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Kingswood College Newsletter
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College start and finish times 2015
As part of our Model for Learning the College is committed to providing programs that develop the Mind, Body, Heart and Spirit of every student and an essential part of this is our wellbeing program.
In 2014 the time that was allocated to the Learning Matters and Wellbeing program was scattered in small pockets of time across the week. To provide a greater allocation of time for our wellbeing program the College has reviewed the timetable and structure of the school day. We are also committed to providing time for increasing our co-curricular learning opportunities at the College, as part of our next Strategic Plan.
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Message from the Principal
Thank you to parents, staff and Council members for attending the Strategic Plan meeting last Thursday. It was a great way to hear from the community ways in which the College can pursue our vision of being a world class school, known for innovation, collaboration and engagement, where our students’ potential soars, because we nurture and challenge them to know themselves and achieve their personal best.
This month we have reflected and celebrated what has been achieved by the students in our care. Last week on Friday we had a fabulous evening at the Year 10 Graduation Dinner and students, parents and staff celebrated the journey through Middle School with style, dancing the night away! The journey for our Class of 2014 students has come to an end. They have completed their exams and on Wednesday night at the Valedictory Dinner we had a final celebration of our partnership with this outstanding group of students. We wish them well, good health, happiness and many adventures in the next chapter of their lives!
Next Friday we will celebrate the Junior School journey of our Year 6 students, and I am sure it will be an enjoyable occasion.
This weekend our HPV team will be competing in the RACV Energy Breakthrough at Marybourough. We wish the riders, pit crew, staff, parents and visitors best wishes for an exciting weekend and look forward to hearing the results!
Elisabeth Lenders
Principal
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Kathryn throws her way to Gold!
Year 11 student Kathryn Brooks participated in the Victorian All Schools Track and Field Championships on Saturday 8 November.
Kathryn represented Kingswood College in the U18 Women's Javelin and won Gold with a throw of 49.32m ahead of Madeline Woods of Mentone Girls Grammar (32.40m) and Chloe Robertson of Cathedral College Wangaratta (31.73m).
She progresses to the Australian All Schools Championships, representing Victoria, which will be held in Adelaide from 5-7 December 2014.
In August she was selected in the Athletics Australia U19 Talent Squad and attended a four-day camp at the Australian Institute of Sport in September where she participated in training and mentoring sessions with past Commonwealth Games and Olympic athletes. She is looking forward to another camp with Athletics Australia in January at Melbourne University.
Kathryn is most appreciative of the support of Box Hill Athletics Club and particularly her coach, Commonwealth Games Decathlete, Steve Cain.
Congratulations Kathryn.
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Box Hill Rotary Art Show
Kingswood College was among four schools in the Whitehorse region that were invited to participate in the Box Hill Annual Art Show at Box Hill Town Hall. VCE Art students Nicola Bullen and Ryan Coghlan were selected as finalists to participate in this prestigious inaugural exhibition at the birthplace of Australian Impressionism.
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Kingswood College Girls’ Vocal Group
The Kingswood College Girls’ Vocal Group (GVG) sang beautifully on Sunday 16 November at the Surrey Hills Uniting Church for their ‘Stand Up Concert'. Many community members commented on how much they enjoyed their music and the quality of their performance. It is a busy time of year and the organisers were very grateful for the girls participation in the concert.
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Junior School Sofcrosse Tournament
Kingswood College welcomed over 220 students from seven schools across the Blackburn District Primary Sports Association (BDPSSA) for the second annual Sofcrosse Tournament. The day was a tremendous success with students competing in boys, girls and mixed competitions. Kingswood’s mixed team consisting of Olivia Bell, Kate Hodgson, Jenny Qin, Melanie Makris, Abi Dods, Nick Scholes, Will Chambers, James Sugden, James Read, Tom Sun, Jack Mansfield and Hamish Butler came 2nd overall. Congratulations to all involved and thank you to Mr Ian Leith, supported by Nick Farley from Surrey Park Lacrosse Club for coordinating such a great event.
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Hairspray auditions
The quest for our 2015 ‘Hairspray’ cast began last week. More than 150 students auditioned for their chance to be involved in one of next year’s biggest calendar events. Hairspray will be performed as part of our 125 year celebrations.
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Year 8 Science Talent Search prizes
Congratulations to the following Year 8 girls who were awarded prizes and bursaries for their entries in the Science Talent Search:
Sabina Aitkin:
Minor bursary and an invitation to a special celebratory function for her experimental research titled ‘Can Detergents Kill Plants?’
