Kilvington Yearbook 2023

2023 Kilvington Yearbook Not for our own, but others’ good

Contents

Principal’s Message

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Student Leadership Reflections

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Early Learning Centre

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Reports from Junior School Student Leaders Languages

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Library

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Performing Arts

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Community Service

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Sustainability

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STEM

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Visual Arts

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Barrett House

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Burman House

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Fethers House

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Fysh House

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Debating

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Digital Technologies

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Robotics

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Maths

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Science

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Sport

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Barrett House

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Burman House

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Fethers House

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Fysh House

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Centenary Celebrations

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School Highlights Year 3 Reconciliation Week Incursion

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Year 7 Toy Time Project

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Talent Development and Enrichment Program

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Reports from Senior School Student Leaders

Year 9 Impact Program – ‘It’s Everyone’s Business’ Showcase Evening

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English

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Quill Awards Celebrate Victorian Journalism

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Humanities

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Press Club Lunch

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French

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Japanese

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Community Service

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Global Connections

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Outdoor Education

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Visual Arts

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Kilvonian Alumni

78

Music

32

Choral

33

Student Awards

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Production – Oliver!

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Parents and Friends Association

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Dance

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Thank You to Our Donors and Supporters

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Principal’s Message Rob French Principal KILVINGTON CENTENARY There is no doubt that 2023 will long be remembered as the year in which the Kilvington community marked its 100th birthday. Throughout the year, we celebrated those who have gone before us. We paid tribute to past students, staff and parents of Kilvington, and thanked them for the role they’ve played in building the unique culture that still exists at the School.

We also paid tribute to our courageous founders, Caroline and Constance Barrett, the formidable mother and daughter combination who dared to dream of establishing a school for girls in Ormond in the aftermath of the First World War and the devastating influenza epidemic.

Constance was only 20 years old when she fronted a bank manager to ask for a substantial loan to build a school. For a young, single woman to undertake this would have been virtually unheard of in the 1920s.

We have since learned that the bank insisted that the school be built in a way that it could be converted into a block of flats if it folded.

Despite the odds, the fledgling school survived its early years and began to take shape. Significantly, Kilvington joined the Baptist Union in 1948 and was able to move to its current site with the support of the Union. This relationship is still thriving today. There were further challenges along the way, and at various stages, the School encountered declining enrolments and threats of closure. But it still survived, and we now enjoy a bustling, supportive and energised co-educational community.

To mark our Centenary, we enjoyed a range of special events, including our Centenary Fair and Open Day in March, Foundation Day Service at St Paul’s Cathedral in June, Centenary Music Concert at Hamer Hall in August, a Gala Dinner in September, and the opening of our Centenary Garden together with a Time Capsule ceremony in October. These events proved to be wonderful occasions for our

community, bringing together Kilvonians from across the decades alongside current staff, students and parents to celebrate all that is Kilvington.

2023 has been truly memorable and an amazing year for the School.

MEMORABLE EVENTS Of course, we continued to celebrate our current students throughout the year, and 2023 proved to be successful beyond the centenary. Both the Senior School production of Oliver! and Junior School’s Moana Jr. were marked successes, as were the Winter and Jazz Concerts.

On the sports field, our students participated with enthusiasm in the weekly EISM competition. We were fortunate to celebrate several grand final triumphs across the year levels. We also thoroughly enjoyed Kilvington’s sports training program. Book Week and Science Week were great occasions, and a number of our students enjoyed debating and public speaking victories. The inaugural Kilvington’s Got Talent, created by our School Co-Captains, also proved to be a great success, and it was wonderful to see Year 7 students take a clean sweep of the awards.

Junior and Senior School students were offered engaging outdoor education opportunities, enjoying days connecting with the staff and each other across various parts of Victoria and Cape York. These experiences are often profound and forge life-long friendships and memories.

We also had a number of students competing on the national and global stage in pursuits as diverse as swimming, car racing, Future Problem Solvers, karate and gymnastics. Huge congratulations to all and best wishes as you strive to be the best you can possibly be in your chosen pursuit.

