newsletterKillester College

Principal’s Message

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30th June 2017

Dear Parents and Friends,

We have reached the midway point of the school year and if you didn’t pick up your daughter’s report last night you will receive it by post during the holidays. Please take the opportunity to discuss the report with your daughter to identify two or three things that she might do at both school and home to improve her learning. Despite the many activities on offer many girls do not avail themselves of these opportunities. I encourage girls to embrace new experiences next semester as extending ourselves in one areas always has a positive correlation on our overall development as a person.

The past week has continued to be filled with activity with the Student council holding a number of activities across the week. Year 7 students also participated in ‘Jump Rope for Heart’. I have to admit that I don’t miss the challenge of skipping but I admire the energy the girls showed in participating in this event. Year 10 students had an opportunity to go to Scienceworks on Monday and to explore the world of science – a great finish to their semester. Our VCAL girls and Years 9 and 10 language students also ventured out of the school for a variety of activities to complete their learning for Term 2. Year 7 students hosted the school assembly yesterday and did an excellent job as presenters. The girls reported on many of the activities they have been engaged with this term. It is a very proud moment to see how their confidence has grown since February and to know that they are embracing secondary school life. Well done to all the teachers who are working with this year level.

Congratulations to the LOTE Department on the outstanding results in the Language Perfect competition. This is a worldwide competition and Killester came fourth overall and first in the categories of Italian and Indonesian. This is a fantastic effort and at yesterday’s assembly, many girls received special trophies and certificates to recognise their achievements.

A special mention also to Selina Heng who received the Pierre de Coubertin Award, sponsored by the Australian Olympic Committee This Award is given to a student who shows the qualities of an Olympian – leadership, participation and friendship. Serena was selected for this award for the consistent way she has exhibited these qualities over her years as a student at Killester. A well-deserved recipient, congratulations Selina.

Our school band left yesterday for Castlemaine. The girls are on a 3-day tour and will be playing at primary schools, on the Steam train, at the local market and busking. Ms Addis and Mr Hickey have organised this event. It is an amazing opportunity for students to develop their performance skills and work collaboratively. Next week, our netball teams will be competing in the International Netball Competition to be held at the Waverley Netball Centre. The girls have been training hard for this and been coached by past students, Daniella Tomaselli and Morgan Thomas and PE staff. We wish the girls every success. Sincere thanks to our Music and PE staff who are offering these opportunities for girls during the holidays. It is a testament to their passion and enthusiasm for girls to have rich experiences.

Wishing you and your family a safe and happy holiday,

Leanne Di StefanoPrincipal

Thank you to all who contributed to the collection for St

Vincent de Paul at last week’s Mass for the Poor

Our Prayer for the Homeless Hear our prayer today for all women and men, boys and girls who are homeless this cold winter day. For those sleeping under bridges, in abandoned buildings, in doorways or bus stations. For those who can only find shelter for the night but must wander in the daytime. For families broken because they could not afford to pay the rent. For those who have no relatives or friends who can take them in. For those who have no place to keep possessions that remind them who they are. For those who are cold, afraid and hopeless. For all these people, we pray that you will provide shelter, security and hope. We pray for those of us with warm houses and comfortable beds that we not be lulled into complacency and forgetfulness.Jesus, help us to see your face in the eyes of every homeless person we meet so that we may be empowered through word and deed, and through the political means we have, to bring justice and peace to those who are homeless. Amen. Monroe Catholic Elementary Schools

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The Week Ahead

JULY

Monday 17th

OFFICE CLOSED

Tuesday18th

TERM 3 COMMENCESSTUDENTS RETURNYr 7 Cultural Infusion Incursion Yr 10 2018 Subject Selection Briefing P5

Wednesday19th

Yr 10 Subject Selections OpenYr 10 Pathways Info NightDante Alighieri Poetry FinalsCopeland Theatre, Melbourne Uni Yr 10-12 My Fair Lady Excursion 4.30pm-10.30pm

Thursday20th

SCSA AFL‘Sleepover for the Homeless Event’ Kennedy Hall from 6.30pm - Yr 11/12

Friday21st

Yr 12 2018 Subject Selection Briefing P3

HOLIDAY OFFICE HOURSMONDAY TO FRIDAY

8.30AM TO 3.30PM

Out and About ..............................

