SPECIAL EVENTS 2009
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TERM 1, 2010
PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE
This week is our final year level gathering with families. Tonight Year 7’s parents and carers will be invited to share a prayer for their daughters as they place a Brigid’s Cross Badge on them. At the same time in Rutherford Park (near Daylesford) Year 12 students on Retreat will celebrate Eucharist with Fr Peter Matheson. The Eucharist is the climax of the Year 12’s time away. Focusing on the story of the calming of the storm and Peter the Apostle being invited to walk to Jesus, the students have been given time to consider what they value and to be challenged to consider what they believe.
These two year levels have also featured in different ways, the Ball for Year 12’s and the Sleepover for Year 7’s. Those were two very different nights out. The Year 12’s were absolutely stunning. Staff agreed we had never seen such a ‘classy’ group. I’d like to thank Samantha Newstead and her group of friends for inviting our visitors from Japan, Eri Nagatomo, Arisa Shihara and Juri Shinchi, to join their table. They had a lovely time.
The Year 7 Sleepover was a great success. Up to 30 staff participated, sharing the work load. 
Some took the Year 7’s on a two hour walk around Mentone, including time at the beach, while others put up their tents and slept over. The college had employed a security guard. This year Toni (a delightful lady) took her post on the library fire escape and watched over our tent city. I want to particularly thank Caitlyn Hall, the College Leader, who organised a roster of senior students to help serve meals. There were also some Year 10 students who helped to set up the tents, serve meals and played games with the Year 7’s. This is an example of Kilbreda at its best. The organization involved Maintenance, Office, Canteen and teaching staff. The most glorious sight was Ash Keyes from the office arriving at 7.30am with my double shot latte.
Julia Gillard has announced the launch of the National Curriculum. The Victorian Essential Standards will remain in place and there will be transition up till 2013. The four curriculum areas that have been developed are English, Maths, Science and History. Teams of writers have worked independently in each area. The curriculum will replace VELS and impact upon VCE. Please refer to www.acara. edu.au (the Australian Curriculum Assessment and Reporting Authority) for further information. The K-10 Draft is accessible and available for public comment until May 2010. Kilbreda nominated to work on the Science Curriculum. We are yet to be given details of this project.
With every good wish to you and your family,
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Mary Stack |
YEAR 7 SLEEPOVER
"When you come to a new school, you have mixed feelings; frightened, scared, happy or confused. The Year 7 Sleepover, however, was fantastic and got rid of all the bad feelings and worries.
There was lots of laughter, lots of fun and not much sleep! We did loads of fun activities, like the walk around Mentone, tent time, art, sport and dancing. I am sure all of the Year 7s will agree with me when I say that the Sleepover was great fun."
Georgia Cahoon 7/70
JUSTICE & DEMOCRACY
To kick start Kilbreda College’s school year in terms of our obligation to address social justice, on 18 February 9 girls who are involved in the J & D Committee made their way to The Holy Cross Centre in Templestowe for a J & D seminar run by the Brigidine schools.
Alongside students from other Brigidine schools, we embarked on a journey of discovery, learning about what justice and democracy means and what kind of issues in the world breach these important things. Keeping in mind that ‘Co-operation not Confrontation’ is often the way to achieve desired justice all over the world in all kinds of issues, we looked at ways in which our school communities could act locally in order to impact things on a global scale.
Various speakers spoke to us about a range of things such as sustainability, poverty, volunteering overseas, Caritas and East Timor. These speakers were not only immensely entertaining but they demonstrated in their speeches that they recognise the need to follow the Catholic social teachings of dignity of the human person, the common good, solidarity and option for the poor. All in all, the basic lesson we took away from the seminar is that as Catholics and as human beings we have an obligation to have compassion for others and from this we take a very large step towards being the change we want to see in the world.
Raychel Barallon
(a J&D Leader)
JAPANESE EXCURSION
On Friday, February 19th, the Year 11 Japanese class and the three Japanese exchange students and their host sisters went on an excursion to experience some Japanese culture.
We went to a Japanese restaurant "Wabisabi Garden" and a Japanese grocery store "Tokyo Deli". Before we sat down at our table at the restaurant, we had to take off our shoes, which we found a little strange, as we were not accustomed to it. Almost everyone ordered an obento box, as there were a lot of different foods to sample in the meal. It was tricky for most people to eat with chopsticks so instead they resorted to using forks.
After eating we had a look around the contemporary Japanese art gallery upstairs and the Japanese garden outside. We then left the restaurant to visit a Japanese grocery store. They sold many types of Japanese sweet and savoury treats at the store. Most of us bought sweets like Pocky and haichu.
We had a great day, experiencing Japanese cuisine. Most of all, we loved the food. Oishi!
Chelsea Octaviano (11/10)
SPORT NEWS
SCSA Triathlon
The first SCSA – Triathlon was conducted on Wednesday 24 February in Geelong. Well done to
the following girls on their success in making the Triathlon team:
Adele Gilmore, Laura Gollant, Caitlin Styles,Bridget Clancy, Olivia Rugg, Eleanor Rieniets,
Meg Zervaas, Briony Johnson, Jessica Ballas,Jacqueline Essing, Esther Gilmore, Claire McGowan, Kirrilly Symons, Sohie Christopher, Maddi Essing, Catherine Deppe and Gemma Shea.
Results: Juniors 6th place, Intermediate 5th place and Seniors in 3rd place.
This was a great effort in a very strong competition.
Flying High at the Winter Olympics
Some staff have followed the progress of Bree Munro with interest. Bree was a member of
the Australian Olympic Team competing in the Aerials. At Kilbreda Bree was involved
with Gymnastics. In the 2008-2009 season of winter sports, Bree finished 9th in the World
Championships.