THE HIVE This year, we opened our fantastic new STEAM and Library Centre – The HIVE (Harmony, Innovation, Vision and Excellence). Already ‘buzzing’ with energy and enthusiasm, I look

forward to witnessing students and staff thriving in an environment designed to support our School’s entrepreneurial and innovative spirit.

COMMUNITY AND CARE In terms of fundraising and supporting our charity partners, it has been another bumper year, with our students raising in excess of $50,000 for a range of charities. Going back to our founders, it is fitting that Caroline Barrett’s idea for the School’s motto, Non Nobis Sed Omnibus ‘not for our own, but others’ good’ resonates so strongly 100 years on.

CLASS OF 2023 Farewell and best wishes to the Class of 2023. You are a wonderful group of young people, and I have no doubt that you will all go on to make any community you become part of richer by your presence. Thank you all for everything you have contributed to the School throughout your journeys. I hope you leave with cherished memories and friendships.

As we farewell our centenary year, I would like to sincerely thank our staff and parents for helping to make this an incredible year of celebration. The range of events mentioned above happened due to the tireless efforts of many, and I thank everyone involved for making this such a special year. I also thank and salute all Kilvonians who joined us in celebration this year; it was amazing to share these events with so many past students and staff members. Finally, thank you so much to our incredible students for all you do to make this such a special community.

I am already looking forward to 2024 and all the great opportunities and experiences awaiting all of us.

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Student Leadership Reflections

Diya Matthew and Felix McShane, School Co-Captains, Year 12 We are so grateful for the opportunity to serve as School Co-Captains in 2023. It has been both an honour and a privilege to work alongside School Co-Vice Captains, Agrata Sharma and Joanne Lee, to represent student perspectives in Kilvington’s centenary year.

This year, we sought to represent the student voice at Kilvington by holding Student Representative Council (SRC) meetings regarding key centenary events.

These meetings manifested into outcomes such as the SRC-run Kilvington photobooth at our Centenary Fair. The photobooth was a great success, with many members of the community taking photos alongside our students and enjoying the festivities of the Fair.

Additionally, we had the privilege of representing our fellow students by giving voice to their perspectives and sharing their feedback on the School and its operations during a Board meeting. It was an excellent evening filled with constructive discussions and meaningful interactions with Kilvington’s Board members.

One of our most significant achievements as School Co-Captains lies in our contribution to our legacy through ‘Kilvington’s Got Talent’.

We conceived this event as a platform to spotlight the School’s diverse talent pool and provide students from all year levels the opportunity to grace the stage.

Following a rigorous audition process, we successfully orchestrated the opportunity for our gifted students to showcase their talents before the entire School. Amazingly, three Year 7 performances earned well-deserved places on the podium. It was an honour to see the School community unite in support of these talented performers, and by all accounts, this event will likely continue into 2024 and beyond.

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Building further on the theme of showcasing our students’ exemplary talents, we helped to organise our annual ‘Dancing with the Staff’ showcase. It was a fun and exciting finish to a momentous year.

We are immensely grateful for the opportunity to grow both as individuals and as a team throughout this year. A huge and heartfelt thanks to Mr Brinson and Mr French for their invaluable guidance, help and support. We can’t wait to see what new and exciting initiatives 2024 brings for Kilvington!

Joanne Lee and Agrata Sharma, School Co-Vice Captains, Year 12 We feel privileged to have served as your School Co-Vice Captains during the monumental milestone of Kilvington’s centenary year. We feel immensely proud as we look back at the connections we formed over the years, and for that, we’d like to thank our wonderful cohort and teachers.

The School has been an integral part of our lives since our earliest memories, as we’ve both been part of the Kilvington community since ELC. It’s truly been an honour to give back to the school that’s given us so much.

We kickstarted our captaincy with the Random Acts of Kindness Day, when we sold hand-written notes and chocolates for students and teachers to gift to each other.

This small gesture spread a great amount of happiness across the School and served as a reminder that a little act of kindness can truly go a long way. Another memorable event of 2023 was Harmony Day, which was celebrated with the inaugural Cut for a Cause and Battle of the Bands.