Last Friday we had the Poor Person's Mass and filled the shelves of the St Vincent de Paul's food bank. It has been a busy week with the commencement of Semester Two for VCE students on Monday. On Tuesday Year 7s completed the fundraising challenge, Jump Rope for Heart, whilst Year 8s had a LOTE day in the city. Staff have been completing reports and, yesterday, we had the final school assembly for this term. Yesterday the music teachers, Katy Addis and Bernie Hickey, and 23 students headed off to Castlemaine to play across a number of venues until Sunday. If you are in the area of the tourist train between Castlemaine and Maldon tomorrow you will hear them playing.

The holiday program has planned visits to Myuna Farm, Eastland and the movies. If you have any queries, please contact Katie Mills here at the College.

On Sunday 16th July two girls from Hong Kong will arrive for the Immersion Program. They will stay with a family from Killester and attend school for two and a half weeks. Thanks to the Rae family (Bridget Year 11) for hosting this year. Mazenod is also a part of this program, with two boys also joining them.

Next term commences with a student free day on Monday 17th July. Students commence on Tuesday 18th July, with Year 7s having a cultural day with their Humanities teachers and visitors from the Aboriginal Cultural Infusion group.

Best wishes to everyone for the holiday period - stay safe and warm.

Loreto CannonSchool Organisation and Community Development

Congratulations to everyone who competed in the music quiz at last Monday night's concert. We have a very well educated audience and many people got nearly all of the answers. We took the people who answered the most questions and put them all in a hat. The winning family to be drawn out was the Abela family. Your prize can be picked up from the office.

Here are the answers to the quiz. In the mood – Glenn Miller bandSomewhere Over the Rainbow – Judy GarlandFever – Peggy LeeAll Shook Up – ElvisBlue Moon – Mel TormeCrocodile Rock – Elton JohnCandy Man – Christina AguileraHit the Road Jack – Ray CharlesIt Don’t mean a thing – Ella FitzgeraldGreat Balls of Fire – Jerry Lee LewisFeeling Good – Michael BubleBoogie Woogie Bugle Boy – Andrews sistersNew York – Frank Sinatra

Katy Addis, Music Learning Leader

Quiz Winners

Killester Working Bee - 29th July

Come and join the fun on Saturday 29 July from 9.00am to 12.00pm. Enjoy a scrumptious morning team and some great company.

Abby Walsh and Liana Donnelly Leading the School Assemby with Mrs Michel Kennedy

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Pierre De Coubertin Awards

On Friday 23rd June one hundred and forty senior secondary school students were involved in the annual Pierre De Coubertin Awards Ceremony, as well as International Olympic Day. This year’s awards were held at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). Selena Heng was selected as the Killester College award recipient. She was supported and accompanied by sports leaders, Karina Diaz and Jennifer Wang. Karina, Jennifer and Selena attended the Olympic Academy on Thursday, where they were able to meet both current and former olympians (including holding Catherine Skinner’s gold medal!), visit the National Sports Museum as well as meeting Olympic Academy representatives and other Pierre De Coubertin award recipients from other schools. Named after the founder of the modern Olympics, Pierre De Coubertin, the award recognises students who demonstrate academic excellence and sporting prowess as well as exemplifying the olympic values. Pierre De Coubertin believed that the qualities of initiative, team work, sportsmanship and fair play should be encouraged in youth who participate in sport. Selena Heng has been involved in numerous sports from Year 7 to Year 12 (even competing in the SCSA cross-country last week). Selena was nominated not only because of her sporting participation but also because of her demonstration of the Olympic values through Killester College sport. On Friday evening, Selena was presented with her award in front of her family, Olympians, teachers and other award recipients. Selena should be commended on her commitment and attitude towards sport at Killester College, she is a most deserving Pierre de Coubertin award winner. Congratulations Selena!

