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Kilvonian
2014
Depth of Character
respect
self-discipline
empathy
resilience
Content
4PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE
5
Student Leadership Reflections
8
Is Testing Stifling Curiosity?
9
INTERNATIONAL STUDY TOUR
10 Middle School centre of Excellence Opening
11 Our Academic Program – A Year in Review
English and Science
Maths and Humanities
Visual Arts and Performing Arts
PE and Health
Languages
16 SCHOOL LIFE HIGHLIGHTS
35 Supporting Our Community
37 House Wrap Ups
41 What A Year! PFA Update
42 STUDENT AWARDS
44 REUNIONS
46What Our Former Students Are Up to
47Thank You to Our Donors and Supporters
Principal’s Message
Jon Charlton, Principal
As a school we have much to be proud of,
and the Kilvonian aims to give you a snapshot
Character Education
of some of the wonderful highlights and
School and SRC Captains
Georgia Bartlett and Emma Casey
experiences shared by our community in 2014.
This year our focus was on ‘character
They include:
This year, 650 students were enrolled at
education’. Research confirms and common
•Character is largely caught through role
Kilvington, the most in our 91-year history,
sense tells us that character traits, such
modelling; school culture and ethos
Another year and another leadership team,
of more paper recycling bins in classrooms.
and 270 were boys. Next year, close to 700
as attentiveness, self-discipline, diligence,
are therefore essential.
and we have been proud to be a part
We also brought new outdoor chairs into
students will be enrolled at the School. These
perseverance and the capacity to work in a
of it, working as part of a team with our
the school grounds because of popular
are very exciting times for Kilvington, as we
team and independently, all impact positively
teaching of character provides the
Vice Captains, Tori and Edison. This year
demand among our Tutor Groups, giving
continue to carve out our niche as a smaller
on academic achievement. Academic
rationale, language and tools to use in
the responsibilities were divided so, as
everyone an opportunity to sit outside during
coeducational school of excellence, where
achievement and ‘character education’ are
developing character elsewhere in and
Captains, we also took on the role of Student
their lunch break.
every student is known and valued.
not mutually exclusive. They are intertwined
out of the school.
Representative Council leaders, thereby
Finally, we voted on and chose a
and belong together. The great Martin Luther
making it our aim that the student voice
design for a new sports rugby jumper to
be heard and see change happening.
be introduced in 2015. It is encouraging to
The Australian announced in June this
year that, as an open-entry, independent
King said:
school, we were ranked 3rd Australiawide
•Character should also be taught; direct
•Character results in academic gains
for students, such as higher grades.
We must remember that intelligence is With the last principle, we again see the link
We are proud to say that much has been
witness these changes taking place, and
for our 2013 Year 3, 5, 7 and 9 NAPLAN
not enough. Intelligence plus character –
between ‘character education’ and academic
accomplished this year. Some achievements
we are so grateful for the opportunity to take
results. In each of the Kilvington Flagships
that is the goal of true education.
achievement.
were small, but will help to improve the
on the responsibilities of School and SRC
Moreover, as important as academic
On behalf of the Board and Executive,
school environment, such as the introduction
Co-Captains.
– Writing, Performing Arts, Robotics/
Engineering, IT, Care and Peace –
results are, and they will always be an
I would like to congratulate all our students,
considerable advances have been made,
emphasis at Kilvington, once the dust
staff and families on an outstanding year –
with a number of outstanding achievements
settles on NAPLAN, VCE results and other
one of which I am particularly proud. We also
in state and national competitions.
academic achievements, it is a person’s
farewell our graduating Year 12 students with
Our commitment to giving our students
depth of character that will largely determine
great pride and gratitude for their contribution
opportunities to shine individually and
their success in life. As Albert Einstein
to our School through their leadership,
collectively saw the Choristers perform
argued, ‘it is not the intellect that makes
academic and co-curricular achievements,
in England and France, including at an
a great scientist, it is character.’
community service and, importantly, their
ANZAC Day service in Villers-Bretonneux;
Professor James Arthur of the University
personalities and character.
Years 6 to 9 students travel to our partner
of Birmingham in the UK heads up the
school, Global Jaya International School, in
Jubilee Centre for Character and Values.
with a wonderful community, and collectively
Indonesia; outstanding Junior and Senior
He is a strong advocate of ‘character
we have fulfilled many goals this year. With
School productions; and our performances
education’, arguing that good schools are
great anticipation, we can all look forward
in Sport reach a new level.
those that are committed to teaching it. The
to another year full of opportunities and
work of the Jubilee Centre is underpinned
achievements in 2015.
In October, we opened our new Middle
School Centre of Excellence and have
by a number of key principles.
now commenced the refurbishment of
two Science Labs and in the new year will
commence the expansion of our VCE Centre.
Welcome to Kilvington’s
first Yearbook
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Kilvington Grammar is a great school
Vice Captains
VICTORIA Ainsworth and Edison Sands
It has been a privilege to be Kilvington’s Vice
Sacred Heart Mission in St Kilda. And we
School and Social Service Captains this year.
organised, in collaboration with the School
When we were awarded our badges at the
Captains, a frozen yoghurt stall that raised
induction ceremony earlier this year, we knew
$300 for charity.
that with the badge came the task of living
To those students who are considering
up to the title. But the leadership team this
applying for a leadership role in the future,
year has been cohesive and effective, and
it is an extremely rewarding role. It develops
we have achieved many things during our
your skills in public speaking, organising lots
fast-paced three terms of captaincy.
of people and working as part of a team.
Following our attendance at the World
It presents you with opportunities to learn
Vision Global Leaders Conference, we
about leadership from inspiring individuals in
worked together to raise awareness of the
leadership roles in the community. We have
devastating injustice of famine in Africa and
enjoyed being part of the school leadership
to promote the 40 Hour Famine. As a result,
team for 2014, and while it has been difficult
we raised $1000 for World Vision. In Term
to juggle studies, co-curricular activities and
3, a ‘shoes drive’ was also conducted in
our personal lives on top of our leadership
which we asked the Kilvington community
commitments, it has been a worthwhile
to donate their shoes to the needy. This was
experience. Thank you to everyone who
a huge success, raising 50 pairs of shoes,
made this year so fantastic – we hope you
which were gratefully received by the
enjoyed it too.
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Taking on the role of one of Kilvington’s
School Co-Captains for 2014 has been an
excellent opportunity to work closely with
staff and the School Board, as well as to
Junior School Leaders
branch out among my fellow students to
make improvements around the School.
Georgia
Part of the Kilvington Community
The highlight of my final year at Kilvington
Luc Mascitti, Junior School Co-Captain
I am privileged and honoured to have been
was undoubtedly my leadership experience.
a leader within the school community. My
Oscar Wilde once said, ‘We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars.’ When I
role as School Co-Captain has helped me
started at Kilvington three years ago, I started out feeling in the gutter; I was one of three boys
to grow on a personal level, and I hope
in Year 3 in a new school not knowing anyone. Within two weeks I learnt what it was to be part
that I have made a positive difference
of the Kilvington community – a community where everyone knows and supports each other.
to the School.
It is an environment where those who lead do so by example and inspiration. Being inspired by
Emma
older students at the School, I have had the opportunity to try so many new things. I found that
particularly at Kilvington a school leader has to be your team leader. You need someone who
I got to attend the World Vision Global
can help you when you feel lost or alone, who listens when you feel unheard, who supports
Leaders Conference where I met
you when you have a great idea.
the Australian World Vision Youth
There have been many highlights this year, such as the K24 Challenge and the Annual
representatives, and the Press Club
Concert. Conducting school tours has been another highlight – I have realised how quickly I
Luncheon where I got to meet the Federal
have learnt a lot about the School. School tours have made me more confident to put my hand
Opposition Leader, Bill Shorten. And, of
up for things outside my comfort zone. I am honoured to have had this opportunity to lead.
course, during our many school leadership
meetings I learnt many leadership skills
from our Principal, Mr Charlton. An
important lesson I have learnt is that leaders
Giving It a Shot
aren’t always the ones at the front. The best
Annika Challice, Junior School Co-Captain
encouraging action and acting as role
When I joined the Kilvington Community in Year 5, I was delighted to see how accepting and
kind everybody was. Making friends at Kilvington was easy because everyone was friends
with everyone else.
When this year began, all of the Year 6 students were thinking about leadership positions and
I decided I would give it a shot. I remember during my speech looking down at my cue cards
and they were shaking because I was so nervous. Being elected Junior School Co-Captain was
a wonderful but scary experience. It was an honour to try to lead the Junior School students.
Looking back now on this year, I feel proud and pleased with our efforts.
There were many exciting events this year, such as the K24 Challenge, the Annual Concert,
the Years 5–6 production, House Athletics, just to name a few. We also had some special
projects like helping the Preps and Year 1 students learn to play new games.
As Co-Captain, I got to know more people and was involved in more discussions and
decisions with both students and teachers. It has been a great experience and I hope that
I’ve made a positive contribution to the Kilvington community of 2014.
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leaders are the ones who lead from behind,
models for those around them.
Edison
I most enjoyed being involved in fundraising
events for World Vision. I was so proud of
the way everyone in our school community
got involved to raise so much for a great
cause. I have liked being able to make a
difference in our school with the activities
we have organised, in our community with
fundraising efforts, or making a difference
in the experience of just one student. This
has been one of the best parts of school
leadership and is what it’s really all about.
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Is Testing Stifling Curiosity?
International Study Tour
Marian Le Bas, Academic Dean of English
It is a miracle
that curiosity
survives formal
education.
Albert Einstein
Kilvington and Global Jaya International
orchestra, they exercised their creativity when
School (GJIS) in Indonesia share a common
making batik and they ate traditional foods.
vision:
Visits to places such as ‘Mini Indonesia’
To be schools of excellence offering
gave students an overview of the diversity
a holistic education to girls and boys,
of Indonesia. Students also had time to
enabling [students] to excel individually
reflect on life at home and in Indonesia while
and contribute meaningfully to the world.
trapped in a typical Jakarta traffic jam! The
Our visit to the GJIS Jakarta was very
homestays proved to be popular, and some
successful, not only as a means of fostering
told me it was ‘the best bit’. The families
our relationship with this school community
were very welcoming and hospitable.