Kilvington’s community service involvement was consistent throughout the year, with notable events such as the Year 12 Sleepout for a Cause which supports the Lighthouse Foundation’s effort to raise awareness about youth homelessness.

The message from the various guest speakers, along with sleeping in our selfmade cardboard box tents that night, was an eye-opening experience for us all.

This year, one word that particularly resonated with us was ‘legacy’. With a strong focus on this concept, we introduced a few new initiatives to the School.

This included Kilvington’s first-ever thrift store, where students donated clothes to raise profits for the Next Gen Philanthropy Foundation. Additionally, we offered secondhand books and puzzles for sale, along with a sausage sizzle.

We also launched a student-run podcast called ‘Treehouse Talks’, featuring our School Co-Captains, Diya and Felix, as the hosts.

The primary aim of this endeavour was to strengthen inter-year level connections and provide a platform where both students and teachers could actively engage with each other. ‘Treehouse Talks’ is more than a podcast for us; it’s a testament to our collective vision and a legacy we want to leave behind. We hope that it will continue to flourish in the coming years and serve as a timeless reminder of the power of conversation.

A heartfelt thank you to Diya and Felix, as well to Mr Brinson and Mr French, for their collaboration and assistance in helping to bring our ideas to life. With their support we were able to work around any obstacles and create lifelong memories along the way.

A special word of thanks to Ms Goldenberg whose undeniable passion, commitment and mentorship helped us navigate through the year.

It’s a bittersweet moment as our time at Kilvington comes to an end, and although we are sad to close this chapter of our lives, we are excited for what’s to come. We are proud to have attended Kilvington and are so grateful for the opportunity to have been part of the leadership team this year.

Jiawei Chen, Junior School Co-Captain, Year 6 I’m honoured to have acted as Junior School Co-Captain. It’s been an amazing year working alongside Oliver Sey, my fellow Co-Captain, as we led assemblies, attended special events and celebrated Kilvington’s 100th birthday together.

Along with bringing exciting new opportunities, this year has been full of growth for me. Earlier in the year, I was able to attend a leadership conference at Firbank Grammar School, where I learned more about leadership and what it means to be a good leader. I tried my best to implement these learnings into my role as Co-Captain.

I was also able to present the Walsh Club members with beautiful hand-written cards made by our Junior School students.

Engaging in conversations with our alumni was such a great experience. I found it interesting to learn more about the School’s history and hear some of our Kilvonians’ cherished School memories. I also had the privilege of speaking at the Centenary Foundation Day Service at St Paul’s Cathedral.

It’s truly been a wonderful year, and I’m deeply grateful for the opportunity to learn many important life lessons and develop great new skills through this role. It’s a year I’ll always remember and treasure.

Jiawei Chen, my fellow Co-Captain, was a wonderful experience, and I think we worked really well together as a team.

I was thrilled to hear we’d get the chance to visit St Paul’s Cathedral, and even more so when I got to speak there! This was an amazing opportunity as it helped me to further develop my public speaking skills. I also loved talking about the School on the tours; it just felt amazing telling our visitors about my school experiences and showing them the different parts of Kilvington.

In Term 1, we were fortunate to attend a leadership conference at Firbank Grammar School. This was a great learning opportunity, especially as we had students from all across Victoria attend the event.

This year has been nothing short of amazing. I’ve loved every part of being a School Leader in 2023. I’m thankful for the support I received from teachers and friends, and a special thanks to Mr Collins for his help and guidance.

Best of luck to the future captains of 2024, as I’m sure they have an incredible year ahead of them!

Changan Yang, Junior School Co-Vice Captain, Year 6

Oliver Sey, Junior School Co-Captain, Year 6 Being elected as Junior School Co-Captain in 2023 was such a privilege and held many great learning opportunities for me. It was amazing to receive the role the year before, knowing that it was going to be in the year of the School’s centenary. Collaborating with

It’s been an absolute honour and privilege to serve as Junior School Co-Vice Captain of 2023. The moment I first received this news was surreal for me, and the journey since has been filled with joy and excitement.

