From the Principal
This last week has once again shown that the Arts are alive and well at Kardinia International College.
Just a few weeks ago we saw the incredible Junior School Production of Shrek Junior and then last weekend the student-led KICPIC Production of Oliver Junior was also sensational. Not only is it about the talent that is seen on the stage but also the amazing level of student engagement behind the scenes, directing, choreography, set design, backstage, make up, costumes and much more.
I would also like to acknowledge all the staff who still provide countless hours of support to the students - the show could not go on without their expertise and mentorship. I would particularly like to acknowledge Ms Christine Anketell who has been an integral part of so many of the College Productions and Performances over the last fifteen years. Christine will leave the College at the end of the year to become Instructional Coach at McKillop College. On behalf of the school, I want to publicly thank Christine for her amazing contribution to the Arts at Kardinia and the way she has encouraged and mentored so many students to find ways to shine.
Speaking of shining, our own Cookie Robinson was featured in the Blind Auditions for the Voice Australia last night. It was a fabulous performance which would not surprise anyone who has had the pleasure of seeing Cookie on stage in the various groups she is a part of here at Kardinia.
SPOILER ALERT! Do not read any further if you want to watch the replay and do not want to know what happened next. Cookie is now on team LeAnn, and I cannot wait to see what happens next as LeAnn mentors Cookie. It was also great to see Cookie’s mum, dad and brother Roo cheering her on from the sidelines. I am sure you will join me in wishing Cookie all the best on her Voice journey.
From the Head of Senior School
Friday this week sees the Year 11 Spring Formal occurring. This has been an entirely student-led initiative and looks like being a huge event. I have been so incredibly impressed by the organising committee and the thoughtful, thorough and mature approach to putting this event together.
Another group of Year 11 students is hosting a Trivia Night on Tuesday 10 September, raising funds for UNICEF. There are still some tickets available via the QR code below.
Please note that Friday 13 September is a Student-Free Day for Year 7-11 Parent Teacher Interviews and that there is also an early dismissal on Tuesday 17 September, with buses leaving at 1:00 and 1:05pm.
From the Acting Head of Junior School
Dear JS Families,
This week there have been many examples of our school motto in action. Wisdom, Respect, Friendship.
Donuts for Dads
A special thanks to our KIC Connect committee for organising the Donuts for Dads event. It was wonderful to be part of such a warm event. Students all had smiles on their faces as they introduced their dads to the other dads. It was a fantastic friendship building event.
Senior School and Junior School Collaboration
The Year 3 students were visited by the Year 7 students who are creating a Wayang Kulit Shadow Puppet play based on the famous Asian story the ‘Ramayana’. As part of their World Theatre Unit the Year 7 students research the story, created their shadow puppets, rehearsed using them as shadow puppets and wrote the narration to accompany the action. The unit concludes with a performance for the Year 3 students. Year 7 students visited the Year 3’s to interview them on what constitutes an effective performance. This was also a great learning experience for our Year 3 students who have been discussing target audience. Friendships across the college provide wonderful learning opportunities.
Oscar in the Mountains
Oscar recently competed in a Ski Competition at Falls Creek. He landed a 360 jump, then a grab, then hit and landed all the boxes. He has enjoyed challenging himself by competing in the U16s. Congratulations Oscar.
Respect at the District Athletics
Last Thursday Chace was competing in the 80m hurdles in the District Athletics competition at Goldsworthy Reserve. Chace noticed a fellow competitor stumble and fall heavily at the first hurdle, Chace’s first instinct was to stop and help, he paused, then heard the crowd encouraging him to keep running. He finished the race and then jogged directly to the other competitor to check on him. What a wonderful example of respect and care for others. Thanks so much for making the college proud. Chace has made it through to the regional competition for 100m sprint and the relay. We wish him the best of luck for those events.
Have a wonderful week.
Year 6 PYP Exhibition News
The Year 6 students are working hard as the upcoming PYP Exhibition approaches.
The PYP Exhibition is a significant event where Year 6 students showcase their learning by engaging in in-depth inquiries on various topics. They take action to raise awareness about important issues, and work towards exhibition as a culmination of their skills in research, inquiry, collaboration, and presentation.