Emma Casey, School Co-Captain
on an international stage, but also by allowing
students to experience another culture.
with staff at our levels to discuss the possibility
‘Will I need to know this for the test?’ This
those who study politics, students are often
The 14 students on the tour displayed
of future projects. I met with their Head of
familiar question has a profoundly negative
disengaged from politics after high school.
depth of character in all their interactions with
English, Ray Jeffryn, and the Year 7 Level
impact on society. The purpose of education
The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC)
fellow students and staff. They commenced
Coordinator, Dani Priambodo (who visited
is to acquire knowledge and prepare for
has said that about 1.22 million eligible
the trip clinging to the other students in their
Kilvington last year) and attended the English
life’s challenges. However, it’s easy to
Australians were not enrolled to vote for the
year level, but within a few days the group
Faculty meeting to discuss ideas for our Years
settle into routines at school that leave no
federal election of September 2013. How
had bonded – it was a delight to see the Year
7 and 8 students. I am keen to establish
room for curiosity. Many students focus
can a society claim to be truly democratic
6 boys explaining things that they had heard
projects at these year levels so students
on passing assessments and so lose sight
when so many are not represented? When
or seen to attentive older students or to see
can develop a broader perspective of the
of the ‘big picture’. This narrow-minded
people don’t learn about politics, the result
a Year 9 student offering assistance to a
world and to nurture an appreciation of other
approach has dangerous implications, such
is under-representation. Today’s students
younger student struggling with the number
cultures (Aust/Indo cultural Pinterest board for
as being unprepared after we graduate to
will determine the future of Australia. If they
of Rupiah notes required to purchase that
Year 7 and an international book club for Year
face problems we haven’t studied. When
are disinterested, the political situation will
special present for his dad.
8). Projects such as these will add another
curiosity is suppressed, it becomes difficult
deteriorate. A lack of curiosity means that
to solve these problems and make measured
students not only deprive themselves of an
GJIS, students enthusiastically immersed
At the farewell dinner, tears were shed,
decisions. Consequently, issues of national
enriched learning experience, but also they
themselves in daily school life and the
hugs and promises of return visits were
importance are often neglected.
deprive themselves of a political voice.
special cultural activities organised by
shared … surely a reflection of the huge
Think about how you learn to drive a car.
GJIS staff. They were taught how to play
success of this trip and of the wonderful
the instruments of the Javanese gamelan
possibilities that lie ahead for our schools.
Some say students should not attempt
Hopefully, you practise driving in a variety
to cram more activity into their busy
of conditions; during the day, at night, in
lives. Of course it’s important to study for
rain and in heavy traffic. If you only learn
assessments, but students must not sacrifice
enough to pass your driving test, then you
their curiosity. There is no reason why they
will obviously be an unsafe driver. It’s the
can’t occasionally dedicate a few minutes
same in education. If you only learn the
to learning for enjoyment. Study should be
bare minimum, then you will not necessarily
driven primarily by a love of learning. Albert
be prepared to face life’s challenges.
Einstein stated: ‘It is a miracle that curiosity
Furthermore, your ignorance will have a
survives formal education.’
detrimental effect on society. There is more
Education is a gift, not a burden. For the
to education than learning specifics for tests,
sake of personal gain and for the benefit of
which will soon be forgotten.
Australia, students need to remember the
A lack of curiosity has resulted in political
purpose of education. They should be asking
ignorance and an insufficient understanding
themselves, ‘Will I need to know this for life?’
Moving from Yogyakarta to Jakarta and
My colleague, Sebastian Earle, and I met
dimension to the Kilvington Writing Flagship.
of what Australian parties stand for. Except
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Middle School Centre of Excellence Opening
Reflections
The Middle School Centre is
Our Academic Program – A Year in Review
English
Marian Le Bas, Academic Dean of English
something that was instantly
On 17 October, Kilvington’s new Middle
We are highly conscious of investing
embraced by Year 9 students. The
Kilvington students at every year level have
Other activities this year included the
year entering competitions such as ‘Write a
idea of getting an entire building
had opportunities to inspire, stimulate and
tour by a group of aspiring Year 8 writers
book in a day’ and the ‘Novella Competition’.
mainly to ourselves … well, needless
enhance their writing and language skills in
of the Immigration Museum’s exhibition,
They also had a journalist work with them
to say we felt pretty special.
2014. This year, we have highlighted poetry
Identity – Yours, Mine, Ours. In addition, the
over a series of lessons. One of our students,
Damian Bartlett, Year 9
and performance as a means of fostering
novel The Runner was brought to life for Year
Harrison Broughton, achieved a Silver award
writing in different formats. All Year 9
8 students when they participated in the
in the Royal Commonwealth Society Essay
I can tell you when we eventually
students attended the Outloud Poetry Slam
Squizzy Taylor Tour of Melbourne. Groups
competition. This is a fantastic result as
moved in, our expectations were
workshops at School, and then one team
of students also attended the UN Youth
9,000 students entered this competition
nothing compared to what actually
qualified for the competition at the Wheeler
conferences, Gender Equality and Human
across the Commonwealth.
stood in front of us. Immediately we
Centre, State Library of Victoria.
Rights, where they were able to meet with
All of these events and the daily
were wowed by its pure grandeur and
students across Victoria to workshop ideas
opportunities afforded to students in our
the more we explored the new Centre
theatrical performances. Year 7 enjoyed
and listen to speakers from various sectors.
English classrooms encourage our students
Marlin, a production by the Melbourne Theatre
to ‘connect to reading – read to connect’
Students in Years 7 and 10 experienced
School Centre of Excellence was officially
parents’ money wisely, so to build all this the more it impressed us. Now, after
opened by the Hon. Andrew Robb AO MP,
for $2.2m represents exceptional value. having a few weeks of lessons in it,
Company, while Year 10 experienced the fury
enter competitions and to make connections
Member for Goldstein, with Year 9 students,
We all ought to be delighted with these we can see how much it really will
and pain of Shakespeare’s tragedy Macbeth,
with the wider world. Our Scribes and
staff, Board members, local government
new facilities which will lead to further
help us learn the values included in
performed by the Bell Shakespeare company.
Scribblers in Year 9 have been busy this
representatives and members of the School
beneficial educational outcomes for
our Year 9 program.
community in attendance.
Kilvington students.
Hannah Bahn, Year 9
It was a very special occasion shared
The middle years of schooling are
Kilvington students are encouraged to
to enhance their language skills.
by a proud Kilvington community. Guests
all about engagement – students being
…The Centre is excellent, and will
enjoyed a blessing by our own Reverend
engaged in relevant and meaningful work,
enhance connectedness, community
Science
Janet Costello, reflections from Year 9
assisted by opportunities for discussion,
and in turn the learning outcomes of
Alice James, Academic Dean of Science
students Hannah Bahn and Damian Bartlett,
collaboration, teamwork, and experiential
our students, which are all central
and a stunning rendition of Ed Sheeran’s
activities.
to our educational philosophy and
I See Fire sung by Rohan Munnolimath and
values.
2014 has been another busy year for
We continued to extend our high-achieving
to 12 entered the Australian National
accompanied by Ryan Harding and Vincent
community, both words being identified back
Jon Charlton, Principal
Science. As a department, we aim to engage
students, with a joint English–Science
Chemistry Quiz, while Year 11 Chemistry
Nguyen. Peter Yu and Lauren Rowley
in 2011 as the key words to drive our Master
and excite students both in lessons and
Masterclass on Scientific Writing for Year 9
students took part in the National Titration
assisted Minister Robb with the formal
Plan. Whenever possible we want to build
through co-curricular activities. A major
students. We had success at national Science
Championships, again with excellent results.
unveiling of a plaque to mark the official
facilities that encourage connectedness and
highlight was Science Week, with students
competitions with 11 students from Years 7 to
Academically, we have continued to
opening of the new Centre.
the fostering of relationships between staff,
from ELC to Year 12 getting involved through
9 achieving a Distinction or High Distinction.
embed the Australian Curriculum in all
Principal Jon Charlton said:
students and the School community. This
fun Science experiments, setting off rockets
Bryce Jurgensen in Year 8 received the
lessons. Students in Year 9 enjoyed a new
We are all delighted with this new building,
facility does just that.
and ping-pong cannons and making slime.
coveted title of ‘Top Scorer’, placing him
Disease and Immunity elective, and we have
our first in 10 years, which boasts four
Another highlight was Our Sustainable World,
in the top 65 of the 49,000 students who
planned two more new electives for 2015.
new classrooms, a quiet room, an open
our generous donors, at which an Honour
in which Year 8 students worked in groups to
entered the Big Science Competition! Senior
Overall, 2014 has been a very successful
collaborative learning and meeting space,
Board was unveiled. Both the Honour Board
build a fully interactive sustainable garden at
students also had the opportunity to enter
year and we look forward to building on
two staff offices, a lift, and downstairs, three
and Plaque are now installed in the new
the back of the PVC building.
national competitions. Students in Years 10
our success in 2015.
renovated classrooms and staff lounge, and
Middle School Centre of Excellence.
As a school we value connection and
In the evening, an event was held to thank
an additional new staff office.
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Maths
Visual Arts
Helen Cole, Academic Dean of Maths
Rosie Busuttil, Academic Dean of Visual Art
During three weeks in March, approximately
Potter could securely transmit and receive
Victoria: Maurice Szeto, Johnny Barkoczy,
It has been an exciting and productive year
Centre of Excellence. The exhibition consisted
•Year 2 – Greta Saville
60 students from Years 7 to 9 participated
messages from his friends, so that Lord
Andy Liu and Luke Lou.
in Visual Arts at Kilvington. A special event
of folio and final works from our 14 talented
•Year 3 – Siena Salfate
in the Mathematics Challenge. They
Voldemort could not decode them. They
was the Independent Schools Victoria Annual
VCE Visual Communication Design and Studio
•Year 4 – Pia O’Reilly
presented written solutions to as many of
investigated a method of cryptography
Games incursion. They had fun playing about
Student Art Exhibition, held in July at Shell
Arts students. Briony Ewing, a 2013 Year 12
•Year 5 – Kayla Jayawardena
the six challenging problems as they could.
that makes use of matrix multiplication
15 different games with a dice. And, Year
House, Melbourne. The aim of the exhibition
student, currently studying architectural design
•Year 6 – Saskia Mitrik
Congratulations to the following students
and modulus arithmetic. Group work
8 had an interesting excursion to Quantum
is to showcase achievements in visual arts.
at Monash University, opened the exhibition,
•Year 7 – Zoe Pearson
who received Distinctions: James Churilov,
and discussion of solution methods were
Victoria. One group used computer-aided
Kilvington had past and present students
followed by presentations of awards and
•Year 8 – Gemma Webb
Aidan McShane, Roy Yang, Cat Linehan and
encouraged.
design software (CAD) to design objects and
in the exhibition: Emily Badge, Eliza Clowe,
viewing of folios and final works by parents,
•Year 9 – Olivia Palaskas
Johnny Barkoczy.
then printed them on a 3D printer; another
Daniella Conser, Briony Ewing, Christa Hill,
friends and staff. The following evening saw
•Year 10 – Christa Hill
This year, the Mathematics Masterclasses
11 sat the ICAS Mathematics Competition,
group learnt about the historical developments
Natzumi Ito, Miku Maruno, Carmel Michener,
our ELC to Year 10 Art Show, which consisted
•Unit ½ Studio Arts – Isabella Chow;
gave students from Years 9 and 10 the
with Kilvington receiving 45 Credits, 21
of cryptography and then deciphered
Eleanor Owen and Audrey Scharf.
of artworks from Visual Arts, Design,
opportunity to work on a challenging, open-
Distinctions and four High Distinctions.
encrypted messages, and the third group
Photography, Media and Fashion.
ended scenario. The classes ran over two
Congratulations to the following students
engaged in multiple experiments and
in our Visual Arts Masterclass workshop.
