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Principal’s Message

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Prayer

25 May, 2018

Dear Parents and Friends,

For the first time at Killester College we have experienced Wellbeing week. The wellbeing of all members of our community is naturally an ongoing focus at Killester, but this week wellbeing has been prominent,with activities for students and staff on some mornings and during every lunchtime. Tai Chi, Zumba, Yoga, guest speakers and forums on various wellbeing issues have featured. Students and staff have participated enthusiastically and an awareness of caring pastorally for one another has underpinned the week.

Wellbeing and learning and teaching are the yin and yang of education. Neither construct works effectively without the other. Our school community is a happy and positive one, and also values hard work and growth. Students, staff and parents are all constantly learning, particularly in a time where society is constantly examining what is valuable and worthwhile. This week has helped us reflect on how important simple happiness is. It is paramount that we all experience enjoyment and fulfilment from things we spend the majority of our time on. At the heart of this are relationships between all members of our community.

Young people are still learning social and emotional skills during adolescence and even into their twenties. As adults, we are sometimes challenged by the question of how to best assist our daughters and students to navigate this part of their lives. Understanding ourselves and other people is an integral part of every lesson, whether it be as part of the subject matter or skills being taught or as part of the interaction between teacher and student, teacher and parent or teacher and teacher. We must be aware of our own personal strengths and also be able to recognise these in others. When we set goals these are more meaningful if they are related to what we know we are good at, either academically, physically, emotionally or socially.

As we all reflect further on our first wellbeing week, we should think further about how we feel affects how we learn and how we teach.

Best wishes for the upcoming week,

Stephen McPhailTeaching and Learning Coodinator

God of Mercy,

For those who face any hardships or dif-

ficulty during their lives,

We pray that they are supported and

encouraged by their family and friends.

Help us to stay positive and

encourage others to always try their best.

We make this prayer through Jesus, who

teaches us to have strength and courage

through hard times.

Amen

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The Week Ahead

MAY/JUNE - ARTS WEEK

Monday28th

VCAL Aged Care Excurs - P1-LunchLife Skills Excursion P1-4

Tuesday29th

Production Rehearsal The Drum Theatre 9am-5pmEmpowering Girls P4SESG Sport 2.30pm-4.30pm

Wednesday30th

Casual DayYr 12 Drama Ensemble 7pm

Thursday31st

Yr 12 VCAL Botanical Gardens Excursion P1-LunchYr 11 VCAL SPSDS Excurs P1-LunchTafe Tasters Excursion 12.30pm-5.00pm

Friday1st

Peer Support P3Soccer Session - Lunch

Out and About

Interview someone who is a force for good in your community for the 2018 Young Journalist Award. Entries close Friday 25 May. Go to www.australiancatholics.com.au for more details or ask your English teacher.

Geraldine Nunn Yr 7-9 English Learning Area Leader

2018 Young Journalist Award ‘Voices of Hope’

Parents and Friends are warmly invited to join one of the three committees that meet to support the College and to share ideas and planning with staff and Stewardship Council members in the areas of Policies; Risks and Resources; or Killester Involvement Committee.

Killester Committees Invitation to Join

Killester Crossing Instructions

IMPORTANT: All Students must wait for the Crossing Supervisor to indicate when it is safe to cross the road. Under no circumstances is any student to cross the road before the supervisor blows the whistle.

Year 8 Morning Tea

Applications for the CSEF allowance close on 22/6/18, so, after this date, applications will not be accepted and you will not receive the $225.00 per child from the Government, used to reduce the cost of your fees. If you have a current health care card and have not handed in your application, this is your last opportunity, so do so today. Late applications cannot be accepted.

Naplan concluded yesterday. As one of the schools who completed the testing online, it was certainly a test for our IT capabilities - which passed with flying colours. The whole process was completed very smoothly. Thanks to the IT staff for their very extended support over the past two weeks.

The exam period for Years 10 and 11 is quickly approaching. Parents are reminded that 10/11s will have a study day on Tuesday 5 June, with exams commencing on Wednesday 6 June. Students are not required to be at school except for their exams and can wear warm casual clothing. Year 12s (and those Year 11s doing a 3/4 subject) sit the GAT on Wednesday 13 June.

Advanced notice for upcoming events for the home diary.

Winter Concert - Monday 19 June 7.00pm in Kennedy Hall.

On Saturday 15September there will be the annual Multicultural Dinner in Kennedy Hall, organised by the Killester Involvement Committee (KIC). Details regarding bookings will follow later this term.

Open Day 2018 is Sunday 21 October. There will be a working bee prior, on Saturday 13 October.

