Assistant Principals' Update
Learning and Teaching
Subjects for 2020 and Booklists
We are in the process of assigning students to classes based on the preferences they submitted earlier in the term. In some cases, if we are unable to offer the subject or there is a clash on the timetable, students are allocated one of their reserve subjects. Information will be with students shortly.
Booklists will be available to families in Term 4 and the last date to return the booklist order to school is Friday 29 November 2019. Orders can also be placed online with Campion directly.
VCE Scholars of Distinction Award Assembly 2020
We will have a change of format for this prestigious assembly in Term 1 next year. All VCE students who receive an ATAR of 90+ and all students who receive 40+ for a subject mark will receive an invitation to attend this assembly next year. We feel that this will give us an opportunity to celebrate more of our students than previously. Students will be notified when results are released.
VCAA End of Year examinations
Students are advised to check their examination timetable on the VCAA website and to familiarise themselves with the examination conditions well in advance of their examinations. Students need to wear full summer uniform to all examinations and to bring their student card or other photo identification to all examinations.
https://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/administration/Key-dates/Pages/VCE-exam-timetable.aspx
Semester 2 Examinations Years 9, 10 and 11
Years 10 and 11 Examinations commence on Friday 15 November and conclude on Friday 22 November. Year 9 Examinations commence on Thursday 21 November and conclude on Friday 22 November.
Students should be thinking about constructing a useful study timetable to assist with their preparations and to speak with their subject teachers if they have any queries about the structure and content of the examinations.
Exam Navigator booklets for Years 9, 10 and 11 are now on Student Share for students to check, to ensure they are correctly prepared for this period. Advice has also gone home to parents with regards to students checking in and out of school in this period and studying options in the library.
Headstart 2020
Headstart 2020 for Years 8 to 12 commences on Tuesday 26 November and concludes on Thursday 5 December. The whole school will begin the 2020 timetable on Tuesday 26 November 2019.
The last two weeks of Term 4 are used to transition students from one-year level to the next. It helps to prepare the students for the following year, so that when classes commence in the new year, we can begin our teaching and learning programs in earnest.
Information to be sent home shortly with regards the college expectations around Holiday Homework for VCE students only.
Celebration of Achievement Evening
The inaugural Celebration of Achievement Evening will be held on Wednesday December 11 at the College. The evening will be a celebration of the Academic Achievements of the top 5% of students at each Year Level based on their academic results over the whole year. It will further allow us to recognise the top student from each Year Level and congratulate them on such a wonderful achievement. Parents are asked to keep the date free. Time and venue will be advised as soon as possible.
End of Year details
The last day of classes for all students in Years 7 to 11 is Friday 6 December.
Carolyn Callaghan
Acting Assistant Principal:
Learning and Teaching
Wellbeing and Engagement
Last Monday 21 October we gathered as a whole school community to celebrate student excellence and recognise the many different achievements of our Year 12 students. At this assembly the following prestigious awards were awarded to students who have made significant contributions to the Kilbreda story and lived out our College values of ‘Strength and Kindliness” each day.
Sister Mary Dalton Award
This year the College awarded the Sister Mary Dalton Award to Emma Chamberlain.
Emma has always strived to do her best. She has been a committed member of the Kilbreda Band program since Year 7 and has been a dependable and welcoming presence with her clarinet at Band Camps, Music Soirees and Christmas Concerts. She is a passionate believer in the importance of Climate Change and has encouraged her peers to take a stand for the future of our world. She has a love of learning, is a curious and critical thinker, open-minded and has the ability to think outside the square. This is reflected in the breadth of the VCE studies that she has studied. She has excelled in her STEM leadership role this year, putting her heart and soul into organising activities such as Pi day and Science Week. This included the highly successful St Bede’s / Kilbreda Science quiz. She is a great friend to her peers, has a good sense of humour and always manages to stay calm even when her work demands are piling up.
Sister Margaret Mary Bourke Award
This year the College awarded the Sister Margaret Mary Bourke Award to Lily Stubbs.