Each year, we present a Paint Brush
weeks and about 30 students attended
who received High Distinctions, placing them
demonstrations using Shape Memory Alloys.
Visiting Melbourne ceramic artist Debbie
Award to a student at every year level. The
I would like to thank our 2014 Visual
each week. Students examined how Harry
in the top 1 per cent of their year level in
Qadri worked with the students to produce
following students received a certificate and
Arts Captain, Stephanie James, for her
ceramic pots using pottery wheels and an
prize for their hard work and commitment
commitment, leadership, support, creative
Indonesian dragon ceramic mural. On 14
to Visual Arts:
thinking and contribution throughout the
October, we had our first-ever VCE exhibition
•Prep – Liam Fernandes
year in Visual Arts at Kilvington.
‘Konnections’, held in the Middle School
•Year 1 – Sienna Forsyth
In August, 99 students from Years 7 to
In Term 4, all of Year 7 enjoyed a Tabloid
Humanities
Lynley Clarnette, Academic Dean of Humanities
unit Hitler, Horrors and Heroes and Year 11
to become aware of the fear and uncertainty
their Humanities studies with numerous
students studying Twentieth Century History,
facing so many in those countries.
excursions and school activities to engage
the eyewitness account of Sonia at the
and challenge them. A common thread has
Holocaust Museum was both a horrifying
through the Our Sustainable World program,
been the investigation of other faiths in our
and enriching experience.
an element of sustainability in their own
community. This has been borne out not just
school environment. This year we worked in
in classroom curriculum and discussion but
finding ways of engaging students in
conjunction with the English, Science and
also on visits to important institutions that
their studies of past societies. One such
IT Faculties planting gardens, staking plants
seek to broaden, demystify and educate
excursion into the past was a study of
and providing QR codes with information
about the diverse faith traditions of fellow
the Black Death in Year 8 History. Making
including common and botanical names,
Australians.
plague masks to ward off the disease helped
identification and description of plants, as
As part of their RE studies, Year 8
students to imagine the fear, superstition and
well as ideal growing conditions. This is a
students visited the Jewish Holocaust
helplessness people must have experienced
project that will give ongoing pleasure to our
Museum, and Years 9, 10 and 11 History
when confronted by this epidemic at a time
School community as the garden flourishes
students made a pilgrimage there as well. For
of medical ignorance. Linking this to the
and beautifies our grounds.
Year 9 History students studying the elective
current Ebola crisis in Africa enabled students
•Unit ¾ Studio Arts – Tayla Hope;
VCD – Victoria Ainsworth
Performing Arts
This year students have been busy in
In the classroom, teachers are constantly
During Term 3, 12 students took part
VCD – Lachlan Jones
In Geography, Year 8 students tackled,
Celia Gall, Academic Dean of the Performing Arts
2014 has been an exciting year in the
The Kilvington Annual Concert was again
competed at the South Street Eisteddfod,
Performing Arts Department.
held at Robert Blackwood Hall, Monash
Ballarat, in August and were placed in both
The year began with preparations and
University, in August. The night began with
the Standard (gold medal) and Open (second
regular rehearsals for the Europe Choral Tour.
the sounds of Frozen and continued with
place) sections.
The students performed beautifully at historic
a variety of musical performances from the
A Year 7 Band Program was introduced
churches in London and Paris and then
music ensembles and choirs who had been
this year, with all Year 7 students learning a
completed their tour at the dawn service at
rehearsing throughout the year.
brass, woodwind or percussion instrument.
Villers-Bretonneux. Next, students in Years 8
The Prelude Strings and String Quartets
It has been wonderful to see all of the Year 7
to 12 loved being in the Broadway production
competed in the Boroondara Eisteddfod
students involved in music making. The Year
of Hairspray, and the Years 5 and 6 production
earlier in the year. It was a fantastic
2 Strings Program has continued to be a
of Alice in Wonderland was filled with colour,
experience for their first competition. The
great success also.
quirky songs and engaging dances.
Kilvington Choristers and Kilvington Klefs
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Japanese and French
Japanese Calligraphy
movie excursions
Calligraphy, renowned for its
PE and Health
Languages
Steve Bustin, Academic Dean of Physical Education and Health
ucie Dickens,
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ACADEMIC DEAN of Languages
In 2014, the PE and Health curriculum
provided students with an exciting and
visited the School to speak to Year 10
invigorating program that aimed to engage,
students about challenges they will face
inspire and motivate.
as they enter adulthood. These included
Vic Roads discussing road safety, with a
In PE, students participated in a variety
In Health, a variety of guest speakers
of units that taught fundamental motor
particular focus on P plate drivers, and Sonia
skills, strategies and tactics required for
Karas who discussed safe partying and how
various invasion, striking and fielding and net
to calculate and assess the risks involved
games and activities. Students also used
with partying.
their compositional skills in more individually
Planning for PE and Health in 2015 is
focused units, such as circus skills at Year
well underway, with units and activities being
6, gymnastics at Year 7, and cheerleading at
reflected upon and fine-tuned ready for an
Year 8. Year 10 students visited Albert Park
even better year. We have already secured
Driving Range, McKinnon Bowls Club, and
partnerships for next year with Golf Victoria
Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre to
and Ormond Cricket Club, which will involve
participate in squash as part of an Alternative
club coaches visiting the School and offering
Sports unit. Students learnt basic skills
our Junior School students ‘taster’ sessions
and experienced community venues for
in Term 1.
anticipated future participation.
There were
circus skills
at Year 6,
gymnastics
at Year 7 and
cheerleading
at Year 8.
composition and precision, was an
experience which was not commonly
occurring, and thus students cherished
their experiences, while still indulging
Exchange students
in the Japanese culture. With such
from Japan and France
opportunities at every turn, it made
learning the Japanese language truly
Year 8 Cultural Afternoon
worth it.
It was a very successful and Zoe McMahon, Year 8
enjoyable afternoon, and the food was DELICIOUS! It was very
interesting for Year 8 students to learn
Year 10 Why Learn Japanese
and experience first-hand the French
excursion
and Japanese cultures.
After such an enjoyable and inspiring
Eve Durand and
event, the question ‘why learn
Jess Conser, Year 8
Japanese?’ has undoubtedly been
answered.
Matthias Haslauer, Year 10
Year 7 Cultural Day
Mr Adam Wojcinski came in to Kilvington to teach Year 7 students
about the amazing art of the And many more activities Japanese tea ceremony.
including Languages Club,
Zander Von StIEgler, Year 7
sharing food in class and
French Masterclass
cooking.
Les Bâtons Français visited Kilvington to
Les Misérables
give Year 7 students a taste of French
The things we have learnt culture. It was a great experience; fun
and experienced will not and laughter was incorporated with
be forgotten.
Japanese Speech Contest
cultural learning and understanding.
Ryan Harding, Year 9
All the other pairs were very good,
so we were happy to place. We all
Elisabeth Yeo, Year 7
worked very hard and are very thankful.
Georgia Dillon, Year 8
Languages Week
Kilvington embraces different cultures through
My memories of my last year
two extensive languages programs: French
at Kilvington will include a
and Japanese. Each year, Kilvington celebrates
fabulous Languages Week
the food and culture of France through two
that I enjoyed being a part of. days dedicated to everything French. This year,
Mia Fine, Year 12
enticing cuisine and many exciting activities were available for students to enjoy.
Grace Boschetti and
Siobhan Thomas, Year 10
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School Life Highlights
Robotics Competition
Maths Week
Rajnesh Ram, Robotics Coordinator
Helen Cole, Academic Dean of Maths
This year, Maths Week was held on 11 to
in noughts and crosses and also how the
carriages according to the set number of
14 March to incorporate Pi Day on Friday,
Mobius Theory works. You probably think
moves. At the end there was one type of
14 March. Prior to Maths Week, classes
9.99999 … does not equal 10, but Marty
carriage left and we were all on it! Marty
learnt about pi, and students were busy
proved us wrong and showed how it actually
explained the solution. We never knew that
memorising pi to as many decimal places as
does equal 10. Marty also showed some
odd and even numbers were so powerful.
possible. Here are some of the highlights of
funny clips, one of which had the whole
After Marty’s presentation, there was a pi
the week.
audience on the edge of their seats. It was
reciting competition. Georgia Dillon was the
Each morning two puzzles were emailed
about a detective/magician who asked
winner as she was able to write down pi to
to students and they had 24 hours to email
everyone to participate by assuming they
about 60 decimal places.
their solutions to Ms Warburton. It was
were the criminals. We had to choose a
Thank you to the Maths staff for their
great to see so many students, and staff,
carriage on a train and move to different
assistance with Maths Week.
the finals. The ‘KilvoKarnivals’ were placed
participating in this competition. Randomly
‘KilvoKarnival’ and ‘BAM’, flew to Brisbane
second in their category, which is the best
selected correct entries received edible
was no different. Membership of the Robotics
to take part in the RoboCup Jr Australian
result a Kilvington team has achieved in the
prizes. Special thanks to Blake Melbourne
Club has increased, and more Junior School
Championships. This competition sees the
dance theatre category!
who supplied some of the puzzles. A number
students are showing interest. During the
best teams from all over Australia battle for
There are many plans in place for the
of students had fun with Geoshapes. They
year, teams prepared for the RoboCup Jr
medals and trophies in various categories.
Robotics Flagship in 2015, and the hard
snapped together triangles, squares and
competition in various categories, while other
Many hours of hard work paid off for both
work of students and teachers as part
pentagons to make a variety of 3D models,
teams learnt the basics. Robotics was also
teams when they were announced as one
of the Flagship throughout the year is
which were displayed in the Library. The
integrated into the Science curriculum, and
of the teams in their category to compete in
acknowledged.
Geoshapes were also used in some Maths
The Robotics Flagship at Kilvington has been
flourishing for the past few years, and 2014
In September, the two winning teams,
students in Years 5, 6, 7 and 8 have enjoyed
classes.
this new component. Students taking up
Robotics/Engineering as an elective in Year 9
8 students a very interesting presentation.
enjoyed the various aspects of building and
He got everyone wondering how to ‘cheat’
Marty Ross, a mathematician, gave Year
programming.