Best wishesLoreto CannonSchool Organisation and Community Development Friday 8th June 9.15-10.30 am

All Year 8 Parents invited. Join us to discuss how your daughter is going in Year 8 . See your daughter at work in class with a walk through the Year 8 classes.

RSVP to: rvanlangenberg@killester.vic.edu.au

From the Finance Office

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Monash Engineering Scholarship Celebration

On Wednesday 9 May, Monash Engineering welcomed ninety first year students, their families and representatives from their high schools to the annual Engineering Scholarship Celebration.

Sallyann Vu was among the select group of recipients celebrated on the evening. The Dean of Engineering, Professor Elizabeth Croft, presented a gift to each scholarship recipient in recognition of their achievements.

Guest-speaker, Mechanical Engineering student Monique Lautee, presented an inspiring insight into her life at Monash University. “Engineering is about turning the theory into something useful. It’s going to challenge the way you think, the way you problem solve, the way you work with other people and it will also impact the way you see the world and your place in it,” she emphasised.

Monique’s advice to first year students is to make the most of every opportunity and don’t be afraid to try something new. “Monash has offered me countless opportunities to not only advance my technical skills, but also develop myself as a person – both professionally and personally.”

For more information on Engineering at Monash, please visit https://www.monash.edu/engineering

On the 22nd of May the Year 9s had their SCIP day. SCIP stands for School Community Involvement Program. Throughout this day we learnt about the skills we need to go out and give back to the community. We were addressed in the morning by a former Killester student, Urge Dinedge, who went out to help with the education of young people in rural areas of Ethiopia, which sparked her idea to create an organisation now known as The Village School Project. We were introduced to the idea of commu-nity service and what it means to help others.

As part of the SCIP program we will be attending organisations within the local area. This day opened our eyes to the ways we can contribute to the world, by simply volunteering. We now know what to expect and are excited for the next few weeks participating in SCIP. We would like to thank all the students and teachers involved in this day!

Charlene Nheu and Sarah Pachi Year 9 Students

Year 9 SCIP Forum

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The Year 7 Sports leaders, Charlotte Fox and Ruby Hammerstein-D’Atri, have been organising a lunchtime activity for the Year 7 students. The idea for the activity came from a Year 7 leaders’ meeting, where we were discussing the focus of giving girls fun activities at lunchtimes as well as building Homeroom spirit and friendships.

The girls asked the students to find a team of seven players from their Homeroom to play in a tournament against other classes.

The first two rounds have been played and the next games will be a semi final and a Grand Final at the end. Each Homeroom was represented in the competition.

St Hildegard beat St Maria Goretti in one game and St Nea beat St Rafka.St Elizabeth played against St Nea and won the game. St Elizabeth are straight into the semi finals.

St Hildegard will play St Nea to see who will play against St Elizabeth in the final.

The girls have really enjoyed the competition and are looking forward to further activities organised by their leaders. A great effort from Charlotte and Ruby.

Good luck to the two finalists next week

Michel KennedyYear 7 Student Development Leader

Year 7 Fast Netball Activity

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Killester Collegepresents

2018 WINTER MUSIC CONCERT

Monday 18th June 2018at 7.30 pm

https://www.trybooking.com/VSJWTickets: $5.00 per person

Kennedy Hall - Killester College

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“Nurturing a Healthy Community”TERM TWO AND THREE MENU, 2018

This canteen menu has been developed after consultation with the Student Committees. It is designed to follow the “Go for your life” Healthy Canteen guidelines, where foods are divided into 3 categories:

� GREEN: Everyday foods � YELLOW: Select carefully foods - occasionally only � RED: Limited availability - twice per term only

Bags can be bought from Canteen before school at 20 cents/4 bags. Name, class, order and amount enclosed to be written on bag. Strictly ONE lunch order per bag. Correct money if possible. No large notes please. Change available from Canteen from 8.00 a.m. Place in basket in homeroom.

BREAD ROLLS, SANDWICHESAll wholemeal/whole grain

Tzatziki spread replaces margarine � Ham 2.70 � Chicken 3.20 � Cheese 2.00 � Egg and Lettuce 2.50 � Vegemite 1.50 � Tuna 3.00 � Any Meat and Salad (Chick,Ham,Tuna) 4.00 � Salad 3.20

Extras: � Cucumber, Carrot, Beetroot, Lettuce,

Tomato, Mayonnaise0.30each

� Cheese 0.50

OVER THE COUNTER SALESORDER ONLY

HOT FOOD � Homemade soup with dinner roll 3.70

Monday - PumpkinWednesday - Leek and PotatoFriday - Chicken and Corn

� Baked Potato and Coleslaw (Tues & Thurs)