Every fortnight, I’d gather around with my fellow School Captains, where we’d brainstorm ideas and collaborate on ways to further improve the School. These meetings gave us a chance to offer suggestions on how to make Kilvington a better place for the whole community.

During my time as Co-Vice Captain, one of my personal highlights was attending

Firbank Grammar School to learn about the topics of leadership and teamwork. Another highlight was meeting the alumni from the Walsh Club, former students who attended the School more than 50 years ago.

Overall, 2023 was a year filled with wonderful experiences and unforgettable opportunities.

I had an awesome time as Junior School Co-Vice Captain, and I’m immensely grateful to have had this opportunity. I wish next year’s School Captains the best of luck, and I hope they enjoy the role as much as I did!

Myrah Bhargava, Junior School Co-Vice Captain, Year 6 It’s been an honour serving the Junior School in its centenary year as the 2023 Co-Vice Captain.

The year was filled with opportunities, when I learned new things about the School, my friends and most of all, myself. I had fun taking part in and running school assemblies, where we would celebrate achievements, sing together, and speak on various topics.

I especially enjoyed the assembly where we spoke about Reconciliation Week and celebrated the first custodians of the land.

One of my personal highlights was meeting and talking to the Walsh Club members at their reunion event. I also enjoyed attending the leadership conference at Firbank Grammar School, where we learnt about the traits of a good leader and how to demonstrate good leadership.

This year was a year of discovery for me and I loved every bit of it! I learned that it’s okay to be yourself, to make mistakes, to ask for help and most of all, to celebrate all moments, big or small! I’m sure that the 2024 Co-Vice Captains will do a great job and achieve even more than we did!

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Early Learning Centre

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Lyn Pewtress, ELC Director This year has been an eventful time for the ELC. It has been wonderful to see our carefully designed programs, grounded in the combination of inquiry learning and an intentional teaching approach, give rise to new and inspired learning in the hearts and minds of the children.

SPECIAL EVENTS We host a number of special events in the ELC each year. Participating in the Kilvington Art Show is a long-held tradition, and this year, in celebration of our centenary, the children created a range of clay pieces for the Show. The three-year-old groups made nature imprints, while the four-year-olds followed their interests by creating minibeasts. It is anticipated that these art pieces will be available to view as a permanent feature at the ELC. Other regular events, such as Mother’s and Father’s/Special Friend’s Morning celebrations, continued to be popular.

End-of-term celebrations included Pattern Day for the four-year-olds and a Teddy Bear’s Picnic for the three-year-olds. A favourite event this year was the Book Parade, which

showcased the ELC and Junior School students in their finest costumes for Book Week. The ELC also enjoyed participating in the Junior School football parade.

PROJECTS AND INQUIRIES Throughout the year, we enthusiastically pursued a wide range of interests. The three-year-olds showed a keen interest in caring for our environment, which resulted in us learning more about nature and mini-beasts, and developing our own veggie patch. Surprisingly, participation in composting was well sought after!

The Daintree Group followed their interest in bees, with visits by beekeepers and learning centered on the importance of our ecosystem, while the four-year-olds showed particular curiosity in STEM subjects, including outer space, rainbows and locomotion.

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Early Learning Centre

RELATIONSHIPS The whole Kilvington community continued to play an integral role in our ELC program.

The four-year-old groups enjoyed their regular get-togethers with their Year 5 buddies, ensuring that those ELC students moving onto Kilvington have strong relationships within the Junior School. In addition, the four-year-old groups had experiments with Year 7 boys in the labs for Science Week. They also participated in stories and experiments with Ms Chandler and Mr Collins from the Junior School.

Specialist sessions with teachers such as Ms Radford in Music, MaryAnn in PMP and Vanessa in the Library played a fundamental

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and enriching role within our program.

The four-year-olds continued to enjoy their weekly French immersion visits with Laure, and particularly enjoyed the celebration of Bastille Day. ELC students also participated in a number of whole school fundraisers such as Harmony Day, the Kilvington Remote Op Shop Project and the Colgate Drive.

