Message from the President

On 4 February 1890 Kingswood College (then New College) opened its doors and 125 years later the College is still going strong.  So this year there is plenty to celebrate and I encourage all Wyvernians to get involved!

There will be a number of activities and events over the year to celebrate the 125 year milestone.  A number of great excuses to get together with old class mates, so mark these in your diaries:

14 to 26 April 2015 – Archive exhibition – take a trip down memory lane. The exhibition will feature a wide range of items from our archives including pictures, uniforms, old books and documents and film footage from the early years of the College.

25 July 2015 - 125 year Gala Dinner at Leonda by the Yarra – book a table with a few of your old class mates.

10 October 2015 – Community Carnival with fireworks!

There are lots of other events at the College which are open to all Wyvernians - for the old thespians, musicians and lovers of the arts; we highlight Twilight Jazz on this week and the College production Hairspray.

Be sure to read our online archive on the 125 year history of the College. We’d love to hear from you about your time at the College and would value any photos and stories you can contribute.

Travel, travel, travel! That is the message from one of our featured Wyvernians Kim Noakes from the Class of 2003.  Thank you to Kim for sharing his story.

We also feature Evan Walker from the Class of 1952.  Evan lived a full and involved life.  His father was also the principal of the college (C.F. Walker).  Evan had remained involved and in touch with the College since leaving in 1952 but sadly passed in February 2015.

Other features – the opening of the Sports Centre, 125 year celebration book, and Reunions.

For those that are due for a Reunion this year please book early, ensure your details are up to date and, if you haven’t already, catch us on Facebook or the LinkedIn Group
KingswoodBoxHillWyvernians.

I hope to see many of you around the College this year.  If you would like to contribute in some way please contact me or the College.  It would be great to hear from you.

Stuart Castle
President Wyvernians

125 years celebration online archive

Kingswood College is celebrating 125 years of education in 2015.

To mark this magnificent milestone, we've started an online archive including a blog that stretches all the way bag to the opening of the College in 1890.

We'd love to hear from you about your time at the College and welcome any stories and photos you have.

Enjoy reading about our wonderful school.

Click here to visit the online archive

Vale Evan Walker Class of 1952

The Kingswood College Council, Principal, staff and alumni community were deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Evan Walker, AO (11 February 1935 – 16 February 2015), an old collegian and highly respected member of the Kingswood College community.

Evan was the fifth child born to Kingswood College’s longest-serving principal Charles Fitzroy (C.F) Walker and his wife Ethel.

Read full article here

Kim Noakes Class of 1997

My name is Kim Noakes. My parents moved me to Kingswood College Junior School in 1990 to join my brother. I commenced Year 5 and stayed through until I graduated from Year 12 in 1997.

What are some of your proudest moments?
Personally
My proudest moment so far was watching my wife give birth to our son Oliver in London. It was almost fairytale-like as her bedside view from the 7th floor of the hospital was over the River Thames looking directly at Big Ben and the gothic architecture of the Houses of Parliament in Westminster. We had moved to London almost a decade earlier as an engaged couple and never thought we would still be there, married and becoming parents away from the place we called home.

Vocationally
My proudest moment by far vocationally was finally landing a job at Canon whilst still living in the UK. I had a solid photographic background (son of a photographer, studied photography after leaving school, worked in a camera store and even represented Canon for an agency) and until then I had done so many jobs I disliked (bordering on ‘hated’), which were extremely demoralising and affected my life at home. To finally land a job in the company I had dreamt about working for gave me an entirely new lease on life.

Read full article here

125 years combined Reunion

Sunday 19 April 11.30am

A super Reunion to celebrate 125 years of Kingswood College will be held at the Box Hill Golf Club on Sunday 19 April from 11.30am – 3.30pm.

The cost is $45.00 per person including a two-course lunch with drinks available at bar prices.

This combined Reunion is for:

10 years (Class of 2005),
15 years (Class of 2000),
20 years (Class of 1995),
25 years (Class of 1990),
30 years (Class of 1985),
35 years (Class of 1980) and 40+ years (Class of 1975 and prior).

If you graduated from Kingswood College in any of these years we’d love you to attend. For bookings please go to Trybooking.

Archives Exhibition

Tuesday 14 April – Sunday 26 April

Archives Exhibition, Box Hill Community Arts Centre

The exhibition will officially open on Tuesday 14 April at 4.00pm and everyone is welcome.

On display is 125 years of material from our archives. Come along and catch a glimpse of what schooling was like at the College in the 1890s and early 20th century to today.

Twilight Jazz

Thursday 26 March 6.30pm

Kingswood’s Jazz Picnic

Twilight Jazz is the first of the Kingswood College concerts in our ‘Seasons of Music’ for 2015.

Tables and chairs are provided for families to share food while Kingswood College staff, students and tutors entertain with an exciting program of Jazz, Blues and popular music.

Brimacombe Hall - 6.30pm onwards

BYO Food and drink

Cabaret seating - tables and chairs

125 Years Celebration Book

Celebrating 125 years of education at New College, Box Hill Grammar School and Kingswood College, this book is a must-have memento for your coffee table.

The book is available for purchase from our College Reception for $45, and will also be available at the combined Reunion.

College Production of Hairspray

Thursday 14 May - Saturday 16 May

Students from Years 6 - 12 will present the high-energy, get-up and dance musical Hairspray for this year's College Production.

A fast-moving, entertaining and sing-a-long production, Hairspray is a feel-good story that everyone can relate to. Hairspray is a must-see musical that all the family will enjoy.

Click here to book tickets

125 Years Gala Dinner

Saturday 25 July 7.00pm

A special evening to celebrate 125 years of education, all members past and present of the Kingswood College community including Alumni are invited to attend the Gala Dinner.

Leonda By The Yarra

7.00 pm – midnight

Leonda by the Yarra

3 course dinner including drinks

Entertainment by Chunky Jam

Dress: cocktail / lounge suit 

Tickets: $125 each

Bookings open in April via Trybooking.


 

Kingswood College Community Carnival

Saturday 10 October 3pm - 8pm finishing with fireworks

The highlight of a year of celebrations, the Kingswood College Community Carnival is the culmination of our 125 years program of events.

The Community Carnival will have something for everyone including a fantastic range of stalls, activities, rides and entertainment for kids of all ages – big and small.

A fun afternoon out for the whole family the Community Carnival will finish with a spectacular fireworks display at dusk.

Gates open at 3pm and everyone is welcome!

Kingswood College Sports Centre Opening

On Saturday 28 February Senator Mitch Fifield officially opened the revitalised Sports Centre at Kingswood College.

While the Australian Government provided significant funding to this project from the Capital Grants Program, it is important to recognise and celebrate the $766,900 contribution by Kingswood College through fundraising by the school community, which was double the Government contribution.

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