From the Principal
A very brief eNews article from me today.
With our IB exams nearing completion and our VCE exams starting this week, I just want to wish all the absolute best to our Year 12 students and their families.
I also want to give a massive shout out to Year 12 Co-ordinators (IB, VCE and Heads of House) and all our incredible Year 12 teachers for being so supportive and encouraging to our Year 12 students throughout the year.
From the Head of Senior School
We commenced this week with our Year 10 Leadership Program, where all of our Year 10 students participated in a program designed to enhance their understanding of leadership and their opportunities and responsibilities as they progress through the College. The feedback from Heads of House was excellent, who noted that the students participated enthusiastically and were willing to offer opinions and volunteer for different activities. The program concluded with a pizza lunch on the lawn below Centrepoint, which was very much enjoyed by all.
Year 12 IB exams continue and Year 12 VCE have now commenced. The Class of 2024 continues to impress us with their focus, determination and support of each other during this period.
We have been celebrating Diwali throughout the week, with members of the International Council organising and running activities throughout the week. The lunchtime activities have been very well attended and it’s wonderful to see so many members of our community embracing this celebration.
Finally, a reminder that classes run as usual on Monday, but that Tuesday 5 November is the Melbourne Cup Public Holiday and that the College will be closed, with the exception of some IB exams.
From the Head of Junior School
Cyber Safety Workshop
A final reminder that the Cyber Safety Workshop for Junior School parents and Y3-Y6 students is on tonight from 6.00pm. This workshop brings students and their parents together to ignite important conversations about cyber security, safety and digital wellbeing at home. Parents and guardians will walk away with tools, strategies and resources to help their young people thrive and stay safe in a hyper-connected digital world. Students will gain confidence in conversing with their trusted adults about their online experiences.
Click on the image below to view a reminder from some of our very own Cyber Safety Detectives!
Casual Clothes Day this Friday
PYP Exhibition Action
Year 6 student, Marley, recently visited Pets of the Homeless to drop off the donations she collected as part of her recent PYP Exhibition unit of inquiry.
Year 3 Camp
Congratulations to all students who attended the Year 3 camp at Anglesea last week. A great time was had by all. Thank you to the staff for your organisation and supervision of this wonderful experience.
Lower Primary Athletics Day
Congratulations to all students who participated in the Lower Primary Athletics Day last Wednesday. Students cheered each other on as they competed in a range of track and field events. Thanks to the many parents, family members, and staff, including Scott Russell and Mitch Hough, for their support and assistance. Congratulations to Morongo for winning the event.
Let’s reduce our waste and be more sustainable!
After learning about waste in the Year 4 STP unit, two Year 4 girls wanted to encourage the school community to be more sustainable. Next week, please bring in any unwanted, clean clothes that are in good condition and/or any unwanted books in good condition. You can place them in the tubs around LP and UP. On Friday 8 November you can come to the Conference Room at lunch and choose new items. For every item you bring in, you can choose another item. This is based on an honesty system, please be honest! Let’s work together to reduce our waste!
From the JS Action Committee.
Student Sports Achievements
Junior School Athletics
Last week, a number of our Junior School athletes took part in The Western Metropolitan Regional Athletics Championships at Keilor Athletics Track. Competing against tough competition, Raina (1500m), Eva (800m), Cruz (80m Hurdles & High Jump), Jamieson (200m), Loui (200m), Rocco (80m Hurdles), and Mikayla (100m & Long Jump) all gave their best efforts, placing in the top 10 of their respective events.
Special congratulations go to Mikayla (Year 4), who excelled by finishing 2nd in both the 9/10 Girls 100m and Long Jump, securing her place at the State Championships. We wish Mikayla every success when she represents our school at the SSV State Primary Track and Field Championships in November at Lakeside Stadium, Melbourne.
Congratulations to all on your achievements!
Surf Life Saving
Some amazing results from Kardinia students over the weekend at the Victorian Lifesaving Endurance Championships in Mentone.