In the ELC, we were most fortunate to continue our regular visits with Aunty Karan, our resident Indigenous educator. The Indigenous education program is embedded within our curriculum through story, song and art, and we were able to collaborate with Aunty Karan in learning about the First Nations people and customs. It was a delight to see the children welcome Karan to The ELC each term.

This year, we also had the pleasure of our ELC families and friends sharing their many talents with us. These ranged from bee-keeping and making paper artwork for Chinese New Year to cooking pancakes and even demonstrating science experiments!

INCURSIONS AND EXCURSIONS Our incursions and excursions were built around inquiry-based investigations, aiming to provocate the young children’s thinking and solidify their learning. We organised a variety of incursions this year, such as dance and movement sessions with Drama Toolbox, paper-making with Little Sprouts, and visits from Aussie Wildlife. Our excursions included memorable outings to the Royal Botanic Gardens, the Chesterfield Farm and the Royal Melbourne Zoo. Our ELC students have enjoyed a wonderful year of learning and participation in the greater Kilvington community.

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Reports from Junior School Student Leaders

Languages Pounny Zhou, Languages Leader, Year 6 I was thrilled to learn I’d been chosen as the Languages Leader for 2023.

From the start of the year, I felt so excited about working with my mentor, Madame Mullins. It was a great start to my responsibilities when Madame and I planned out the whole term’s French Club activities and what we should do as an end-of-term activity.

We did so many great activities as part of French Club. It was fun watching a French movie and munching on popcorn together.

My favourite experience was when we baked madeleines (small French cakes) together.

Finally, in July came the best event of the year – Bastille Day! Madame and I came up with several activities for the event, including tattoos, a French photobooth, costumes, face paint, lucky dip, crepes, Eiffel Tower drawings and a stunning performance from Phillipe and Jacques. We all loved the live French music and watching Jacques perform funny mimes.

Thank you to Madame Mullins and Madame Paulin for helping me to take on such a big responsibility, and to Ms Hand for giving me excellent ideas. I absolutely loved my role as Languages Leader, and I wish all the best to next year’s Leader.

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Library Charlotte Ferguson, Library Leader, Year 6 This year was a long rollercoaster of emotions. When Mr Collins first informed me that I’d been elected as the Library Leader, I experienced a mix of joy and confusion.

I was delighted to assume the leadership role, but uncertain about what lay ahead.

One of my favourite events this year was Kilvington Reads. I loved the parade and seeing everyone enjoy themselves.

At the end, the Library staff announced the Children’s Book Council of Australia ‘books of the year’ using pretend barcodes, where Ms O’Rourke played the role of the QR scanner, and the Library staff represented the codes.

Throughout that week, we enjoyed a variety of entertaining activities, including

a Book Character Role Play, a craft session for the Year 5 and ELC buddies inspired by the book Snap, a treasure hunt tailored for the Years 1 and 2 students, and a lively Book and Boogie session where Nat Amore showed us a dance related to a book.

I’d like to thank everyone for their support throughout the year, with a special thanks to Ms O’Rourke, who went above and beyond to assist me when ever I needed help. Finally, I’d like to welcome our new Library Leader for 2024 and leave you with my favourite Dumbledore quote, ‘Happiness can be found, even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light’. When I feel down, I read a book and I know it will make me feel happier. Maybe you should try it too!

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Reports from Junior School Student Leaders Performing Arts Nylah O’Neil, Performing Arts Leader, Year 6 It was an honour to be elected as the Performing Arts Leader for 2023.

To kickstart the year in Performing Arts, we sang at the Centenary Church Service at St Paul’s Cathedral. This was a fascinating experience – the sound produced in the cathedral was phenomenal!

We began our preparations for the Winter Concert as the cold weather started to approach. I was delighted when Ms Radford asked if I could introduce some of the music pieces as well as perform the Klefs song ‘We’re All In This Together’ from High School Musical.

During NAIDOC Week, I helped to host a guest presenter who shared Aboriginal dancing with us. It was awesome seeing so many of our Junior School students participate in this activity.

