Wellbeing

Harmony Day

Harmony Week celebrates Australia’s cultural diversity.  It’s about inclusiveness, respect and a sense of belonging for everyone.​  Please see the photos below of our girls coming together and celebrating Killester's diversity.

Holiday Activities

The City of Greater Dandenong has some great programmes and activities for young people to get involved in these school holidays. We encourage you to have a look at this link which outlines what is on offer. https://www.greaterdandenong.vic.gov.au/school-holiday-activities.  More details are also listed in the 'Community' section of our Newsletter.

School Holidays are a time for our students to relax and recharge for Term 2. It is important that they maintain a good balance in their lifestyle and resist spending too much time on technology. 

Farewell

Miss Katie Mills, who has been our Social Worker for the past nine years, is moving onto a new adventure. We thank her for her time and care of our young people while she has been at Killester, she will have a lasting impact. We wish Katie and her family nothing but the best for their future endeavours. 

Schools TV

SPECIAL REPORT: Vaping & E-Cigarettes

Vaping is becoming a trendy pastime that is growing in popularity across Australia, especially amongst teenagers. It is the act of inhaling a vapour created by an electronic cigarette, or e-cigarette. Many teenagers are succumbing to peer pressure around this risk-taking activity due to the ease of accessing and hiding vapes. They are often cheaper than conventional cigarettes, making it more cost-effective and attractive to young people.

Although under 18s are not legally allowed to purchase any type of e-cigarette or vaping product in Australia, teenagers are finding ways to access them online. Australia has strict regulations in place for nicotine-containing products, and attempts are being made to regulate vaping and ban the importation of them. Many of the flavoured liquids associated with vaping, contain not only high levels of nicotine, but other potentially harmful additives. Many of these “e-liquids” contain chemicals that are likely to be toxic, that when inhaled or vaped repeatedly, can cause severe damage to the lungs.

Vaping is often marketed as being the “healthy” alternative to smoking. However, doctors strongly advise that if you do not smoke, then you should not start vaping. Most teenagers are unaware of the associated risks and potential impact vaping can have on their development and overall health. Parents are encouraged to discuss the dangers of nicotine addiction and include e-cigarettes in the discussion alongside alcohol and drugs.

This Special Report highlights the facts around vaping and e-cigarettes and what are the potential risks. We hope you take time to reflect on the information offered in this Special Report, and as always, we welcome your feedback.

If you do have any concerns about the wellbeing of your child, please contact the school for further information or seek medical or professional help.

Here is the link to the special report https://killester.vic.schooltv.me/wellbeing_news/special-report-vaping-au

Mr Peter Harte and Ms Emma Neville

Assistant Principals - Students