This year, four teams took part in the
RoboCup Jr Victorian State Competition
at Melbourne University. The senior dance
theatre team, ‘KilvoKarnival’, worked hard
to build and program various robots to
perform a dance theatre routine, and their
hard work paid off when they won in their
category. The senior dance team, ‘BAM’,
built and programmed a four-foot robot to
dance on certain beats and were placed
second in their category. The other dance
team, ‘KilvoSpanners’, also needs to be
congratulated on their performance. And,
this year we had a team debut in the Rescue
category and attained very pleasing results.
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Languages Week
Lucie Dickens, academic dean of Languages
Kilvington embraces different cultures through two language programs: French and Japanese.
Each year, Kilvington celebrates the food and culture of France and Japan by holding Languages
Week. This year, enticing cuisine and many exciting activities were available for students to enjoy.
Monday and Tuesday, 17 to 18 March, were
In March, Kilvington students were fortunate
English and Book Week
the two days dedicated to the celebration
to enjoy Languages Week. Students
of the French culture. Activities included a
volunteered to make t-shirts for the senior
Marian Le Bas, Academic Dean of English, and
Jane Viner, Head of Library Resource Services
French photo booth, a France versus Australia
committee members to wear for the two
soccer game, music performances, French
days relating to their language, so a big
crepes and nail painting. Competitions such
thank you to them. We made bracelets, had
as cupcake decorating and poster-making
face painting and listened to talented French
allowed students to express creativity with a
students sing at recess, lunchtime and in
This year, for the first time at Kilvington,
French flair. The days were fun filled and the
assembly. Next up were two days of Japanese
the English Department and the Library
amount of involvement from students of all
fun! We did similar activities, with the addition
joined forces to encourage an awareness
ages was fantastic to see.
of a manga drawing contest, Japanese craft,
of literature across the School community.
a few games of Kendema and the opportunity
The Library was decorated with student
appreciating other cultures cannot be
to purchase Obento (Japanese packed lunch).
poetry, and a ‘Connected to Reading’ display
understated, for learning the customs of
dressed in coloured fabric, streamers and
different cultures leads to acceptance. And
lunchtime while eating my Obento. My
balloons. The Book of the Year short-listed
acceptance is a crucial part of achieving
memories of my last year at Kilvington will
titles were on display, and students and
strong international relationships.
include a fabulous Languages Week that I
staff enjoyed an awesome week of fun and
Grace BoscHetti and Siobhan
enjoyed being a part of.
activities to celebrate literature and reading.
Thomas, Year 10
Mia Fine, Year 12
The importance of understanding and
I enjoyed painting faces and hands at
English and Library staff wore leis and hats
as we opened the week with poet, Lia Hills,
Scribblers elective students wrote ‘A Book in
Library classes, students in ELC to Year 2
for Years 7 and 10 poetry workshops.
a Day’, and Year 10 students enjoyed a Bell
enjoyed hearing the story of the winner of
There was a Year 11 Fact/Fiction talk
Shakespeare production of Macbeth at the
the Eve Pownall Award for Information Book,
and a funny clip from Mr Bean for the
Melbourne Arts Centre.
Jeremy, by Chris Faille and Danny Snell.
staff briefing. Year 8 students had creative
A group of students from Years 7, 8, 10,
Following this celebratory week, the
poetry workshops with Simmone Howell,
11 and 12 enjoyed lunch and a book talk by
English Faculty organised for students to
while Prep to Year 6 students had fun with
Roxanne from Dymock’s and selected new
attend a number of Melbourne Writers
This year, we had Visual Arts week in
one day. The process was especially valuable
Festival events including the Poetry Slam
September. It was a week filled with a range
for our Studio Arts and Visual Communication
Final at Fed Square; Year 11 EAL students
of exciting and new art activities, including
Design students, who practise this process
heard author, Alice Pung, speak; a group
chalk murals, canvas painting, identity hand
in their own folio works. They were able to
of Year 8 students listened to Will Kostakis
designs, a cultural flag, inspirational sign
experience how art can be produced and
from the Immigration Museum; and Year
posts, a photography competition and our
used within a controlled environment.
12 students participated in a lecture and a
very first senior Tutor Groups, Visual Arts –
viewing of paintings at the NGV International
The Amazing Race Challenge.
on ‘Encountering Conflict’.
paper artist, David Miller. Year 9 Scribes and
fiction for the Library collection. During their
Visual Arts Week
Rosie Busuttil, Academic Dean of Visual ArtS
During the same week, a Melbourne artist,
James Beattie, came to visit and produced
a large mural reflecting Kilvington. Students
were invited to take part in the design
process and could view the production of the
final mural design by the artist on the Senior
School building. It has brought great colour
and identity within the school grounds.
The mural design was to capture and
reflect ‘Kilvington life’, including students,
learning, connection, environment and
community. The mural was produced in
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Science Week
Geography Week
Alice James, Academic Dean of Science
Lynley Clarnette, Academic Dean of Humanities
This year, we saw the return of Science
Zoe in Year 8 summed it up by saying:
pressure. Year 7 students then enjoyed The
Geography Week was an exploration of
Week at Kilvington. We started the week off
This is great. Can we do it again next year?
Bad Science Show, where science disproved
engaging learning experienced by our
by carrying out demonstrations with liquid
ELC students came up to the Chemistry
myths such as telepathy and ghosts. After
students held in the final week of May. Here
nitrogen in Assembly, in order to understand
Lab to try some experiments, aided by VCE
school, students ranging from Years 7
are some of the highlights of the week.
how extreme cold temperatures affect the
Chemistry students. Also at lunchtime, 60
to 12 stayed behind for Dissection Club,
Year 7 students participated in an
behaviour of particles in solids, liquids and
students from across Years 7 to 12 came to
successfully dissecting either a rat or a frog.
incursion conducted by Melbourne Water,
gases.
the Science Trivia Lunch to test their science
We finished with a Chemistry Club for Years 5
who arrived with a ‘Lego’ model city to help
Year 8 and Year 12 Biology students then
knowledge over a slice of pizza. Well done to
and 6 students.
students visualise and assess the impact
had a chance to handle some of the most
our winning teams – Sidicus (Year 8) and The
Overall, it was a fantastic week where
of urban development on the water cycle.
venomous snakes in Australia (the venom
Flying Chinchillas (Years 8 and 11 students).
students across the School opened their
Students undertook hands-on activities that
glands had all been surgically removed), as
The Physics Department showed off the
eyes to the wonders of science. A huge
explored the benefits of rain garden filtration
well as other reptiles and amphibians. The
forces involved in rocket propulsion and
thank you to all the staff and students who
systems and collection tanks as examples of
students were fascinated by these animals
ping-pong cannons. They sent rockets 100
took part, in particular the Science teachers
being more ‘water smart’. This experience
and were thrilled by the chance to hold them.
metres into the air, powered only by water
and laboratory technicians.
complemented their study of natural
resources in Geography classes and enabled
them to better understand how we interact
with water in our lives.
The English
Department
and the Library
joined forces
to encourage
an awareness of literature.
In small groups, Year 9 students trekked
through Cardinia Reservoir Park under the
watchful eye of Orienteering Victoria. They
were provided with a map and were set the
task of locating as many markers as possible
within a designated time limit. To earn bonus
points, students answered trivia questions
and collected specific items of litter. Despite
wet weather and muddy conditions, the
event was a great success and provided
students with a better appreciation of their
environment and human impact upon it.
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Europe Choral Tour –
A Trip We’ll Never Forget
Ashwini Sakthiakumaran and Amanda Kretschmer, Year 11
On Sunday, 13 April 2014, 27 excited
expectations, and the sights we saw were
us, and we are very appreciative of their
Kilvington students and three teachers set
beautiful. Our favourite experiences of France
dedication and hard work.
off on a trip to Europe to start the long-
were going to the top of the Eiffel Tower,
This trip felt like a once-in-a-lifetime
awaited Europe Choral Tour. First stop was
eating delicious crepes and being able to
opportunity, and we loved every minute of it.
London. While there, we had the privilege
attend an ANZAC Day Dawn Service in
of performing in three of London’s most
Villers-Bretonneux at 3.00am!
beautiful venues, including the Old Royal
For us, the Europe Choral Tour was one
Naval College, Hays Galleria and The Actors’
of the most memorable trips ever! We made
Church. We also had the opportunity to visit
many new friends and learnt many life skills.
PE and Health Week
some well-known attractions, including the
We loved singing in the most spectacular
National History Museum, Greenwich Market,
venues and visiting different places in London
Steve Bustin, Academic Dean of Physical Education and Health
Hampton Court, Windsor Castle, Covent
and Paris. Everyone on the tour was so
Garden and the West End, where we saw
friendly, and we all got along very well, which
one of the most incredible musicals, Matilda.
is what made the tour all the more fun to be
a part of. Our teachers, Ms Gall, Ms Costello
and Ms Quarrell, took such great care of
After a 19-year absence, we witnessed the
Year 9 achieving 13.3. The boys then came
The second part of our trip was really
return of PE and Health Week at Kilvington.
back the following week, with Jasper taking
exciting! France definitely lived up to our
The week was filled with fun activities for
out the title with an improved 14.4 to Quinn’s
all members of Kilvington – both junior and
13.9. Congratulations must be given to both
senior students, along with the staff too.
boys for their outstanding achievement.
Here are some of the highlights of the week.
Over two lunchtimes, Senior and Junior
Every student in Years 3 to 11 participated
School students were able to purchase a
in the PE Pentathlon by organising
delicious healthy smoothie, with more than
themselves into a group of five and trying
100 being sold. What a healthy community
to complete a five-station skills circuit in the
we are! Then every member of Kilvington staff
quickest time possible. Get Hyper of Year
was assigned a secret ‘Wellbeing Buddy’
6 won the junior event, and The Sexy Five
whom they had to spoil, look after, treat and
Minus One of Year 9 took out the senior title.
generally make sure they were OK during
The inaugural Beep Test challenge was
the week. Gifts such as coffee, flowers,
held whereby students in Years 7 to 12 tried
chocolates and personal messages were
to score their highest level possible, with the
given and received by our staff members.
winning male and female student winning
A big thank you must go to our amazing
a $30 Rebel Sports voucher, along with
PE and Health teachers, who all worked hard
getting their name and score engraved on
to ensure the week was a great success.
the perpetual shield. Stacey Flaounas of Year
And it will occur again next year. Planning for
7 took out the girl’s title with a score of 9.8,
PE and Health week 2015 is in full swing with
and there was a tie in the male event, with
many of this year’s highlights returning!
This is great.
Can we do
it again next
year?
both Jasper Pickering and Quinn Kane of
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Performing Arts Highlights
ELC Concert in the Round
House Arts
S haron Donnellan, ELC Coordinator
Emily Greenwood, Music Captain
In September, the annual ELC Concert in
the Round was held in Dalton Hall.