Stay tuned over the next couple of weeks to hear more about the actions they are taking to raise awareness and inquire into some important issues.
Olivia's Action
For my PYP Exhibition Action I am hosting Meat Free Mondays. Students can order a Meat Free Lunch from the canteen or bring their own Meat Free Lunch.
Sara, Amelie, Eva and Jack's Action
A Big Thank You to Kardinia Families!
We would like to thank all Kardinia families who hosted our visiting students from Gotemba Nishi High School in Week 6. The group had a very valuable time with their Kardinia buddies and homestay families in spite of the very short visit and enjoyed the different culture and life. We very much appreciate the families for their generous hospitality and kind care while sharing their life with the visiting students. Now, it’s time to send our Kardinia group to Japan and Gotemba Nishi High School in September. We hope they strengthen the friendship already built and enjoy the trip.
It was my families first time having an exchange student, so we were new to everything about it. We're truly grateful that Miku was our first (and hopefully not our only) homestay student. Miku showed enthusiasm for anything and everything we recommended, she sat through Lucy's soccer game, put pavlova over her head and attempted English conversations with fervour. She also made a great effort to be present and get to know everyone in our family. All the while she taught us about Japan, played online games with us (smashing my sisters and I at Mario cart in the process), showed us one of her favourite animes (which Lucy cannot stop watching now) and gave Vegemite a go. She was understanding when we didn't have plans fully worked out, and just generally a joy to be a part of our household- even if it was only for a short time.
She surpassed the language barriers and we all feel lucky to have had her in our house and a part of our family. So thank you Miku, for the joy and wonderful experience you provided our family within a matter of a few days.
Warm regards, Taylor
Hosting Shokun was a very valuable experience. I really enjoyed learning more about my own lifestyle, because being able to share it gave me a greater appreciation for both the big and little things. It also gave me context on how fortunate I am, living so close to the beach while still being so connected to the land. I was able to share parts of Australian culture such as the AFL, the beach and the amazing scenery we so often take for granted. I will admit that the late nights and responsibility was tiring, but I am certainly better off for the experience. However, I find it strange that they were only here for such a short amount of time. They spent all of that money on flights and visas, so I am glad I was able to give Shokun the experience he deserved.
Thanks, Campbell
I think the Exchange program was wonderful! It was quite literally one of the most inspiring, mindful and interesting things I have done all year. It was so much fun showing someone around everywhere. As a student who only started Japanese in year 10 (it's a long story) I found this experience so helpful in teaching me so much Japanese. It is actually incredible how much my confidence in the language has gone up in a single week, and Ayumi said he felt the same learning lots of English, both formal and informal. I think I was very lucky being paired with Ayumi as he is such an amazing person and we are very similar. My only complaint about the entire program was the length. It was too short! Of course I understand this is not something which we can always control and I am not in any way mad about this, I just would have liked an extra day, or week, or month with Ayumi. I am not sure how helpful this reflection will be as I have very little criticism of the experience. It was amazing and I just want to take the opportunity to thank you again for providing me with this opportunity. If there are any more Gotemba students coming in the future I and my family would be more than happy to host them again!
Thanks, Charlton
Sport News
Sport Aerobics
Congratulations to Year 6 student Paris for her Sports Aerobics achievements!
Paris is The Australian National Champion 2024 for her category, Cadet International Individual. She placed 1st in her semi final and final.
Her trio also placed 1st in the Cadet National Small Team.
Well done Paris!
Wellbeing Hub News
Body Kind Schools is Australia’s largest annual positive body image movement for young people. Formerly Love Your Body Week for Schools, Body Kind Schools takes an evidence-informed approach to promoting positive body image and asks young people to find ways to be kind to their own body and to others. Finding ways to like, accept, love or even feel positive about your body can be challenging but we can all try to be a little kinder.
As part of BodyKind Month, our Year 8 students have been participating in an online education pilot program, funded by the e-safety commissioner, aiming to strengthen social media literacy skills related to appearance-based content. Supporting the BodyKind approach.
What does it mean to be BODY KIND? (youtube.com)
Body Kind Families - Butterfly Foundation
Butterfly's National Helpline Call 1800 ED HOPE (1800 33 4673) Facebook Twitter Instagram
Careers News
Attention Year 12 Students and Parents!