3.70

� Chicken and Veg Pie 210 � Vegetarian Lasagna 3.80 � Macaroni Cheese 3.80 � Pasta Spirals 3.80 � Beef Traveller Pie 160 g 3.50 � Chicken Sub 4.50 � Vegie Burger 3.50 � BBQ Chicken or Margerita Pizza 3.50 � Chicken Fantastic Noodles 2.50 � Cheese and Spinach Cannelloni 4.00 � Angus Beef Lasagna 4.00 � Butter Chicken and Rice 4.00

HOT FOOD available @ recess onlyPrice

� Steamed Dim Sims 1.00 � Breggie Bake: Bacon & Cheese

Feta & Spinach3.50

**California Rolls (sushi) available Tuesday & Thursday

� Tuna 3.00 � Chicken 3.00 � Vegetarian 3.00

Lunches must bePRE-ORDERED

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� Flavoured Big M UHT 250 ml 2.00 � Flavoured Big M 300 ml Fresh 2.40 � Flavoured Big M 600 ml Fresh 3.60 � Up and Go - 250ml 2.30 � Daily Juice - Apple, Orange, Apple &

Breakfast 500 ml2.50

� 110 ml Juice Cups 0.70 � Tetra Juice Pack 250ml 1.50 � Dr Smoothie - varied flavours 350ml 3.00

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� Celery & Carrot sticks with dip (taz/hom) 2.50

� Koala Popcorn 1.50 � Fresh Fruit (in season) 0.70 � Golburn Valley Cool fruit tubs 2.20 � Fresh/Frozen Yoghurt 2.20 � Quelch Fruit Tubes 0.50 � Banana Bread 2.80 � Dried Fruits 1.00 � Nuts 2.00 � Cheese Snack pack 2.50 � Tuna Snack pack 2.80 � Sarah Lee Muffin 3.00 � Breggie Bakes

(Bacon & Cheese/Feta & Spinach)3.50

� Piranha Crackers 1.50

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2018 Term 2 – Calendar (As at16/05/18)

Wk Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Sat/Sun1 1 April 16 D1 April 17 D2 April 18 D3 April 19 D4 April 20 D5 April 21/22

Term 2 CommencesPL DayStudent Free Day

Students Return Athletics Carnival

PA

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2 April 23 D6 April 24 D7 April 25 D8 April 26 D9 April 27 D10 April 28/29

Open Morning Anzac Service 11am ANZAC DAY

3 April 30 D1 May 1 D2 May 2 D3 May 3 D4 May 4 D5 May 5/6

Student Council WeekMusic Tour Mt Gambier

4 May 7 D6 May 8 D7 May 9 D8 May 10 D9 May 11 D10 May 12/13

Killester celebrates Stories Week

School Tour 9amKIC 7pm

Community Conversations Yr 7, 7pm

5 May 14 D1 May 15 D2 May 16 D3 May 17 D4 May 18 D5 May 19/20

School Assembly P4 (Yr 11)

NAPLAN 15th-25th

BIG Science CompStewardship Council & Committee Meetings

Yr 8 PD DayYr 10 Immunisation

6 May 21 D6 May 22 D7 May 23 D8 May 24 D9 May 25 D10 May 26/27NAPLAN

Wellbeing WeekYr 9 SCIP Forum

7 May 28 D1 May 29 D2 May 30 D3 May 31 D4 June 1 D5 June 2/3

Arts WeekCasual Day

PA

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8 June 4 D6 June 5 D7 June 6 D8 June 7 D9 June 8 D10 June 9/10

Open Morning Yr 10 & 11 Exam Study Day

Yr 10 & 11 exams Yr 10 & 11 exams Yr 10 & 11 exams

9 June 11 D1 June 12 D2 June 13 D3 June 14 D4 June 15 D5 June 16/17

QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY

Yr 10 & 11 exams GATYr 10 exams

Yr 10 & 11 exams Curriculum & Assessment Day

10June 18 D6 June 19 D7 June 20 D8 June 21 D9 June 22 D10 June 23/24KIC 6.30pmWinter Concert 7pm

Stewardship Council & Committee Meetings

Yr 11 PD Day Poor Person’s Mass P3&4End of Semester 1 Yr 11 & 12

11June 25 D1 June 26 D2 June 27 D3 June 28 D4 June 29 D5 June 30

Community Services Week

Semester 2 Commences Yr 11&12

Year 11 - 2019 VCE Briefing P5

School Assembly P4(Yr 7)

Term 2 Concludes 3.15pm