Then in August, we held our Centenary Concert at Hamer Hall. This was the best concert I’ve ever been to! The whole community came together for this event, and I loved hearing how the sound filled this amazing space.

Another highlight was the Years 5 and 6 Junior School Production of Moana Jr. The students were amazing in both shows. Thank you to everyone who helped make this show a success.

Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed my time in this role. It was so much fun assisting Ms Radford with Klefs and Moana Jr. To next year’s Performing Arts Leader, I wish you the best of luck – I’m sure you’ll be great!

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Reports from Junior School Student Leaders

Community Service Farees Huda-Rahman, Community Service Leader, Year 6 I was honoured to be named Kilvington’s Junior Community Service Leader this year.

From the get go, I knew this role would come with many rewards, joys and responsibilities. To start, I was introduced to my amazing mentor and teacher for Community Service, Ms Barton, who provided invaluable guidance and assistance throughout my journey. She gave me numerous pieces of helpful advice and tips on how to lead with compassion and curiosity in my role.

Throughout the year, I had the chance to get involved in key Community Service and leadership projects. These included a food drive from the ELC through to Senior School for the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre, a clothing drive for the Remote Op Shop Project, and activities for the Junior School on special days like Kindness Day and Gratitude Day.

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One of my favourite experiences was meeting our special Walsh Club members, alumni who’d attended the School 50 or more years ago, at their reunion events.

We helped to deliver brunch and handwritten cards from the Junior School students to the Walsh Club in March. Then in October, our Year 2 students welcomed our special alumni to our Centenary Reunion Lunch.

The role of Junior School Community Service Leader in 2023 presented me with incredible learning opportunities. It also taught me about the values of compassion, kindness and gratitude and helped me to face my fear of public speaking!

I’m deeply grateful for my time as Community Service Leader, and I hope future leaders will enjoy, appreciate and cherish this opportunity as much as I did.

Sustainability Massimo Mammone, Sustainability Leader, Year 6 I was thrilled to be appointed the Junior School Sustainability Leader for 2023. I was also excited about continuing to lead the School on an eco-friendly path. This year, I incentivised sustainable practices throughout the Junior School, including walking to School, composting and donating goods for recycling.

I participated in the Remote Op Shop Project together with Farees Huda-Rahman, the Junior School Community Service Leader.

As a school community, we donated over 100 bags of clothing items to rural Indigenous communities in the Northern Territory!

We also continued to encourage the Kilvington community to drop off used oral care products to be recycled as part of the Colgate Oral Care Recycling Collection program.

For the first time ever, nine students from Kilvington attended the Annual School Sustainability Festival. The Festival is an annual event organised by the Port Phillip EcoCentre to provide local schools and their communities an opportunity to celebrate and acknowledge their sustainability initiatives.

Throughout the event, we explored new, practical ways to be sustainable in our own communities. It was a real highlight to accept the Sustainable School Award on behalf of Kilvington, presented by Cr Heather Consulo, Mayor of Port Phillip.

I would like to thank Mr Francis McGinley, my mentor, for supporting me throughout my journey as a leader. It’s been an honour to serve as the Junior School Sustainability Leader, and I can’t wait to see the bright ideas brought to the Junior School next year!

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Reports from Junior School Student Leaders

STEM Lorenzo Wright, STEM Leader, Year 6 It has been a privilege to lead our STEM program through an eventful year filled with exciting victories, fun activities and personal growth.

One of the highlights was our Esports win in Mario Kart. This wasn’t just a win – it was a testament to our teamwork, determination and strategy, and showed me the importance of collaboration, a crucial skill for any STEM leader.

Our celebration of Science Week was another significant highlight. I enjoyed hosting the Science trivia session as it allowed me to share my love for STEM, while also encouraging kids to explore their curiosity in this subject. It was inspiring to see so many of the students enthusiastic and passionate about STEM. This event reinforced my belief

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that learning is not just about knowledge transfer, but comes from being curious and interested in something.