Lily is quiet and unassuming. She constantly strives to deliver her personal best and assist others in whatever way she can. She is described by her teachers as a conscientious student who approaches all her academic work with rigorous effort and flair. She raises the bar in the entire classroom as other students respect her efforts and work hard to improve themselves. In 2018, she was a member of the Youth for Causes team and raised money for Mitochondrial disease to support 2017 past pupil Lani Quirk who was diagnosed with a chronic, progressive form of this disease in 2015. In her role as Product, Design and Technology leader this year she was worked tirelessly to strengthen connections with younger students and to create activities that are unique and engaging for all. Her calm demeanour, maturity and creative talents, will be missed in the textiles workplace.
Michelle Bassett Award
Despina Nianiakos is the 2019 recipient of the Michelle Bassett memorial award.
Despina commenced at the College in Year 9 and has overcome a range of personal challenges to excel both in and out of the classroom. She is a hard-working and committed student who is passionate about learning and strives for excellence in all she does. She is a respected and loyal friend, resilient and views challenges as an opportunity for personal growth. This year as part of our Harmony Day celebrations she delivered an outstanding performance of ‘Colours of the Wind.’ Dazzling the audience with her gifts and talents.
Long Tan Youth Leadership
and Teamwork Award
The 2019 Long Tan Youth Leadership and Teamwork Award recipient is Naomi Russo.
Naomi has embraced the opportunity her leadership role has provided to be the voice of students of the College. She is an outstanding listener, passionate about inclusion and has worked hard to show case the achievements of others across multiple platforms. Whether it was starring on the football field, creating stunning textile pieces or welcoming new students and their families to our community, Naomi’s generosity of spirit has strengthened our school community. In 2018 in her College Captain application she stated that she would strive to listen to what the students of Kilbreda would like to change and will encourage all students to get involved in school activities and look after each other. I am pleased to say that Naomi has achieved this.
City of Kingston Award
The 2019 recipient of the City of Kingston Award is Lucy Standfield.
Throughout her time at the College, Lucy has embodied the Kilbreda spirit and has been an active, passionate and committed member of the Kilbreda College Community. Whether it was leading community events or applying herself to her Global Politics studies, Lucy always worked in a gracious, inclusive and collaborative manner bringing others along with her on the journey. Her teachers describe her as a hardworking and proactive student with an outstanding work ethic and attention to detail. As a member of the 2019 student leadership team, she offered words of praise and encouragement everyone. Lucy models how important relationships truly are in a learning community.
Caltex Best All-Rounder Award
The 2019 recipient of the Caltex Best All-Rounder Award is Ella Allan.
Ella has been an active member of the Kilbreda College Community since Year 7. She has participated in school competitions such as the Language Perfect and Titration Stakes and has represented the College in a range of individual and team sports. She is a role model, who inspires others and demonstrates through her actions that being a Kilbreda girl is more than just being at school. It is about having a go, sharing the experience and learning for life. Ella has been fundamental in the leadership team of the Kilbreda Dance Company. She has been part of the founding group of leaders and has choreographed for the Coral team for 2 years. Her commitment to working with the junior students through dance demonstrates her capacity for promoting whole school connectedness through her kind, supportive and creative tutoring of the students in her care. She has been an outstanding contributor to the Performing Arts program, delivering dance works at Music Soirees and starring in this year’s production of Mary Poppins. As College Co-Captain she has supported others to achieve their dreams.
Catherine Arlove Sports Award
The 2019 recipient of the Catherine Arlove Sports Award is Holly Davies.
Holly has represented the College in a total of 34 different sports teams over her 6 years at the College. She has a real passion for sport and was always willing to try out new sports and offer assistance wherever required. Holly has been a valued member of the 2019 Student Leadership Team, an outstanding House Captain and proactive in sharing her gifts and talents with others.
Stephanie Smyth
Acting Assistant Principal:
Wellbeing and Engagement