Guitar/Bass Soiree

Last Tuesday night saw the third of the music soirees for semester one. This time it was the guitar students beautifully supported by their teacher Mr Nick Maurer and the brass students performing in front of their family and friends in a supportive environment. I am sure all of the girls got some pleasure in performing although there is always a mixture of nerves and tension beforehand. This is a really important part of the instrumental program as solo performance is very difficult and the girls learn a lot about themselves in this environment. Everyone performed very well on the night which started with a Moonlight Air, a touch of Beiber, a trip to London, some Tequila, a Snappy rag, a trip to the American Civil War, some Grande and finished with a terrific version of Hotel California. Well done to all the girls and thanks to their very supportive family and friends.

Bernie HickeyMusic Learning Leader

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On 26th June 2017, the Year 10 went on an excursion to Scienceworks. Although the morning was cold and most of us were ready to shift to holiday mode, we all eagerly awaited arrival to Scienceworks as some of us had not been there for five years.

The year level was split into two groups, one first going to the open gallery whilst the other heading to the Lighting Room. In the open gallery, there was a variety of interactive displays, presenting technology of the past, of the present and of the hopeful future. In the Sportwork exhibition, many girls found themselves racing against Cathy Freeman or in the Paralympics, racing in a wheelchair. In addition, on the balcony above the exhibition, there were several delightful re-enactments of Romeo and Juliet as well as Titanic.

In the Lightning Room, we were enlightened to an education show about energy, witnessing lightning in front of our very eyes. What made the show all the more amusing was watching several of our friends go up to volunteer for some activities.

We then headed to the Planetarium, where we watched a documentary film called Our Living Climate. Many of the girls certainly enjoyed the recliner chairs that the Planetarium had to offer as well as the show. We were also treated to some stargazing, which helped us to realise that our skills in identifying constellations was less than average. The overall experience of the Planetarium was quite trippy, as it almost felt like we were leaving Earth and going into the outer space!

The excursion to Scienceworks was enjoyable and a remarkable end to the term, providing us with new memories we will be sure to cherish – even in spite of the immense threat of bird poo when walking outside!

Joanna Guelas, Year 10, St Mark

Yr 10 Scienceworks Excursion

On the bone-chilling morning of Wednesday 21st July, a group of dedicated Killester girls from Years 7-12 arrived at Yarra Bend Park in Fairfield for the fierce SCSA Cross Country competition. The course was to be completed over 3kms and although it had started off as a gloomy wet day, soon enough the weather was on our side, with clear skies for all the upcoming races. The Juniors were first to start off the day, followed by the Intermediates and Seniors. Despite our nerves and the frigid cold, we were all very excited and motivated to do our best. It seemed like all our Monday morning and Thursday lunchtime training had paid off as Killester placed fourth out of 11 schools overall! A big congratulations also, is to be given to Sienna Quinn as she placed nineth in the Junior division! Killester truly demonstrated great sportsmanship and encouragement for their teammates, with even some of the juniors cheering and running alongside the seniors crossing the finishing line. A special thanks must be given to the teachers - Ms Roberts, Ms Kennedy, Ms Neville and Ms Dodgson, who helped guide and manage our team. Without them, this day would not have been possible! Overall, the SCSA Cross Country competition was a major success, we had a good run and I will surely miss being part of such a great team.

Fiona Trieu, Killester Cross Country Captain 2017

SCSA Cross Country

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Year Visual Art: Landscapes, Trees and Seedpods

This semester in YEAR 7 VISUAL ART the students have studied the natural world of LANDSCAPES, TREES & SEED PODS. The students have used the media of acrylic paint in the Painting Unit and clay in the Ceramic Unit to inspire their designs. The students visual diary is essential in the planning of their artworks. They start by brainstorming their topic, making mind maps, researching visual images of their topic, sketching a number of composition options to result in their final design. These steps are all part of the students 'Design Thinking' techniques of creative, critical and reflective thinking that result in high quality Artworks the students are to be proud of. The students also spend time learning how to use the chosen media involving new skills and techniques.