Summer M U15 Female won - Gold 2km Swim and Gold 4km Board
Niamh N U15 Female - Silver 4km Board and 5th 2km Swim
Kaelan M U15 Male – Gold 4km Board and Silver 2km Swim
(Please get in touch if you have some results we can celebrate!)
Celebrate Diwali with the International Council (Senior School)
Chai and sweet stalls, canteen specials and a bindi photobooth - come and join in the celebrations tomorrow! The diyas created in two workshops this week will adorn the Learning Commons to mark the special occasion. A very special way to celebrate the festival of lights!
Shubh Deephavali!
A Note from the Social Justice Committee
Time to do a spring clean out of your wardrobe?
The Social Justice Committee are doing a collection of clothing, particularly children’s clothing to support Geelong families in need. The clothing must be in good condition and clean. Toiletries are also welcome.
The collection point is now STUDENT SERVICES, and all donations should be in a plastic bag, ready to be stored until the end of the project.
So off to your wardrobe and see what’s there, it’s good therapy.
Library Services News
Student Achievement
Charlton K, year 6, is currently rehearsing with Opera Australia for their upcoming performance of The Magic Flute. Charlton plays one of the three 'Sprites' who help to guide characters on their quest. Charlton has been involved with musical theatre for 3 years, performing with CentreStage, Medimime and Footlight Productions. He also represented Kardinia's junior school as Shrek in Shrek Jr earlier this year.
Charlton will perform on November 9 and 14 at the Geelong Arts Centre and tickets can be purchased https://geelongartscentre.org.au/whats-on/all-events/the-magic-flute/
Careers News
Year 9, 10 & 11 female students interested in a career in Aerospace and Defence?
Then read the details below and apply for this exciting 2025 opportunity to be part of a school holiday program at the end of Term 1 2025.
Community Engagement and Foundation News
Principal’s Dinner - Only 24 Tickets left!
The College Community Council (CCC) warmly invites you to join us for the inaugural Principal's Dinner on Saturday 16 November at The Geelong Club, hosted by the Principal Catherine Lockhart.
With Truffleduck catering this event, it provides a wonderful opportunity to celebrate and reflect on 2024 for the Kardinia International College Community.
There are only limited tickets remaining for the Principal’s Dinner: https://events.humanitix.com/2024-principal-s-dinner
College Community Council (CCC) - Prospective Member Welcome and AGM
Are you familiar with Kardinia’s parent CCC? We’d love to meet and welcome prospective members ready for a new year in 2025.
Join us for an informal gathering (before our AGM) to learn more about what the CCC does, its events and purpose, and how you could contribute to this volunteer parent group (spanning Highview to Year 12).
If you’re keen, please then stay on for the AGM or express your interest for contributing or joining the CCC at a later time. We look forward to meeting you.
Wednesday 13 November
Morongo House (Senior Campus, enter via Kardinia Drive)
6:30pm-7:00pm Meet and Greet (Catered)
7:00pm-8:00pm AGM
RSVP - https://forms.office.com/r/ZfN3X4WcMZ
Combined Reunion - Classes of 1999, 2004, 2009, 2014 & 2019
Not long to go now!The Annual Combined Reunion invites registered Kardinians to celebrate 5-, 10-, 15-, 20- & 25- years since graduating from Kardinia International College.
In 2024, the Classes of 2019, 2014, 2009, 2004 & 1999 are warmly invited to attend their reunion on Friday 8 November 2024. Head to EVENTS on The Kardinians to RSVP: https://kardinians.com/
It has been a while so we look forward to seeing you there!
1 Year Reunion - Class of 2023
The 1 Year Reunion for the Class of 2023 will be held on Friday 15 November.
This function for registered Alumni from the Class of 2023, provides the opportunity to catch up with peers one year after graduation.
Head to EVENTS on The Kardinians to RSVP: https://kardinians.com/
We look forward to seeing you there!