Are you considering studying and living in a residential college community after high school? Newman College, affiliated with the University of Melbourne, warmly invites you to an Online Information Session on Thursday, 5 September 2024, from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM (AEST) via Zoom.
This session will provide valuable insights into the unique opportunities at Newman College, including:
- Tutorial Programs
- Pastoral Care and Wellbeing
- Extracurricular Activities
- Life at Newman
- Scholarship and Bursary Opportunities
- Career Aspirations
- Application Process and Timelines
We look forward to welcoming you, along with other students and schoolteachers, as we explore what makes life at Newman College so special and how we support our students' academic and personal growth.
To confirm your attendance and provide your school's name, please by clicking on the following link and register by Wednesday, 4 September. If you have any questions or need further information, don't hesitate to contact Clare on (03) 9342 1607 at Newman College.
Where can an Arts Degree take you?
There is often the debate about the value of an Arts Degree and what kind of role an Arts graduate could find in industry. The list of roles is quite varied, and includes
- Teaching & educational administration
- International aid and trade agencies
- Arts production and management
- Public service and social welfare agencies
- General management and administration (local and global)
- Communications industry, publishing, media, and public relations
- Tourism and hospitality
One of the very important things for students to note, is that an Arts student learns skills that are very transferrable in industry. These include communication skills, critical thinking and reading skills, analytical skills, and research skills. Watch this very useful YouTube video about a Career with a Bachelor of Arts produced by Monash University.
On-demand Webinars at Deakin
When it comes to choosing a university course, gathering information can be time-consuming and overwhelming. That is why Deakin University has created a series of on-demand webinars. Covering all the study information students need, the webinars are available in one convenient location and accessible 24/7, so students can watch them whenever and wherever they like.
The comprehensive suite of webinars covers more than 50 undergraduate and postgraduate study areas, as well as other important information about how to apply and studying online. These can be accessed at On-demand Webinars.
Studying Science at the University of Melbourne
Maybe you’ve always known that you wanted to be a marine biologist. Or perhaps you’re still deciding whether you want to be an engineer or a geologist. A doctor or a vet? A data scientist or a physicist? A chemist or a psychologist?
The Bachelor of Science is a pathway to all these careers, and hundreds more. With more than 40 majors on offer, students can select from the full range of science, biomedicine, mathematics, engineering, and IT subjects.
The Bachelor of Science is a 3-year degree, in which students complete 24 subjects. Of the 24 subjects, some will contribute to their major (chosen specialisation), some will be science electives (other science subjects), and some will be breadth (non-science) subjects.
A very useful link to browse is Tips for Choosing a Science Major and students are also encouraged to view this video.
Nuclear-Powered Submarines Student Pathways Program
Join Australia's next generation of expert scientists. Beginning in 2024, domestic students commencing the Bachelor of Science have an opportunity to participate in the Australian Government’s Nuclear-Powered Submarines program (NPS). To take part, students need to undertake an undergraduate science degree focusing on key areas needed for a career in the NPS workforce, with a major in one of physics, chemistry or mathematics and statistics.
Scholarships are available through a range of programs including Melbourne University’s Narrm Scholarship Program. The Australian Government is also offering STEM cadetships to eligible participants, comprising 60 paid work placement days (approx. $12,000 per annum), reimbursement for books and resources up to $1,000, a $3,000 bursary, mentorships and career opportunities in Defence.
Community Engagement and Foundation News
Kardinians AFL Footy Tipping Winners
There were some excited winners in our AFL Footy Tipping Competition. Congratulations to:
1st - $1000 Andrew Sutton
2nd - $750 Zeljka Kovacev
3rd - $500 Harry Brozek
Congratulations to our winners and all those who participated in this year's competition! But wait...there's more!
Registered Kardinians are reminded to join the NEW AFLW Footy Tipping Competition which starts THIS WEEKEND!
Kardinia have two alumnae playing this season, so this is a great way to support them and cheer them on! There is no cost to enter!
The Leaderboard winner at the end of the AFLW season (Round 10), will win:
1st place - $500
2nd place - $375
3rd place - $250
Head to The Kardinians at https://kardinians.com/ for the competition link and password. Get your tips in now!