The Marine and Daintree 3-year-old
House Arts is the pinnacle event for House-based Performing Arts held at the end of Term 2.
groups performed first with a fun and
It is always an event to be remembered, and 2014 was no exception, with the event structured
energetic arrangement of songs. Marine
differently. To take pressure off Year 12 students, each House was given a theme two weeks
children dressed up in costumes inspired by
before and had to provide a series of performances.
the movie Frozen and sang Let it Go, Funny
There were five categories: Dance, Choral, Orchestra/Instrumental, Acting, and Technology.
Faces and The Goldfish Song. Daintree
Each category has equal weight and is scored by a visiting external adjudicator.
children dressed up in Aussie outback gear
Fethers House was successful in two of the categories and had the highest overall score.
and sang Cheep, Cheep, Cheep, Come On
So congratulations to Fethers, which took the prize for best overall performance. Their win was
Let’s Get Happy, The Gardening Song and
a testament to the hard work and dedication of their captains, leaders and participants. But the
This Land Is Your Land. All the children sang
results were incredibly close, and each House performed well. Whether or not the new structure
with confidence and pride, and their families
is better than other years is open to debate, but the performances were incredible, and as
enjoyed every moment.
always, it was so much fun!
The Magenta and Magnolia 4-year-old
groups each performed a play. Magenta
Finally, the entire concert ended with an
in the lead-up to the concert, and while most
children performed Farmer Joe’s Music Show
energetic dance that included parents, family
were nervous on the night, they all shone
and Magnolia children performed The Big
and friends to the tune of You Should Be
like stars. The biggest highlight for the ELC
Blue Balloon. Then all children came together
Dancing by the Bee Gees. Overall, it was
children and educators was to see the smiles
to sing The Zoo Song, Alice the Camel and
a special night enjoyed by all.
on all the families’ faces. They beamed with
Que Sera. They sang loudly and happily.
The children from all groups worked hard
pride and excitement!
Alice in Wonderland, junior school production
Chess
spun onto and off the stage, the audience
Alice, came to life in October in spectacular
watched in delight as she encountered Sam
fashion at the Years 5 and 6 production of
Clark as the anxious White Rabbit, Charlotte
Alice in Wonderland. The audience watched
Hallson as the mad Mad Hatter and Luc
spellbound while Alice chatted with the
Mascitti as the even madder March Hare.
Cheshire Cats 1, 2, and 3, chased the White
Adding to these memorable performances
Rabbit, raced the Dodo Bird, got tied up with
were the stunning, hand-painted sets and
Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum, rapped with
outstanding costumes. Congratulations to all
a bubble-blowing Caterpillar and beat the
our Years 5 and 6 students and the staff who
Queen of Hearts at her own game.
contributed to such a fabulous production.
Chess is now well established at Kilvington.
national level, with Kilvington finishing
There were fantastic performances
Chess Club is held weekly and is an
8th in the Open Primary State Finals and
from the three Alices – Small Alice, played
opportunity for students to learn the skills
2nd in the Year 3 and Under State Finals.
sensitively by Lily Wallis, Alice played
and strategies of chess. The Club gives many
Some students will also play in the National
superbly by Katya Richardson, and Tall Alice
students a place to be part of a non-physical,
Interschool Finals in December.
played beautifully by Jeyan Lee. As the Alices
enjoyable activity. Attending Chess Club
Recently, a House Chess Day was held.
and tournaments has helped students to
This was a very exciting day, where all
learn to deal with the emotions of losing and
students in Junior School were given the
encouraging good sportsmanship.
opportunity to play for their House. Nearly
60 students from Prep to Year 6 took part,
Many Chess Club players have
developed their skills to a state and even
Lewis Carroll’s famous inquisitive heroine,
and Burman won by a narrow margin!
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Hairspray – The Nicest Kids in Town
This year’s Senior School production of
The entire cast worked incredibly hard to
Hairspray was a stunning showcase of
deliver one of Kilvington’s best productions
Kilvington’s Performing Arts program. For
yet. Costumes, sets, lighting and audio visual
three consecutive nights in May, audiences
equipment combined to provide audiences
were welcomed to the 60s by an outstanding
with an experience that left a smile on their
cast who transformed themselves into
faces long after leaving Dalton Hall.
Tracy Turnblad, Link Larkin, Corny Collins,
Seaweed, Edna and Wilbur Turnblad and
standard they are without the commitment
Penny Pingleton.
of students and staff, and the support of
the community. Clare Mackie, as Producer,
Dominique Duce’s performance as the
Kilvington’s productions would not be the
wide-eyed, joyous and brave Tracy Turnblad
is to be congratulated on her first Senior
was exceptional. Her rendition of Good
School production. Director, Andrew
Morning Baltimore and I Can Hear the Bells
Johnson; Musical Director, Celia Gall,
left the audiences wavering between smiles
and Stage Manager, John Knap, worked
and tears. Lydia Tesema’s (Motormouth
tirelessly to ensure that Hairspray maintained
Maybelle) and Rachel Tesema’s (Little Inez)
the Kilvington standard, as did a team of
moving performance of I Know Where I’ve
choreographers, costume managers and
Been was spellbinding and unforgettable.
assistants, hair and make-up artists and
Christa Hill as Penny Pingleton was
set designers.
delightfully quirky, and Sasha Williams as
Tracy’s mother took us on a journey of
Hairspray. Kilvington Senior Students are
fearful agoraphobic to rebel rouser.
definitely The Nicest Kids in Town.
Congratulations to the cast and crew of
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Sporting Highlights
Ben Bishop, Head of Sport
Association
Weekly Sport
Kilvington Sports Program continues to go from strength to
strength with the introduction of outstanding teachers, coaches
and mentors. The results speak for themselves.
Balaclava Weekly Sport
Years 5 and 6 students participate in weekly
House Carnivals
Senior School House Athletics
(Years 7-12)
Barrett continued their dominance winning
for a second successive year. Age group
champions were:
13 YO – Thomas Robb, Stacey Flaounas
14 YO – Rohan Amarasinghe, Jasmine Fassoulis
15 YO – Vincent Nguyen, Laura Burgoine
16 YO – Quinn Kane, Emma Laughlin
Open – Tom Brooks, Matilda Blyth
Senior School House Swimming
sport every Friday across the year. Some of
(Years 7-12)
these weeks involved weekly competitions
Once again, Barrett took out the Aggregate
against other schools within our Balaclava
Trophy, while Fethers won House Cheers.
District. Highlights from these competitions
Age group champions were:
Junior School House Swimming
13 YO – Angelina Vadolas, Jack Cullen
(Prep-Year 6)
14 YO – Georgia Dillon, Patrick Nachar
It was great to see the Junior School
15 YO – Jasmine Everitt, Ashil Mohan
competing in a variety of traditional and
16 YO – Abbey McCorquodale, Tom Smith
novelty races. Burman House won the
Open – Victoria Ainsworth, Tom Brooks
overall result.
Junior School House Athletics
(Prep-Year 6)
All Prep to Year 6 students participated in
a range of traditional and modified athletic
events. The highlight of the day was the
House 50 x 50 relay, which all Junior School
students competed in. Burman House won
the Aggregate Trophy for the second year in
a row.
Prep to Year 12 Cross-Country
For the first time, all students from Prep
to Year 12 competed in the House CrossCountry. Prep to Year 2 students raced in
the 600 m race, students in Years 3 to 6
raced the 2 km course, and all Senior School
students ran the 3 km course. First place
winners in their age group were: Charlotte
Hallson, Lane Donohue, Kasey O’Connor,
Harry Durand, Bridie Linehan, Spencer TigheMartin, Stacey Flaounas, Jack Kirkham,
Cat Linehan, Jasper Pickering, Sarah Hedger,
Peter Yu, Lexie Opray, Quinn Kane, Maddy
Hendy and Lantos Wang.
include Runner Up for Boys Soccer and
Champions for Girls Netball.
EISM Interschool Sport
Most weeks throughout the year, all students
from Years 7 to 11 participate in weekly
sport. For Year 12s, sport is optional, but
Association
Carnivals
EISM Cross-Country
a number of students chose to participate.
Kilvington placed fourth overall in the Central
Highlights across the season include Runner
Division. Jasper Pickering and Lexie Opray
EISM Swimming
Up in Year 7 Girls Basketball; Runner Up
won the 14 YO Boys and 15 YO Girls age
Kilvington won the Division 3 Competition
in Senior Girls Table Tennis; Runner Up
groups, with Sarah Hedger in 2nd place.
in Senior Girls Tennis; and undefeated
and will be promoted to Division 2 in 2015.
champions for the Years 8 and 9 Girls
There were many standout performances
Balaclava Swimming
across the day, with Kilvington winning
Kilvington came runners up in the population
many individual and relay races. Well done
trophy. Well done to Luc Mascitti, Katya
to Maddy Clarke who was the School’s first
Richardson, Tim Senior-Skinner, Alek
medallist.
Kostovski and Toby Wareham who qualified
Netball team.
for the Beachside Division.
EISM Athletics
After winning the Division 3 Carnival last
Balaclava Athletics
year, we were optimistic about being
There were great individual results across the
competitive in Division 2. Kilvington came a
day. Well done to Annika Challice, Georgia
very respectable fourth overall, which was a
Morris, Toby Wareham and Luc Mascitti
very pleasing result. Medallists were: Michelle
who qualified for the Beachside Division.
Volpert, Jasper Pickering, Jacqui Ooi,
Vincent Nguyen, Lachlan Wotherspoon, Ryan
Balaclava Cross-Country
Harding, Jessie Pham and Alanna Owen.
Kilvington took a full team across the three
age groups and competed well on the day.
There were great individual performances.
Well done to Spencer Tighe-Martin who
showed plenty of talent in his race.
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Outdoor Education Programs
Junior School
ohn James and Allison Bivard,
J
Years 3 and 4 teachers
Reflections from
Year 3 students
B enjamin Ashmore, Year 6
I loved camp. I found out that I can
canoe and swing. Genevieve
Years 3 and 4 ‘Camp Rumbug’
activities. Overall, we did eight different
From Monday, 25 August, to Wednesday,
stations, which were all challenging, but
27 August, Years 3 and 4 students enjoyed
very enjoyable. The night finished with the
Camp Rumbug. The bus ride took three
sensational Kilvington Camp Idol.
hours and when, we arrived, students took
On the last day, we headed to Wilson’s
part in the famous Camp Rumbug Fitness
Prom. On the way we stopped and saw
Trial. After two laps, where they negotiated
some kangaroos and emus. We then went to
the mud pit, students showered for dinner. At
Squeaky Beach and walked along a nature
night, we ate marshmallows by the campfire
track to Tidal River. At the beach we had a
and sang some songs.
sand competition. Finally, we headed home.
On the second day, we did wet and dry
It was a great camp!