The Year 2 Reptile Incursion was an amazing experience for the younger students.

It was rewarding to see kids partaking in a scientific activity at a young age.

I also had the chance to improve my organisational skills as STEM Leader. While it was a challenge to balance my schoolwork, homework and extra-curricular activities alongside this role, I feel these organisational skills will help me in the long run. This journey has also helped me to be a better person, and will positively impact my future career.

My role as the 2023 STEM Leader has truly been a rewarding experience. I wish all the best to the STEM Leader of 2024!

Visual Arts Savannah Burdon, Visual Arts Leader, Year 6 I was absolutely overjoyed to learn I’d been selected as the Junior School Visual Arts Leader for 2023. So many thrilling things happened throughout the year. Some of my highlights include the Moana Jr. Production Program Cover Competition, speaking at assemblies and, the most nerve-wracking by far but also my personal favourite, the opening of the ELC to Year 10 Art Show.

The Art Show was my favourite because not only did I get to engage with the Senior School Art Captains, I also had the exciting opportunity of speaking in front of a huge crowd. I felt very nervous about it beforehand, but it turned out to be a massive success.

Throughout the year, I’ve had so much fun connecting with a range of people, from the Preps to the teachers. I’ve adored working so

closely with Ms Tham, my mentor. I’ve also been able to develop new strengths and skills as a result of this role, such as persistence and public speaking. While things didn’t always go right for me, I had to learn to keep trying to put in as much effort as I possibly could.

I will forever remember 2023 as the year that was incredibly fun and amazing, all thanks to the wonderful people I came in contact with as a result of this role. A giant thanks to Ms Tham, Ms Soler, Ms Hand and Mrs Chandler for making this year as spectacular as it was.

Oh, and I also can’t forget to thank my mum for pushing me to commit and keep going!

I wish all the best to the 2024 Visual Arts Leader in the high hopes they will have just as great a year as I had.

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Reports from Junior School Student Leaders

Barrett House Ewan Brown and Sam Loft, Barrett House Co-Captains, Year 6 We were delighted to be elected as Junior School Barrett House Co-Captains for 2023.

It was great fun to work together, coordinate our efforts and achieve good results for our House. We both enjoyed taking on the responsibility of House Co-Captains and making a contribution.

Undoubtedly, our most memorable experience was the House Athletics Carnival.

It was awesome to see our teammates demonstrate their skills across different sport activities, like running, jumping and throwing.

To add to the amusement, we also created a House Chant and had Mr Pellegrino star as our House Mascot, Elmo!

A sincere thank you to Mr Collins for giving us this responsibility, Ms Soler for helping us with our ideas, and Mr Bahramis for making these sporting events possible.

We hope next year’s House Co-Captains enjoy this experience as much as we have!

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Burman House Amilia Liveriadis and Eva Michelini, Burman House Co-Captains, Year 6 Wow, what a roller coaster of a year! Taking on the role of the 2023 Burman House Co-Captains has been a thrilling journey.

Throughout the year, we especially enjoyed our Burman House meetings, where we had the chance to work with Junior School teachers and students and share amusing news and updates about our House.

We started the year with our well-known Kilvington Cross Country event. Burman came second, and we couldn’t be prouder of our House members for their efforts. We were so impressed to see each and every one of our House members giving it their all and trying their very best.

Our weekly Years 5 and 6 House Sport events were also fun, and we all loved working together as one big team to earn House points. Although we didn’t always win, we tried our best and had a great time learning together. We are looking forward to seeing how Burman House will add to their achievements in the future.

Lastly, we want to say a huge thank you to Burman House members for getting us to the amazing point we are at currently. A huge thank you to all the teachers who helped us throughout our journey. Everyone, keep up the good work and finish off 2023 on a high note! GO BURMAN!

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Reports from Junior School Student Leaders

Fethers House Elliot Hagan and Jerome McClimont, Fethers House Co-Captains, Year 6 We were overjoyed to be the Fethers House Co-Captains for 2023. It’s been a great experience, and we’re both in complete agreement we’d have regretted not taking on the opportunity to be elected leaders.

