreda College? I really enjoyed the House Swimming Carnival in Year 9. It was a really fun day for my friends and I and I loved seeing all the Year 12 students dressed in their crazy costumes.
What is your favourite College value and why? My favourite College value is Justice. I believe that it is so important that we learn to treat everyone with equity and respect, as well as helping the marginalised receive fair treatment. This is important in ensuring that every person in our community can have equal opportunities.
What are your hopes for the future? As I am starting my VCE studies this year, I am hoping that I am able achieve results that I am proud of and to do my best in my exams. I also hope to eventually fulfil my dreams in pursuing a career in marine biology or medicine.
Claudia Vannutini
Year 10
What Primary School did you attend? I attended Our Lady of the Assumption Primary School, Cheltenham.
What is your favourite subject at school and why? My favourite subject at school would be Science as it’s something I enjoy, find interesting and accelerate in. I like that the subject includes both practical and theory work and provides the opportunity to work with my peers in a way that is different from other subjects.
What is your favourite moment at Kilbreda College? My favourite moment at Kilbreda College would be Brigidine Day, as it’s a time where all the year levels get to work together and celebrate as a whole. It’s lots of fun and a great chance for students to get involved and raise money as a community.
What is your favourite College value and why? My favourite College value would be Hope, as it was the value being practised when I first came to Kilbreda. Hope is about bringing 'a sense of purpose', and it’s a value that I constantly practise in all that I do.
What are your hopes for the future? In the future, I hope to be just as driven and hardworking as I am currently. I hope to continue actively participating in school life and leadership and aim to inspire younger students to do the same during their time at our College. I have no idea what I want to do after graduating, but until then, I hope to enjoy myself and make the most of every opportunity that comes my way!
Jemima Hollingworth
Year 10
Primary school attended: St Patrick’s Primary School, Mentone
Favourite subject: My favourite subject at school is Medical Science and Psychology it is an elective. I love this subject as it is so interesting and the pracs are really fun. I have a really good teacher who makes it really easy to learn because she does make it so interesting.
Favourite moment at the College: My favourite moment at the College has to be Brigidine Day. It's so much fun and such a good way to connect the whole school.
What is your favourite College value and why? I think all the College values are perfect because they all fit together like a puzzle!
Hopes for the future: My hopes for the future are to have safe and welcoming environments for all people no matter race, sexuality, personality or gender.
Cara Honan
Year 8
Primary school attended: Aspendale Gardens Primary School.
Favourite subject: I really enjoy all the Performing Arts subjects as I love to perform and I love expressing my emotions through dancing, singing and acting.
Favourite moment at the College: My favourite moment at the College is when I get to laugh and have fun with friends and classmates.
Favourite College value: My favourite College value has to be Hope. If you believe in Hope than you can achieve anything.
What are your hopes for the future? My hopes and dreams for the future is to always treat everyone with respect and kindness and to become the best me I can be.
Indiana Busuttil
Year 7
Primary school attended: St Joseph’s Primary School, Chelsea.
Favourite subject: My favourite subject at school is maths because I like to work with any numbers, big or small.
Favourite moment at the College: One of my favourite moment at Kilbreda College was making new friends and meeting my teachers for all subjects.
Favourite College value: My favourite College value is Kindliness, since it speaks a lot of words and shows who you are in multiple ways.
Hopes for the future: My hopes for the future is to get a good job and work hard.
Stephanie Smyth
Assistant Principal:
Wellbeing and Engagement