CCC Kardinians Footy Tipping Winners
1st Prize $500 to Andrew McKinnon (AMCK)
2nd Prize $300 to Peter Pruis (Swannies76)
3rd Prize $200 to Clementine Counsel (Team Counsel - pictured below)
Donuts for Dads
It was fabulous to see so many Junior School Families last Friday, celebrating Father's Day with a 'Donuts for Dads' Community Fundraiser for the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia.
Thank you to the KIC Connect members for enabling the event and for the generous donations of attendees! So far, just over $570 has been raised.
Direct donations can still be made to the KIC Connect Fundraiser - Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia at:
https://fundraise.pcfa.org.au/fundraisers/KICConnectDonutsforDads?ref=ch_3PnA2hBB1K9Peeaq1o6gFpqx
Get-Togethers for KIC Families
Our Year 4 community have initiated a strong group connection, with organised family activities. Kardinia students and their families enjoyed playing outdoor laser tag at Next Level Skirmish in Bell Park and afterwards shared delicious pizzas from Pizza Mob.
This group have another event on the student free Friday in September, where a group of 40 are doing a ropes course and zip lining! Kudos to Robyn Wallis (Mum of Mikayla Wallis - M4AB), for organising these out-of-school-hours activities for our Year 4 KIC community!
If you have been inspired to create a group to organise similar events at another level, please contact Fiona Russell - Community Engagement Coordinator.
KICPIC Production of Oliver Jr
Take a bow cast and crew of the KICPIC student production of Lionel Bart's 'Oliver Jr'. What a fabulous student led production! From casting, set design, technical crew, choreography, and voice coaching to the cast, it was a stella effort. The two performances were sold out and the audience was absolutely delighted!
The following rehearsal photos were taken by Edith (Year 11):
Hello Spring!
Join us for HELLO SPRING! A night to celebrate the work of the contemporary groups at Kardinia and a time to thank and farewell the year 12 musicians.
Date: Thursday Sept 19
Venue: The Piano Bar, Little Malop St, Geelong
Doors: 6pm
Music from 6.15-9.00pm
Tickets $10 for adults and $5 for under 18s
**Under 18s must be accompanied by a parent/guardian
Food is available for purchase at the bar
Tickets available at: https://events.humanitix.com/hello-spring
Fiona Russell - Community Engagement & Foundation Coordinator
From the Archives
The Science Rooms
Some amazing images have recently been donated to the Morongo Collection. This image captures Morongo students during a science class in the classroom located on the ground floor at the front of the Graham Corney Building. While the door to the classroom has been moved for safer access, the room is still recognisable, set up for a biology class.
Photos - Morongo Archive Collection and College Archives
Fiona Russell - College Archivist
School TV - Eating Disorders
Eating disorders are a serious, potentially life-threatening mental health illness that can have significant physical and emotional effects. It is an illness that does not discriminate affecting both males and females of all ages and backgrounds. Although often starting during adolescence, recent data shows that it is now becoming more common for children under the age of 12 to be diagnosed. Often, an eating disorder develops as a way for a young person to feel in control about what is happening in their life. It can be triggered by personal, environmental, psychological, biological or social factors. Although the focus is on food, weight and shape, there is often an underlying issue being masked by the eating disorder. There are many things that parents can do in the prevention of an eating disorder, but they do need to be aware of the warning signs.
Click here to watch this episode: https://kardinia.vic.schooltv.me/newsletter/eating-disorders
Community
AI Webinar
🌟 Parents, are you curious about AI and its impact on your child's life? Concerned about the risks of deepfakes and online safety? Join this must-attend webinar to explore the world of Generative AI (GenAI)!
🔍 Learn how GenAI is woven into your child's digital experiences and understand its role in potential risks like image-based abuse. Discover strategies to protect your child and gain valuable tips for starting conversations about responsible GenAI use.
👨👩👧👦 This free online event is perfect for parents of children of all ages who want to stay informed about AI's influence on how kids live, learn, and play online.
📅 7.30pm AEST Tuesday 10 September 2024. Don’t miss out on this opportunity for essential insights and resources. Register now at bit.ly/AIDEEPFAKES to safeguard your child's future in the digital world!
Upcoming School Holiday Workshops