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On the 22nd of June, the Year 11’s of Killester College shared a memorable PD day. Together, we learnt about the importance of decision making and problem solving through the help of talented guest speakers, Rhiannon Tracey and Catherine Manning. Rhiannon, shared the importance of how the decisions we make affect the outcome of our life whether it be positive or negative. She shared with us her life changing story, of how she became a quadriplegic and most importantly how she bounced back from this situation and against all odds and still seeks to live her life to the fullest.

Catherine Manning talked about equality, the importance of having positive outlook on our choices and being comfortable in our own skin. She manifested the importance of this through a creativity activity of making a pocket full of affirmations about ourselves, and sharing affirmations with our friends. She highlighted the importance of friendship, and how to tackle obstacles that may arise in our relationships in the future. We participated in acting out scenarios which may frequently arise in our friendships, especially with girls and tackling the most effective way to resolve these problems.

The Year 11’s sealed the day with a delightful shared lunch within our homerooms, further developing the friendships within our year level. Our last activity of the day was about the importance of relaxation as we all gladly joined in some stretching and meditation. Overall, the day was a huge success and taught us many valuable lessons, which we can carry with us throughout our lives both in and out of Killester.

Elisha Barrow and Gurpreet Kaur, Year 11

Year 11 PD Day Student Report

Jump Rope for Heart is a fundraising and physical activity program based around skipping. It teaches school aged children how to keep fit and healthy, all while having fun and raising vital funds for heart disease research and education.

On the 27th of June all the year 7’s had a fantastic time doing Jump Rope for Heart. We all went into the hall and skipped for 2 hours in the annual jump off, there were prizes to be won and fun to be had!

Earlier in the year Montana who works for Jump Rope for Heart taught us all different ways of skipping, so on the day we were all attempted to do all of those fun ways of skipping. We also did some competitions against each other and against other classes. There was individual skipping, partner skipping and class skipping. The class that always seemed to win was St Rose as they had great skippers. All students were enthusiastic and positive throughout the session and were fantastic!

Overall, the year 7s raised a total of $1,813 which is an amazing effort, well done! Well done to Sienna Slater raising a massive $374 and St Elizabeth for altogether as a class raising $657.

Well done to all students!

Liana, Annie and Abby, Year 7

Year 7 Jump Rope for Heart

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Year 7 2019Enrolments

closes Friday 25th August, 2017

Open Now

Educating today’s young women for tomorrow

MulticulturalDinner

The Killester Involvement Committee in conjunction withThe Multicultural Affairs Division of the Victorian Governmentproudly presents the

Saturday 16th September 2017 at 7.00pm

Dress: Neat casual or Cultural DressB.Y.O. Alcohol, drinks and glasses

$20 per person - Limited to 120 peopleEntertainment by the Killester Students

Dinner will be a smorgasbord of main courses anddesserts from at least ten different cultures

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Family Learning Centre

Conversation English Classes at Killester

On Mondays

Conversational English Classes will be held on Mondays from 9.30 to 11.30 am.

They will be held in the Family Learning Centre. Please report to the reception when you come into the school.

. Classes run each Monday till end of term

Please bring a pen and an exercise book or note pad.

Morning tea will be provided.

Classes are free. There is no cost to participants

All parents and families of Killester and wider community are welcome to join these classes.