I enjoyed the Scare Bear even though
I was nervous to do it. I learnt that
I can challenge myself and then
overcome my fear. Lara
Camp has helped me become friends
with people that I don’t usually play
with. Isabel
I will advise others to have fun and
enjoy camp to the fullest, help others,
make friends and have the feeling,
‘Yes, you can do it!’ Sahil
Years 5 and 6 ‘Camp Marysville’
humbling to look at artefacts that had been
This year’s camp – Camp Marysville – has
singed by the fire and photos of the town in
probably been my favourite camp. I think
flames. We learnt that the camp had been
this is because it was my last camp in Junior
used as a relief centre for the many people
School and the activities were unique. There
who lost their homes in the fire.
were bicycle generators and log-cutting
Walking through the fresh bush and
hydraulics. We enjoyed the home garden and
swimming in streams was calming and
‘waste watchers’ program. The food was
soothing. I vividly remember swimming in the
tasty and fresh. We walked through the bush
cool water and feeling it rush around me. I
and swam in streams.
remember the calm feeling that only the bush
can give and the scent of the eucalyptus
I felt deeply connected to the area and
saddened to see the effects of the Black
leaves in the air. This camp was a deeply
Saturday 2009 bushfires. We visited a
enjoyable and beautiful experience and I’m
museum about the bushfires, and it was
sure I’ll long retain the memories of it.
In archery, I nearly got a BULLSEYE!
Siena
The mud pit was freezing with mud
and water going up to our waist.
Natalia
Reflections from
Year 4 students
Although you could get very cold,
wet and extremely muddy, it was
full of fun, laughter and excitement.
Angelique
At Wilson’s Prom we got up close to
almost wild kangaroos! We even saw
an emu cross the road. Pia
This is a camp I will never forget.
Shreya
I learnt to never quit. John
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Outdoor Education Programs
Senior School
Kilvington’s camp program enables students to further their learning and social
skills development in a non-school setting. Our camps have an academic, cultural,
environmental, social and/or outdoor emphasis and are an important aspect of the
holistic nature of our educational programs.
Year 7 Club Lorne
Year 10 Eildon Adventure
Close to 80 Year 7 students played, bunked
Year 10 students rafted along the Goulburn
down, ate and did duty together in a
River – 25 km in total over the three days
cooperative manner at Club Lorne. Students
– and learnt how to paddle and negotiate
learnt to surf, hiked into the rainforest and
rapids. They also hiked (up to 20 km) with
along the beach, and participated in a sand-
packs through the mountains at Eildon,
sculpting competition and a bush dance.
camping overnight in the valleys. Students
self-catered at this camp, learning to be
Year 8 Wilson’s Prom
Our camps have
an academic,
cultural,
environmental,
social and/
or outdoor
emphasis.
self-sufficient.
During the three days at Wilson’s Prom,
Year 8 students were placed into ‘tribes’
Year 11 High Country
and participated in a two-hour surf lesson,
Students rode their mountain bikes 88
a walk to nearby Squeaky Beach and a
kms from Yea to Mansfield along the Great
Year 12 Sorrento
water analysis of the local river with the
Victorian Rail Trail. This trail has been
Sorrento was an opportunity to focus
Park Ranger. Students learnt all about tents,
developed over the last five years and
on mind, body and spirit. Mind activities
cooking on a trangia stove and packing for
consists of a bicycle path laid over the old
involved essay writing, job interview skills
an overnight hike.
railway line that existed in North Eastern
and a careers speaker. To get the body
Victoria from 1870 to 1970. Along the way,
active, students chose to kayak, bike ride
Year 9 City Camp
students camped in campsites at Bonnie
or walk, and the group participated in
As part of the Year 9 Explore program,
Doon, Lake Eildon and Molesworth along
African drumming, singing and dancing. To
students spent time working in the State
the Goulburn River.
enhance the spirit, students were treated to
Library on their major focus projects for
an inspirational story from a South African
Explore, enjoyed ice skating, indoor rock
refugee, viewed the movie Mandela and
climbing and time at Galactic Circus.
learnt yoga, tai chi and meditation.
Students’ navigation skills were tested, with
much time spent using public transport.
A highlight was eating dinner in different
cultural areas of the city.
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Supporting Our Community
Debating
K24 Challenge
Eliza Collister, Debating Captain
S teve Bustin, Academic Dean of Physical Education and Health
Glossophobia, more commonly known as
Overall, we had four teams of students
‘That teachers should eat their lunch outside
On 22 and 23 August, the second K24
Some interesting statistics of K24 2014 are:
Prep to Year 2 students were also
fear of public speaking, claims the title of the
from Years 9 to 12 compete in the DAV
with students’ providing for witty arguments
Challenge at Kilvington was held in Dalton
•$4,795.95 was raised, which will feed
involved on the day. They made a gold coin
most common fear, trumping fear of spiders,
School Program. It was also wonderful to see
from both staff and student teams. As the
Hall. The event consists of each House
sharks and even dying. Fear of public
such strength in our younger team members
debate took place, cupcakes were sold,
having a student in Years 3 to 12 cycling on
speaking is apparent within our society, with
in Years 7 and 8 who participated in the
raising money for World Vision. Witnesses
a stationary spin bike for 24 hours, trying to
almost everyone at some point having been
DAV Junior Introductory Program. Their high
cast their vote for the winner, with the team
complete as many kilometres as possible.
exposed to the shaky voice, fidgety legs
level of manner and method holds Kilvington
with the most donations being declared
As always, there were staff and parent teams
•4,075.6 km were ridden by all six bikes,
a total of 36 laps! Students in Prep to Year 2
and dreaded sweaty palms. So I wish to
debating in good stead for the coming years.
the winner. The teacher team put forward
competing against the students. Competitors
which is the equivalent distance of flying
also made motivational House posters in the
congratulate all who overcame their fear and
The strong debating culture at Kilvington
some interesting points of view; however the
were required to collect sponsorship money,
from Melbourne to Bali.
morning, which were placed in Dalton Hall
joined the Debating Team in 2014.
continued, with the House Debating
student team was triumphant, receiving the
with all funds raised being donated to this
Competition being a successful event again.
most donations and being crowned 2014
year’s World Vision’s 40 Hour Famine appeal.
witnessed many people participate in
It was a highly contested title this year, with
winners. More than $80 was raised.
debating, and this year I am happy to report
all Houses putting their best argumentative
As my time at Kilvington comes to an end,
up cycling the most kilometres, closely
that a record number of students signed up.
foot forward. Burman won the Senior
I want to encourage everyone to get involved
followed by Fethers House. The collection
It was wonderful to see both boys and girls
Cup and Fethers won both the Junior and
in debating. I would also like to thank all staff
of sponsorship money was also a House
participate in the DAV debating competition,
Intermediate Cups.
involved in debating and a special thank you
competition, with Fethers winning by
using their best reasoning and logistic skills
The notorious Staff v Student debate
to Ms Mackie, Debating Coordinator, for her
collecting more than $1,000. All six teams
•$1,800 worth of vouchers were given to
to persuade an audience of their argument.
took place again this year, with the topic
tireless work and valuable expertise.
completed the Challenge and should feel
competitors from Junto Café Catering
extremely proud of themselves. Special
Functions.
During my years at Kilvington, I have
Like last year, the parent bike ended
nine families of six for an entire year
donation and brought their bike to School for
in Rwanda.
the day, with their challenge being to cycle as
•106 students, 48 staff and 40 parents
took part during the 24 hours.
•Six spin bikes were supplied free of
charge by Grays Fitness, Altona.
•28 pizzas were given to the competitors
by Cielo Pizza, McKinnon.
•65 coffees and hot drinks were made and
many laps of the School’s courts as possible
in 45 minutes. Fysh won the event, cycling
behind the bikes.
Thank you to all the students, parents
and staff who participated and helped out,
and to all the businesses that supported the
Challenge.
supplied free of charge by Zeth at Gauge
Espresso, Ormond.
mention must go to Damian Bartlett and
Olivia Gleeson of Year 9, the male and
female students who cycled the furthest in a
Pom and Dance
20-minute effort during the entire 24 hours.
The final results were as follows:
The three Pom teams have done an amazing
in all competitions at state level and have
job this year! The teams are Kilvington Gold,
been to the Nationals in consecutive years,
the Senior Team, Kilvington Magenta, the
returning with Bronze in 2013 and Gold
Years 7–9 Team, and Kilvington Blue, the
Team
Distance (km)
1st
Parents
728.5
this year. Our success is a testament to the
2nd
Fethers
713.6
Junior Team.
dedication and commitment of the girls and
3rd
Barrett
704.3
At the Winterfest 2014, all three teams
the enjoyment and fun this activity brings
placed first in their categories. At the State
them. We look forward to another exciting
4th
Staff
663.4
Championships 2014, Gold came 6th,
year in Pom and Dance next year.
5th
Fysh
659.7
6th
Burman
606.1
Magenta came 5th and Blue came 2nd.
At the World Cup of Cheer and Dance
Nationals on 16 November, all three teams
competed. Kilvington Gold placed first and
received the gold medal. Kilvington Blue also
placed first and received the gold medal. Both
teams are the national champions in their
category. Kilvington Magneta placed 5th in a
highly competitive category – a fantastic result.
Since moving to Pom and Dance in 2013,
Kilvington teams have placed in the top three
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Supporting Our Community
House Wrap Ups
CanTeen
Peta Stone, Year 12, Burman Music Captain
Barrett
On Sunday, 27 July, Zoe James, Burman
event of the day, the 5 km run. While Zoe
Vice Captain, and I participated in The Age
and I were nervous, since we had never done
Run Melbourne, starting and finishing near
a fun run before, and weren’t feeling at our
Federation Square. We were running to
peak fitness, we just wanted to get started
raise money for our Burman House charity,
and for it to be over. However, once we
CanTeen, which supports young people
started, it didn’t feel as hard as we thought it
affected by cancer, but there were more than
would be. We were passing the 1 km, 2 km,
In the blink of an eye, another year in Barrett
possible! Thank you to Ryan Harding and
400 other charities that people were running
then 3 km flags, and before we knew it we
House has come to an end. We are so
Aaron Kale, our Year 9 Captains, who were
time working with a cooperative and high-
for and just under 20,000 participants!
were running over the finish line! We were so
proud of all Barrett’s House and individual
always willing to help out and had wonderful
achieving bunch of talented people, resulting
The vibe at Federation Square was
proud that we both ran the whole way and
achievements this year, and we know
ideas. Thanks also to Sophie Page, our
in a very successful year for Barrett House in
awesome with volunteer stalls for the different
so glad that we did it. We’re even thinking of
that Barrett students’ ongoing spirit and
incredible Vice Captain. We don’t know how
terms of awards, fun and friendships.
charities handing out free snacks and giving
doing it again next year!
willingness to get involved will continue to
we would have done as well this year without
information on how to get involved. There
Overall, it was a great day, and I would
lead the amazing Barrett House to victory
you. Sophie has always been willing to help
were people of all ages there, including
recommend to anyone who enjoys a bit
in many years to come!
out, and her ideas have added so much fun
young kids, and everyone was excited to be
of exercise to get involved next year. It’s a
We started the year at House Swimming,
to an incredible year for Barrett House.
a part of this worthy cause.
really good feeling knowing that just running
taking out the Aggregate Trophy. Next came
Finally, thank you to Mrs Lehman – the
around a park can make a difference in
House Athletics where we again took out
most organised and passionate House Dean
someone’s life.
the Aggregate Trophy, proving how athletic
you will ever have the pleasure of working
and strong a House we are. Amazing efforts
with! We do not know where we would be
at House Cross-Country followed, and
without her ongoing support, organisational
then came wins in the dancing and drama
skills and hard work for the mighty Barrett
divisions at the re-formatted House Arts.
