Kilvonian Konnections

News from the Archives

Janine Swann, Class of 1964

L-R: Janine and Victoria Swann.
Janine with her Mother.
Janine Swann
L-R: Janine and Victoria Swann.
Janine with her Mother.
Janine Swann

 

Thank you to Janine Swann, Class of 1964 for sharing her story with us. We are sure that like us, you will find it very moving.

 

'It all began when I was brought to the School as a child with polio in the 1950s as it is the background to the beginning of our happy (and healing for me) times at Kilvington, for which my Dad was incredibly grateful . His time on the council (I think it was 36 years), he saw as being part of repaying that debt.'

 

Some words below from Fred Swann (Dec.) to his daughter Janine. Fred Swan was a Life Governor of Kilvington and served on the School Council for many years. The science building near The Green is named in his honour.

Janine and Fred Swann.
Janine and Fred Swann.

'You were not going so good at the Tucker Road State School and we decided to try Kilvington on Les Gates' advice. This dear Christian lady had such a presence that we both felt that this was the place for you and Victoria.

 

'How right we were. No doubt it was in this Christian atmosphere that your character was formed. I remember the feeling of great joy when you were made House Captain of Burman House.

 

'I can honestly say that God blessed Kilvington, as it has that special feeling when one enters. I trust that I repaid some of the debt.'

 

To read Janine's story click on the attachment below.

POLIO STORY 2 footnotes.pdf

Dr Pat Phair, Class of 1947

Kilvington Kindergarten, Late 1940's
Kilvington Kindergarten, early years.
Kilvington Kindergarten, Late 1940's
Kilvington Kindergarten, early years.

We are delighted to share some fabulous photos that Dr Pat Phair peer year 1947 brought along to our last Walsh Club reunion. They are of kindergarten years in the late 1940s. Just gorgeous, thank you Pat.

Kilvington Class, 1940's
Kilvington Class, 1940's

Christine Henderson (nee Shepherd), Class of 1971

The Kilvonian Yearbooks.
Speech Night 1971.
The Kilvonian Yearbooks.
Speech Night 1971.

Many thanks to Christine Henderson (nee Shepherd, Class of 1971) who came across some interesting memorabilia including Kilvonians from 1965-1969, several programs from various Speech Nights and Church Services along with an ornate Temperance Physiology Exam Certificate.

Temperance Exam Certificate.
Church Service, 1971
Temperance Exam Certificate.
Church Service, 1971

 

No doubt the photos of these items will bring back memories for some of our readers.

Archiving and Memorabilia

We have formed an Archiving sub-committee in preparation or our 2023 Centenary. If you have anything you think might be of interest or would like to join the committee, please contact Deb Duce at duced@kilvington.vic.edu.au to discuss.