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Buy and SellSecond-hand TextbooksSecond-hand Uniforms

Helpful tips• Be patient items transact all year round

• Peak trading times: Textbooks: Nov-Mar Uniforms: Change of season; end of year and year start

• Listing Wanted and For Sale Ads gets results

• Our unique Ad Matching Service shows you who to transact with, and will save you lots of time

• Be realistic when pricing items

• Telephoning sellers provides a quicker response as many people do not regularly check their emails

• Pre-arrange who to transact with if your items are still being used and write the availability date in your Ad

• Respect other browsers and remember to Delist your Ads promptly when no longer needed

• Meet somewhere convenient to transact, don’t make special trips and just fit it in to your normal activities

• List Wanted & For Sale Ads (Browsers tell each other what they require and what they have to sell).

• The school’s book and uniform lists are loaded into the system to make the Ad listing process easy, fast and accurate.

• Our Ad Matching service shows you - Exactly the right items to buy - Who has the most items you need - The cheapest items

• Assistance is provided to accurately price items.

• Buyers contact Sellers, and arrange where and when to transact.

• Excellent email and telephone helplines are provided: 0438 743 444

Second-hand textbook& uniform trading systems

• Calculators• Sporting items• Musical items• Electronics & DVD’s• Stationery

Also Buy & Sell

• Like New 70%• Excellent 60%• Very Good 50%• Good 40%

Pricing Guide

• Browse and search the for sale ads for free• Single items can be advertised for $1.50• Annual subscriptions $21.95 (includes Ad Matching)

Cost

• Register on the Sustainable School Shop website - www.sustainableschoolshop.com.au

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K I L L E S T E R C O L L E G E

433 Springvale Road, Springvale 3171 Telephone: (03) 9547 5000

Fax: (03) 9547 6621 Email: principal@killester.catholic.edu.au

ABN 785 349 953 534 June 2017

KILLESTER COLLEGE TENNIS COACHING

PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS – 2017 – Term 3 Third Term coaching lessons for 2017 will commence on Tuesday 18th July and will end on Friday, 22 September. Tennis coaching this year is taken by Stephen Sruk, who was a member of the winning 1997 State Grade Pennant team for Dendy Park and in 1999 played in the winning State Grade team for Royal South Yarra. Stephen also won the Victorian Hardcourt Singles Championships in 1995 and was runner-up in 1997. He is a registered T.C.A.V. and Tennis Australia Club Professional Qualified Coach. Classes will be conducted on Monday to Friday, lunchtimes from 12.40pm. The lessons will be 45 minutes in duration but alternative times and days can be arranged. The cost for the nine week term will be $90.00 for a tennis lesson each week (consisting of maximum six students per group). New students will be placed into groups with vacancies. You will be informed of available time slots when the reply slip is returned to Stephen or school office. If you would like some more information or interested in having tennis lessons, contact Stephen Sruk – Mobile Phone 0419 311 291 by Friday 28 July so that groups and times can be arranged according to available time slots.

REPLY SLIP NAME ______________________________________ CLASS _____________________ TELEPHONE NO. ____________________________ ROOM NO. __________________ EXPERIENCE: Beginner Intermediate Advanced (Please circle one answer) PREFERRED DAY, IF AVAILABLE:

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DATE: 8 & 9 August 2017 TIME: 9.00am to 4.00pm

VENUE: Cardinal Knox Centre 383 Albert Street, East Melbourne VIC 3002

COST: $550 per person (includes Companion manual, journal, morning tea and lunch)

TRAINER: Paula Sharp & Mary Brown

ENQUIRIES: Paula Sharp Phone: 03 9287 5505 Email: paula.sharp@ccam.org.au REGISTER ONLINE AT: www.goodgrief.org.au TRAINING CODE (SKU): YV170801

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DATE: 3 August 2017 TIME: 9.00am to 4.00pm

VENUE: Cardinal Knox Centre, Cathedral Room 383 Albert Street East Melbourne VIC 3002

COST: $285 per person (includes Companion manual and journal)

TRAINERS: Patricia Williams rsj and Paula Sharp

ENQUIRIES: Paula Sharp Phone: 03 9287 5505 Email: Paula.Sharp@ccam.org.au

REGISTER ONLINE AT: www.goodgrief.org.au TRAINING CODE (SKU): PV170801