OPENING MASS 2010
Kilbreda’s Opening School Mass was a beautiful and prayerful event.
We were grateful to have in attendance representations from St Bede’s College, principal Bro. Gerry Coyte, students Tom Hurst, Darcy Holden and Josh Allen; St James College principal, Bro Phillip Sheridan, with students Ben Nicholl, Joel McKee and James Bouziotisi; Star of the Sea principal, Sandra Diafas; Mentone Girls Grammar principal, Fran Reddan and Mentone Grammar representative, David Baker.
Our Distinguished Scholars of 2009 attended and were presented with a certificate of recognition.
VCE TOP ACHIEVERS
The 2009 performance examinations gave us much to celebrate in both Drama and Theatre Studies. Congratulations to all the talented individuals who prepared, invented, rehearsed and performed characters.
Special congratulations to the following students who all attained perfect scores in their performance examinations and were invited to audition for TOP ACTS (perfect score students from across the State in Drama, Dance, Theatre Studies and Music).
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GABBY CONDELLO |
SAMANTHA IRONSIDE |
NAOMI EDIRISURIYA |
STEPHANIE PANOZZO |
VCE DRAMA |
VCE THEATRE STUDIES |
VCE THEATRE STUDIES |
VCE THEATRE STUDIES |
THE BRITISH EXPLORER |
MARY O’DONNELL / BOMBSHELLS |
MARY O’DONNELL / BOMBSHELLS |
CASSANDRA / TROJAN WOMEN |
MICHELLE MAH, currently on exchange, also received a perfect score for her interpretation of CASSANDRA.
VCE Drama / Theatre Studies Teacher
Vicky McGowan
SWIMMING SPORTS NEWS
Following the unfortunate cancellation of the Inter-house Swimming Carnival on Friday 5 February 2010, Kilbreda held two events.
On Thursday 10 February Year 8, 9 and 10 students had trials for the SCSA Swimming Carnival while Year 7 students enjoyed a mini-carnival on Friday 11 February. This was a lovely afternoon. It was great to see the enthusiasm of the Year 7’s.
JAPANESE EXCHANGE STUDENTS
We welcome our visiting Japanese Exchange students:
- Eri Nagatomo, who will be staying with her host sister, Miranda Melville (11/9)
- Arisa Shihara, who will be staying with her host sisters, Kirsty (9/34) and Sam Newstead (12/2)
- Juri Shinchi, who will be staying with her host sister, Madeleine Hanrahan (9/35).
FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Be the Change you want to see in the World.
This phrase of Mahatma Ghandi's is our focus for the year.
At our opening assembly we acknowledged the students who travelled to Vietnam and Cambodia as part of the World Challenge. Without exception the students say that their time in the orphanage was their highlight.
“The experience at the orphanage is one I will never forget.Just being with the kids and being able to light up their faces with smiles was somethingI will always remember. Everyone working together to achieve the project was a great feeling.” Charlotte Vass
“Working together as a team to build the shelter was great and my favourite part was painting it bright colors, which I hope might brighten up their day when they see it.” Millie Lewis 
“As we stood back to admire our colourfully painted shelter, I was overcome with a sense of satisfaction and happiness. I was really fulfilled by what we had accomplished in our four-day project. Playing with thechildren at the orphanage and seeing their smiling faces was possibly even more rewarding.It was an amazing experience and the memories will truly be invaluable.” Laura Considine
Staff also heard about the work of the Year 12 students (2009) who travelled to East Timor. There is no doubt the students of Kilbreda can commit to being the change. I congratulate them, the staff and their families who supported both of these initiatives. With every good wish to you and your family.
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Mary Stack |
STUDENT LEADERSHIP 2010
Congratulations to the following students.
College Captain
Caitlyn Hall
College Vice-Captains
Madeleine Essing & Naomi Edirisuriya
Justice and Democracy Leaders:
Raychel Barallon
Gabrielle Condello
Amruta Nandi
Music Leaders:
Emily Tang Melissa Sweeney
Brigid House |
Delany House |
Kildare House |
Tullow House |
LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
The school year is already on our doorstep, daunting and yet exciting, more so for the Year 12 leaders who have a whole year to shape. Such a task is not easy and so on the first day of school after all other students had been dismissed the college captains, house leaders, music and J & D leaders stayed behind to get a head start by attending a Leadership conference held at the college.
Organised by Ms Kanigowski and Ms Benson, the conference was held from 1-3pm last Friday and from 10am-3pm on Saturday. It was designed to help us answer questions such as “What is Leadership?” and “What makes a leader?” while also helping us refine the skills we will need to fulfil the various roles we are to play this year.
The result was that all the different leadership teams that attended were able to realistically plan an agenda for the year that covers aspects of school life such as sports, music and social justice that will be a key to aiding students ‘Be the change they want to see in the World’.
Raychel Barallon
(J & D Co-Leader)
2009 VCE RESULTS
Congratulations to Ellie Heverin, the Dux for 2009. Ellie is to be commended on her efforts. She was co-captain of the school in 2009. Her leadership contributed to the wellbeing of others throughout the year.
The majority of students’ pathways will lead to university courses in areas such as: Biomedical Science, Business and Commerce, Arts, Occupational Therapy, Nursing, Teaching, Emergency Health (paramedic), Health Science, International Studies as well as Medical and Communications. 44 of students have taken up places at Monash university.
Congratulations to the Class of 2009. Congratulations to Grace Deveson Yr 11 (2009) who achieved a study score of 50 for VET Sport and Recreation.
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