Margaret Chambers:
Minor bursary sponsored by The Australian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology for her Creative Writing titled ‘It’s the Bee’s Burden’
Catherine Chen and Brinda Salasan:
Minor bursary from the University of Melbourne – School of Physics
For their Science Photography ‘The Perplexing Colour Purple’
Melinda Blake
Year 8 Coordinator
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Year 9 Wellbeing Day
Last Thursday 13 November a wellbeing day was held for the Year 9 students.
The girls participated in 'The Girl Effect' run by Enlighten Education and the boys participated in The Odyssey Program.
The girls learnt about friendships, personal safety, the media and self- image. They enjoyed discussing such issues and loved hearing from the presenter, Becca.
The boys looked at mateship, making decisions and anger management.
It was a fun filled day with many great activities.
Maddie King
Year 9 student
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News from the Junior School
Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program – volunteers needed 2015!
Thank you to the few who have replied to last week’s call for volunteers for the 2015 Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program. 2015 Year 3 and 4 students will be involved, therefore if you are a current Year 2 or Year 3 parent who wants to get involved please email Aaron Loats aaron.loats@kingswoodcollege.vic.edu.au, Roger Dillon dillon.r@kingswoodcollege.vic.edu.au or Leeanne Pike pike.l@kingswoodcollege.vic.edu.au to express your interest.
Prep – Year 6 Swimming
Congratulations to all Prep – Year 6 students involved in our recent swimming lessons. These are an important part of our Physical Education and Health program and indeed provide life skills which are so important to us in Australia. Students had a wonderful time and improved their skills tremendously over the seven days of the program. We look forward to our swimming carnival at Aqualink at the end of the year on Monday 1 December. Parents are welcome to attend. Information was previously emailed.
Aaron Loats
Head of Junior School
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My New York city marathon experience
After the big plane trip with Oscar and Nicholas and my biggest supporter, Kristy, we landed in the Big Apple on the Wednesday night, three days before the race. Due to taking sleeping tablets, I was on NYC time zone within a day. Shame it took the boys four!
On the Friday I had my first unforgettable experience – I ran through Central Park whilst chatting away to Robert De Castella, brother of my fantastic running coach, Anthony. He was over there with his Indigenous Marathon Project (IMP) group of ten indigenous participants. I met ‘Digger’ and Jane, 60 something’s from Australia, over there for their 134th and 137th marathons!
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Kingswood College and White Ribbon Day
On Tuesday 25 November Kingswood College will mark White Ribbon Day. All students in Years 4 - 9 are encouraged to support the day and may choose to purchase a white ribbon to wear on their uniform.
White Ribbon Day is the International Day of the Elimination of Violence against Women. Originating in Canada in 1991, White Ribbon is the world’s largest male-led movement to end men’s violence against women and is active in more than 60 countries.
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Year 4 Sharing the Planet
On Thursday 27 November Year 4 students will be selling ice cream cones to raise money for Vine Support Network, a charity that supports families in Africa who have lost their husbands/fathers.
The ice creams will be $1.00
Leeanne Pike
Year 4 Classroom Teacher
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Uniting Church Toy and Canned Food Appeal
We are collecting toys and canned food for the Uniting Church Toy Appeal. These gifts will be placed under the tree at St James Church at our Prep - Year 8 Christmas Service on Tuesday 9 December 2014.
Donations can be left at either ELC, Junior, Middle, Senior School receptions or the Admin office prior to the last day of school.
Rev Greg Beck
Chaplain
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Celebration DVD 2014
To commemorate the occasion, Celebration 2014 was captured on DVD.
You can order your own copy now by completing the form and returning payment by Friday 5 December 2014.
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Fees in advance
Parents may elect to pay all fees due in 2015 in advance and receive a 3.5% discount.
Payment must be received by the College no later than 5.00pm Tuesday 9 December 2014 to be eligible for this discount.
For further details please contact Anne Salamouras in the Business Office.
Lee Perry
Business Manager
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Careers News
Year 9 Career Interviews: Year 9 students recently commenced their 1:1 Career and Pathway Plan interviews with the Careers Counsellor. These interviews are an integral part of the Year 10 Enterprise Program. The purpose of the Career Plan is to assist the students to plan their transition through the senior years, further education, training or employment. The students will continue to review and update their Career Plans.
To access the Careers Newsletter, please click on the following link: Careers Newsletter, and then click on ‘Important Information’ to view current and past editions of the Careers Newsletter
Julie Glanvill
Careers Counsellor
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Surrey Hills Uniting Church
Christmas fun for the whole family
Sunday 14 December, 5.00pm - 7.00pm
Click here for details
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