House. As Captains in Year 12, our year has
We would like to thank our Captains for
been stressful, but with Mrs Lehman’s help,
their ongoing efforts and making everything
we have loved every minute.
Before the run, 5000 or so participants
gathered near the start line to begin the last
victoria Edwards and Paige Hinrichs,
House and Music Captains
YGAP
Sophie Page, Barrett Vice Captain, Year 11
Formerly known as Y-Generation Against
On 13 June, Barrett House concluded
Poverty, YGAP takes a stand to initiate
its 5-cent Campaign. More than 35 kg of
social change in developing countries such
5-cent pieces were collected from the School
as Malawi, Rwanda, Ghana, Cambodia,
community to support YGAP. Mrs Lehman,
Bangladesh and regions throughout
Barrett House Dean, and I went to the
Australia. They conduct many programs,
Commonwealth Bank in Bentleigh to count
including the 5-cent Campaign, Photo for
all of the collected pieces. This experience
Freedom and their two restaurants Kinfolk
was exciting and fulfilling because we knew
and Feast of Merit.
that Kilvington had done such a great job
We were very fortunate that Elliot Costello,
with the campaign and we couldn’t wait to
founder of YGAP, spoke at a Kilvington
see the result.
Assembly and thanked the School for its
When the last coin went in, we had raised
contributions as well as informing us about
$670. This was such a fabulous effort, and
upcoming YGAP projects such as ‘Polished
the YGAP team is extremely pleased and
Man’. The Assembly was conducted by
send their thanks to us for helping those
Barrett and held to inform the School about
less fortunate. Well done, everyone!
So, in 2014, we have had a wonderful
YGAP takes a
stand to initiate
social change
in developing
countries.
our social service activities for Term 2. These
activities included a bake sale and casual
clothes day along with the 5-cent Campaign.
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House Wrap Ups
Fethers
Burman
Tayla Hope, House Captain
Brooke Day, House Captain
For Fethers House, this year was excellent
We are also so proud of the effort
And thank you to Portia Subotsch, Music
I was very excited to lead Burman for the
format, and we couldn’t have done it without
Captain so much easier. Finally, I want to
– we experienced great victory! Our year
everyone put into the K24 Challenge. The
Captain. I would have been lost without her
year, and the amazing Captains, Peta Stone,
the help of every Year 12 student!
thank Peta, House Music Captain, who has
of triumph began with winning the Senior
race was close all night and, although we
ability to bring our ambitious ideas to life,
Zoe James, Lauren Rowley and Megan
We ended the year on a high of success
encouraged and supported me all year. She
Swimming Cup for the first time in 10 years,
came in second for total kilometres, we won
her support and her contribution. It was an
Odgers, assisted me and kept the House
and enthusiasm. Every Burman girl and boy
did an amazing job with House Arts and has
and we also came away with the House
the fundraising section with $1298.75.
absolute pleasure to work alongside Portia,
spirit going on every occasion. The close
should be congratulated and proud. A massive
left an incredible standard for future captains.
Cheers Cup, which was an extraordinary
and our partnership has just grown stronger
friendships within the House and among the
thank you to Miss Marshall, always dressed
So, 2014 has been a jam-packed year
I feel so privileged to have led the way this
group effort. Although we didn’t win anything
full of success and teamwork, but none of
throughout the year.
year levels have made our House so close.
in yellow, showing her support and true love
year as Captain, and it has been a year I will
for Athletics, the House put up a great fight
this would have been possible without our
Finally, thank you to our House Dean, Miss
The year began with House Swimming,
of her students. She has been a tremendous
never forget.
and we were proud of everyone’s successes
amazing leadership team.
Cleghorn. The way she cares for students
where so many Burman girls and boys swam
help with everything possible, and I thank her
on the day. We won the Senior Cup for
Thank you to our Year 9 leaders, Charlotte
and staff alike is second to none and without
well and achieved their personal best. Then
so much. I would also like to thank Mr Brinson
House Cross-Country, which was an
Corke and Hannah Bahn. They stepped it up
her none of our achievements would be
we came to House Athletics, and the Burman
who filled her shoes. It has been amazing to
amazing feat against the other Houses.
and took charge when we weren’t able to.
possible. Miss Cleghorn puts her heart and
girls and boys zoomed down the athletics
work with both of them, encouraging me to
Our most exciting win of the year was
They have been so supportive and always
soul into Fethers, and this House is a family
track with smiles on their faces as always.
step up and achieve my best.
definitely House Arts. Fethers is the first
bring a wonderful spirit to our meetings.
because of her.
Next there was House Cross-Country, where
House ever to win two years in a row. It was
Thank you also to our wonderful Vice
This year has been outstanding.
the efforts of Burman boys and girls were
Year 9 Captains, who have led Burman with
sensational seeing the whole House come
Captain, Katie Forti, whose contribution
Everyone’s enthusiasm and participation
amazing. To bring home two trophies was
enormous heart and spirit. Next is our Year
together, even when we were working with
surpassed anything we could imagine.
have made my role as House Captain so
a highly commendable effort.
11 House Vice Captain, Zoe, who has been
a new format. Another highlight was winning
Fethers would not have accomplished as
enjoyable, and I hope you have loved every
Another highlight of the year was House
both passionate and supportive about every
much if she wasn’t there.
minute as much as I have.
Arts. This was the first year of the new
event, which has made my job as House
Years 7, 8, 9 and 10 House Debating.
I want to thank Lauren and Megan, our
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House Wrap Ups
What a Year! PFA Update
Kylie Owen
President, Kilvington PFA
Fysh
For the Parents and Friends Association
special guest speakers were Peter and
(PFA), 2014 was going to be a year to
Seb Costello. In August, we put together
Gianni Mercuri, House Captain
get back to basics, a year to build on
a Parents’ Team for the annual K24
our friend-raising mission and to foster
Challenge. It was very exciting that the
community connections. Thus our theme
Parents’ Team were again winners of the
for 2014 was ‘Connections’. So, throughout
greatest distance travelled.
This year, I have had the privilege of leading
in a terrific effort at the K24 Challenge. The
not have been possible without their help.
Fysh House. I have watched as the students
enthusiasm that Fysh House had towards
the year, the PFA worked on projects and
A break from the Kilvington Carnival
in Fysh have grown and interacted, thereby
this activity, in particular, was astonishing
House Dean, Mrs Hedger. Not only did
events that would create opportunities for
this year allowed the PFA to try out a new
strengthening Fysh House spirit.
as all of the entrants contributed to the best
she help the leaders and me with anything
people to get together either as volunteers
event, so the ‘Kilvington Connections Trivia
One of our achievements this year was
of their ability.
we needed, but also she listened to our
or for social functions and to get to know
Night’ was born. With 200 people attending
winning the Senior Cup for Athletics. This
My experience with House Arts was
ambitious ideas and encouraged us to go
each other better.
and $7,000 raised, it was a great success!
win was a great effort, and many outstanding
amazing. Although we didn’t win, we all
for it! Without her continuous support and
The year began with a flurry of ‘Welcome
We hope to make a trivia night a regular
students put up their hands to race in
came together and put on a remarkable
encouragement, the year wouldn’t have been
Back’ morning teas and a picnic, and then
biannual event.
higher-age group events. This was the case
act and I was so pleased with the unity
as smooth as it was, and on behalf of all the
quickly the year was passing us by as we
The School community has been very
at House Swimming, with countless students
that the House displayed.
House we thank you!!
planned many events. Our Class Social
supportive of the PFA this year. We have
going into events out of their depth. At the
As House Captain, I could not ask for
Finally, thank you to all the House
Representatives were busy organising
received encouragement and support by
House Cross-Country, we also had a great
anything more this year. I was incredibly
members and best of luck for the coming
social events for classes and year levels,
many of you not just attending our events
participation rate, with everyone putting in
fortunate to have not only great co-leaders
years, especially to the new leaders who
and what a great success these events
in great numbers, but also by participating,
100% and doing their best for Fysh! There
but also a fantastic Year 12 cohort within
I’m sure will do a marvellous job.
have been, with increased attendance
volunteering and donating your time
and goods and services to support our
I would also like to thank our wonderful
2014 was …
a year to get
back to basics,
a year to build
on our friendraising mission
and to foster
community
connections.
were more exceptional efforts, with winners
Fysh. I was extremely proud of the effort that
and positive feedback.
in a variety of age groups. In addition, we put
all Fysh members put in, and my job would
The PFA assisted with productions
fundraising efforts. With much gratitude,
throughout the year, and our volunteers
we thank you all.
attended Open Mornings to promote the
I would also like to thank the wonderful
great School that our children attend. We
parents who directly support our efforts
have also been represented at the Victorian
by coming along to meetings, planning
organisation of events like the Trivia Night;
Parents’ Council and promoted our School
events and joining committees. And I want
and last but definitely not least Camilla
more widely across the Independent
to acknowledge the following people for
Fiorini and Deb Duce for everything they’ve
School scene. We have learnt a lot along
their significant contributions this year:
done to support us! We couldn’t do it
the way about how special and unique
Kim Wareham and Marina Palaskas for
without you, Cam and Deb!
our School is!
their excellent support of the PFA and their
I would like to encourage anyone who
The PFA continued to offer a valuable
individual contributions this year; Christina
is thinking of volunteering in 2015 to
service to our community by running
O’Connor for balancing the PFA books
come and see how good it makes you
a small business – the Secondhand
so efficiently and diligently and for setting
feel. Volunteering gets you involved and
Uniform Shop. And, at the conclusion of
up the retail management system for the
connected with our community and really
the Middle School building construction,
Secondhand Uniform Shop; Kylie Brown
makes a positive difference to your child’s
we relocated the shop back to Dalton Hall.
and Louise Forti for superbly running the
school experience.
The highlights of the year include our
Shop; Leah Lemke and Kylie Brown for
I hope that you have a safe, happy and
wonderful annual Mother’s Day Stall and
sharing the role of secretary magnificently;
relaxing holiday and I hope to see you
Father’s Day Breakfast. This year our
Kirsten Brooks for all of her insight and
around Kilvington next year!