Where Are They Now – Lilian Hudson (Class of 2019) and Fergus Black (Class of 2017)
Alumni Lilian and Fergus have co-written and co-directed a show called 'Day/Night' for the Melbourne Monologue festival being performed at The Butterfly Club -5 Carson Place, off Little Collins Street.
The Melbourne Monologue Festival runs from 28 October to 2 November. Tickets are available at: thebutterflyclub.com/show/day-night
Lilian and Fergus were keen drama students at Kardinia and it would be fabulous to see this show they have written and directed. Get along to support them if you are in Melbourne this week!
Fiona Russell - Community Engagement & Foundation Coordinator
From the Archives
Then and Now - Experiencing Artworks
The current generation of Kardinia students is engaging with cutting-edge technology in their art classes.
The images below highlight a striking contrast: a group of senior students in 2005 viewing gallery artworks, compared to the 2024 students who are studying Australian Landscape Impressionism. This year, they are utilizing VR headsets to participate in a Bob Ross landscape tutorial, which serves as inspiration for creating their own landscape paintings during class.
Photos: College Archives
Fiona Russell - College Archivist
School TV - Having the Alcohol Discussion
Talking to your teenager about alcohol consumption and the potential dangers associated with it can be tricky and overwhelming. However, no matter how difficult this conversation may be, it is an important one to have in order to ensure the safety of our young people.
The legal drinking age in all Australian states and territories is 18 years, however this does not deter some adolescents from experimenting with alcohol. Health experts say that young people are at greater risk of alcohol-related harm than adults as it increases the risk of damage to their developing brain. It is a substance that affects their body, behaviour and decision-making abilities, highlighting the importance of preventing or limiting your teenager’s alcohol use.
End of school and the impending festive season may be a cause for celebration for many teenagers ready to party and wanting to put this year behind them. However, the impact of the pandemic has experts concerned that these celebrations may involve excessive alcohol consumption and result in risky behaviour. Parent and carers can help minimise these risks by influencing sensible drinking habits. It is important to outline the rules and boundaries around age-appropriate alcohol consumption and what the legal implications may be. Although many teenagers are fully aware of the dangers, they put more value on the reward than adults.
Start the conversation today. Parents and carers need to educate their children on when, where and how to drink responsibly.
If you require further guidance or information, contact the Alcohol and Drug Foundation Helpline on 1300 85 85 84 for free confidential support.
Click here to watch this episode: https://kardinia.vic.schooltv.me/wellbeing_news/special-report-having-alcohol-discussion-au
Community
If your child has missed out on their school-based vaccinations, it’s not too late to catch up!
Secondary school immunisations are provided free to students in Year 7 and Year 10. Catch-up for secondary school immunisations is free up to 19 years of age. Barwon Health Immunisation Service will offer a catch-up week at different venues around Geelong from Monday 25 November to Saturday 30 November 2024. This is open to any Year 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 or 12 age students up to 19 years of age, who has missed their immunisations at school.
Booking links for the extra sessions:
📌 Barwon Health North: Tuesday 26 November 3.30pm-6.30pm and Friday 29 November 3.30pm-6.00pm, Barwon Health North,
https://www.trybooking.com/CWAIM
📌 Bellarine: Thursday 28 November, BASC (Bellarine Aquatic Sports Centre), 3.30pm-6.30pm
https://www.trybooking.com/CWBZQ
📌 Belmont: Monday 25 , Wednesday 27, Friday 29 and Saturday 30 November, Barwon Health Vaccination Centre, Belmont
https://www.trybooking.com/CWCAE
Students can also book in at any of our weekly regular clinics via our webpage: https://bit.ly/BHImmunisation
To see if your child is due for any vaccines, check your child’s immunisation history statement on the Australian Immunisation Register using your MyGov account.
If your child is over 14 years of age, they will need to access their immunisation history statement themselves through their own MyGov account or the Medicare mobile app.
Learn more about school-based vaccinations and why they’re important: https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/immunisation-in-secondary-schools
