Community News
Opportunity for a family to host an international student in 2022
Alan Clarke, International Student Coordinator
Expressions of interest are sought from families who might consider hosting a girl from Huzhou, Zhejiang, China.
She is currently living in Brighton but will start Year 9 from June 2022 and will continue her studies till 2025.
The initial commitment to host would be for Terms 3 and 4 of 2022 only, with the option to continue for future years.
Hosting involves welcoming a student into your home and caring for them as 'one of your own' by providing them with all meals and helping them to adjust to daily life in Australia.
Hosting a student from another country can help your own children gain a fresh perspective on the aspects of their life they may take for granted while also learning about another culture.
Please contact me if you are interested in learning more about the responsibilities and benefits of hosting Kilvington international students.
*Host families need to apply for a Volunteer Working With Children Check (free) for all household members who are over the age of 18 and read and abide by Kilvington’s Child Safe policies.
An international student’s family currently pays a host family $350 a week to cover food, electricity and other expenses incurred by the host family. Hosting one or two international students is considered volunteer work by the Australian Taxation Office so this income is tax-free.
2022 PEP Talk Series
PEP TALK 2
Digital Nutrition – how to better understand the allure of technology, ways to set boundaries and build healthy habits with devices.
Presenter: Jocelyn Brewer, Psychologist, Cyberpsychology consultant
Date: Wednesday 8 June 2022
Time: 7.00 to 8.30pm
Venue: This is an online event.
Register here.
PEP TALK 3
Beyond the Birds and the Bees – Tackling consent and sexual health with your child.
Presenter: Debbie Ollis, Associate Professor of Education, Deakin University, and architect of the Respectful Relationships program.
Date: Thursday 8 September 2022
Time: 7.00pm to 8.30pm
Venue: Multipurpose Centre (Sport Centre)
Register here.
This month on SchoolTV - screen time
As a result of the global pandemic, there has been a noticeable shift in the amount of time people spend on screen-based devices.
Families are transitioning back to pre-COVID routines but many are still struggling to re-establish the boundaries and rules around screen use.
It is better to model and mentor screen use, rather than monitor it. Children tend to do more of what they see us do, and less of what we tell them to do.
Parents need to remain firm in their approach to managing screen time. Excessive screen time can be detrimental to a child’s overall wellbeing.
In this edition of SchoolTV, caregivers will be provided with a range of guidelines and strategies to help manage screen time at home. We hope you take time to reflect on the information offered in this month’s edition, and we always 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 this month's edition.
Camps, sports and excursions fund (CSEF)
CSEF is provided by the Victorian Government to assist eligible families to cover the costs of school trips, camps and sporting activities. If you hold a valid means-tested concession card or are a temporary foster parent, you may be eligible for CSEF.
Parent applications close on 24 June. Please find more information in the flyer below.
Participate in the Annual Victoria Police Community Sentiment Survey - 2022
Tell the Victoria Police what you think ...
Victoria Police are seeking diverse community feedback as part of their commitment to Neighbourhood Policing.
Find more information in the flyer below.