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Student Awards
Celebrating Outstanding Achievements
House Cups
Academic Excellence Year 10
Psychology
Grace Boschetti
Academic Progress awards
Maths
Mason Lou
Studio Art
Isabella Chow TJ Hocking Memorial Cultural CupFethers
Science
Matthias Haslauer
Visual Communication and Design
Lachlan Jones
Prep Jaya Kuver
Ella Wang House Challenge Cup
English
Grace Boschetti
French
Charan Naidoo
General excellence
House Sports Challenge Cup
Barrett
Barrett
Academic Excellence Years 4 – 9
Academic Excellence – Year 4Rhea Gupta Pia O’Reilly
Academic Excellence – Year 5
Jordyn Matusewicz Isaac Webb Academic Excellence – Year 6
Kasey O’Connor
Luc Mascitti
Martha Sands
Katherine Wheeler
Academic Excellence – Year 7
Kieran Connolly
Alejandro Stuckey de la Banda
Charlotte Ewenson
Andy Liu
Luke Lou
Zoe Parsons
Eleanor Smith
Elisabeth Yeo
Academic Excellence – Year 8Harrison Broughton
Rachel Cetrola
Maree Lymbouris
Aidan McShane
Siddharth Pai
Jade Redman
Moriel Smolyar
Academic Excellence – Year 9Hannah Bahn
Damian Bartlett
Raza Bhuteja
James Churilov
Allison Doyle
David Kuang
Mason Lou
Ashil Mohan
Peter Yu
JapaneseElizabeth Hu
History
Grace Boschetti
GeographyElizabeth Hu
Design Carmel Michener
Drama
Christa Hill
Fashion
Carmel Michener
Food Technology
Carmel Michener
Literature
Natasha Finnin
Making Choices
Soraya Jayawardena
Media Carmel Michener
Physical Education
Zach Dimachki ProtestsPhilippa Dent
Academic Excellence units 1 and 2
AccountingAbbey McCorquodale
BiologyElizabeth Hu
Drama
Dominique Duce
English
Cassie De Nardis
English EALWeiyu Chen
Maths Methods CASWeiyu Chen
ChemistryEleanor Cook
Year 2
Matthias Haslauer
Best A Grade DebaterVictoria Ainsworth
Best B Grade Debater
No team in 2014
Best C Grade Debater
Charan Naidoo
Best D Grade DebaterVishnu Krishnamoorthi
Aarushi Goyal Award for
Personal Best – Years 5/6
Dylan Redman
Ken Cleghorn Award for
Personal Best Year 10Emily Brooks
Kwong Lee Dow Scholars
Program University of MelbourneElizabeth Hu
Phyllis Fethers Memorial Award
for Creative Writing Year 10
Grace Boschetti
Long Tan Leadership and
Teamwork Award Year 10 Stephanie Talbot
The Wymond Family Prize
for Personal Best Year 11
Sophie Page
Douglas Memorial Debating/
Public Speaking Award Mia Fine
Joyce Ball Drama Trophy for
Outstanding Senior DramaAlexandra Finnin
Outstanding Senior Musicianship AwardEmma Casey
Outstanding Senior
Sportsmanship Award
Jessica Pham
Patsy Venn Award for
Personal Best Year 12
Katherine Michael
Information TechnologyHarry Richardson
Long Tan Leadership and
Teamwork Award Year 12
Gianni Mercuri
General Maths Further
Caltex Best All Rounder Year 12Victoria Ainsworth
French
Zoe James
History
Louisa Bonning Legal Studies
Lauren Deady
Food and TechnologyAbbey Short
Corey Marshall
General Maths SpecialistEleanor Cook
Dux 2013
JapaneseYejin Song
School Co-Captains
Georgia Bartlett
Emma Casey Health and Human Development
Bridie English
Literature
Cassie De Nardis
PhysicsEleanor Cook
Martin Zheng Science Award
Year 1Aiva Anagnostiadis
Finn McGregor
Jemma Boschetti
Mizuki Yoshizawa
Year 3Franco Lin
Year 4
Lane Donohue
Year 5Alexander Pietrosanto
Year 6Arianna Javen
Ankush Mendiratta Year 7
Lily Boschetti
Jack Cullen
Charlotte Horwood
Jack Kirkham
Jiayi (Jennifer) Long
Hannah McCorquodale
Thomas Robb
Joshua Tung
Year 8Rohan Amarasinghe
Eve Durand
Tyler Hamilton
Holly Haslauer
Nikolaos Kantzas
Saskia Mascitti
Marcus Poda
Marianna Polyzos
Year 9
Laura Burgoine
Liannah Diacaris
Ryan Harding
Sarah Hedger
Alexandra Hronas
Lauren Rowley
Kyra von Stiegler
Athanasios Vlachos
Year 10
Navya Bala-Aiyer
Patrick Blyth
Emma Laughlin
Lexie Opray
Neve Roseman
School Vice Co-CaptainsVictoria Ainsworth Edison Sands
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Reunions
Walsh Club
5 and 10 Years
15 Years
20 Years
Our first reunion for 2014 was well attended by our loyal Walsh Club
We had a great turnout for the 5 and 10 year reunions, with
Our 1999 peer year gathered in August for a lovely evening. Everyone
Some former students hadn’t been back to Kilvington before the
members (former students who attended Kilvington 50+ years ago).
some familiar faces who are still involved with the School in
was thrilled to catch up with past teachers Ann Dillon and Helen
reunion this year. So there were lots of oohs and aahs at the wonderful
We gathered at the RACV City Club for a wonderful buffet lunch.
varying roles such as teaching and choreography with our
Permezel who made a special visit just to see them. Such is Kilvington!
facilities. On the tour of the School, the photos of past Principals
There was much discussion about the history of Kilvington, including
School productions. It is encouraging to see that our past
Lauren Matthews was the School Captain that year and is now on
brought back memories of waiting outside Mr Stone’s office and
personal memories of special times and events. If you have any special
students have kept in touch after leaving school and that
the Kilvington Grammar Board of Directors. There were lots of laughs
what a presence he was in their lives. It’s wonderful to see friendships
memories of your time at Kilvington, we would love to hear from you.
the friendships are strong and enduring.
reminiscing over the Kilvonian and in particular the story and photos
reignited, and we look forward to seeing our 1994 peer group back
of Mr Jon Charlton, who was the School Chaplain at the time.
for their 25 year reunion.
25 Years
30 Years
35 Years
40 Year Plus
It was a great turnout from the 1989 peer group, and we were thrilled
For the 30 year reunion, our 1984 peer group gathered in the Patsy
We have a diverse range of past students from our 1979 peer year,
About 30 past students gathered in the McKie Library for the 40
to have girls come from interstate and even as far away as America!
Venn Music Centre for an evening of memories, laughs and even a few
including current parent and active Kilvington PFA member Marina
year plus reunion. Welcoming our 1974 peer year, it was clear to see
Many have gone on to lead interesting and varied lives. The Kilvonian
happy tears. Some of you may recognise a familiar face in the front
Palaskas and award-winning author Fiona Lowe. The group was
that Kilvington is all about community as this year level included past
was a hit, and there were lots of remarks on the hairstyles of the late
row – Karen Bryce is a past student and now a much-loved teacher
amazed at the changes and improvements to the School. It was a
students, who were also past and present parents, past staff and past
1980s. Many thanks to all who attended and in particular those who
at Kilvington. We also welcomed past student, Fiona Cullen, whose
lovely evening full of laughs, and the quote of the night was, ‘What
Board members. The connections are strong and will no doubt carry
travelled many miles.
children currently attend Kilvington. If you would like to reconnect with
happened in 1979 stays in 1979!’
on with the future generations of Kilvonians.
the 1984 group, please let us know and we will put you in touch.
Another of the Year levels (1971) has reconnected through the
reunions and get together on a regular basis. They are very keen to
hear from anyone else from this peer year, so please contact us at
Kilvington and we will put you in touch.
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Image: Giselle Haber
What Our Former Students Are Up To
We would like to acknowledge
and thank those people who
have made generous donations
to Kilvington in 2014 (up to
31 October).
Dr Genevieve Martin
Dr Briony Rogers
One of the Class of 2007, Genevieve is currently an Intern at the Alfred
One of the Class of 1999, Briony is an academic at Monash University,
Hospital after graduating with a Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of
conducting social and interdisciplinary research into how transformative
Surgery (Honours) and Bachelor of Medical Science (Honours) from
change can be enabled to create liveable, sustainable and resilient
Monash University in 2013. As a medical student, she taught on the
cities. After studying civil engineering and science, she began her career
staff of the Australian Science Olympiads Biology program and was
in 2006 as a consultant on water infrastructure projects in Australia
a jury member at the International Biology Olympiad in Korea in 2010.
and Vietnam with professional services firm GHD. This experience,
as well as volunteer roles with Engineers Without Borders, made her
Genevieve was recently awarded a 2014 John Monash Scholarship
and will undertake a DPhil (PhD) at the University of Oxford in 2015.
appreciate that urban infrastructure is socio-technical in nature.
Her research will focus on combining drug and immunological
strategies to eradicate HIV from latently infected cells.
understand the societal, political and institutional dimensions needed
In 2010, Briony pursued a PhD in environmental sociology to
for driving transformations to achieve sustainability.
Sylvia Hosking
Christine Balint
One of the Class of 1988, Sylvia is currently Assistant Principal Bass
One of the Class of 1993, Christine is the author of two internationally
with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra (MSO). After receiving a
acclaimed novels, The Salt Letters (1999) and Ophelia’s Fan (2004),
Diploma of Arts in Music at the Victorian College of the Arts (VCA), she
and has been published in Australia, Italy, Germany and the USA. She
moved to The Royal Conservatory in The Hague, Netherlands, where
completed a BA (Hons) in English and Modern European Studies at the
she completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Performance. She also has
University of Melbourne and King’s College, London, followed by a PhD
a Bachelor and Masters from The Juilliard School in New York.
in Creative Arts. She worked as a postgraduate supervisor within the
Sylvia has held the position of Principal Bass with the Academy of
Melbourne, and has played as Guest Principal Bass with the Australian
orphanages of Venice, which has been supported by Arts Victoria,
The Australia Council and the Marten Bequest Travelling Scholarship.
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Phil Hosking
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Dr S Duncan
D & M Durand
A & P Dyer
Thank you to the following
generous individuals and
organisations for their time and
donations of goods and services
to support our fundraising efforts
and community events.
Christine is now completing her third novel, set in the musical
Chamber Soloists, and Australia Pro Arte (now Melbourne Chamber
Orchestra). She regularly appears in the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra’s
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prestigious Master of Creative Writing course at RMIT for seven years.
Chamber Orchestra, Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra, Australian
Chamber Music Series and has given solo recitals around Melbourne.
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