Throughout this challenging, yet enjoyable period as House Co-Captains, we had to learn how to work with kids much younger than us, such as during the enjoyable Aboriginal Yulunga games. These experiences gave us greater confidence dealing with children of all ages.

Winning the 2023 House Cross Country was amazing, thanks to the incredible teamwork and leadership skills shown by the members of our House.

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another initiative that we really enjoyed was a classroom event called House Points, which involved rewarding students for great classwork. We loved visiting classrooms across the Junior School to collect these points. We will also always cherish the memory of Madame Mullins dressing up as our House Mascot, Cookie Monster!

All in all, we had an amazing, energetic and fast-paced year as Fethers House CoCaptains. We both hope that the Captains for the next year will be as active and passionate about the House as we are, and we wish them the best of luck. We thank all the parents and staff who supported us along our journey, and a special thanks to Ms Soler who helped us organise many House activities.

Fysh House Roxana Kanzburg and Ella Spooner, Fysh House Co-Captains, Year 6 We were so honoured to be chosen as the 2023 Fysh House Co-Captains. From the very start, we couldn’t wait for the fun to begin! Fysh had an amazing start to the year with House Cross Country.

Despite the results, it was a brilliant day, where the Fysh students showed incredible sportsmanship and House spirit. It didn’t matter where we placed – it was mostly about the fun and enjoyment of the event.

It was wonderful seeing the Preppies having so much fun throughout the day.

One of our highlights of the year was running the Yolunga games with our fellow House Co-Captains during National Reconciliation Week. We had a marvellous time researching the history of these Indigenous games.

Later in the year, we had House Athletics which was our favourite event. The efforts that were demonstrated during this day were incredible. Our favourite part was getting

to show off our House support, such as when our mascot came out and did our House chants. Amazingly, we were fortunate enough to win the House Athletics Cup. It was wonderful that this year we could add in so many different types of House activities other than sport. We really enjoyed introducing these upcoming activities at Assembly.

We are so grateful for all the skills we developed throughout the year in this role, such as teamwork, perseverance, leadership, and the ability to work with younger students.

We would like to thank Ms Soler for being a truly incredible House mentor and putting in so much effort for us. Good luck to the incoming Fysh House Captains.

GO FYSH!

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Reports from Senior School Student Leaders English Ruby Wilson and Lilla Lagiseti, English Co-Leaders, Year 11 It’s been wonderful to act in the role of English Co-Leaders this year. We feel so grateful for the opportunities this position has brought us, and it’s been a privilege to share our passion for English with the School community.

One of our major highlights was attending the Quill Awards early in the year. It was an honour to present the awards and hear about all the amazing work in the field of journalism in Victoria over the past year.

We were also fortunate to meet the Mayor of Melbourne, Sally Capp, as well as ABC news journalists Mary Gearin and Michael Rowland at the event.

Another highlight was taking part in and contributing to the Kilvington Writers’ Festival.

The theme of this year’s Festival was ‘word symphony’, combining the worlds of literature and music, allowing us to draw inspiration from a variety of musicians, poets, artists and writers. The perfect way to start this week of events was the Poetry and Music Open Mic during lunchtime,which allowed students to showcase their creative talents, whether it was through lines of poetry, notes or music lyrics.

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It was also exciting to meet established authors at the Writers’ Festival. We had a visit from author Alice Pung, who spoke to the Years 10 and 11 students about her passion for writing, and shared her incredible storytelling skills through an entertaining presentation. Professional poet Emilie Zoey Baker also visited the Years 7 and 8 students during this week, sharing with them a unique perspective on how to look at poetry.

The Festival also had a competition element, where both staff and students were invited to submit original entries of spoken or written poetry. We received some incredible entries, and were impressed with the level of skill and creativity from our students.

Overall, it has been a fantastic year as English Co-Leaders. A special thank you to Ms Murr for guiding us through this role, and for supporting and inspiring us throughout the year.

Humanities Ruby Wilson, Humanities Leader, Year 11

Joshua Tighe, Humanities Vice-Leader, Year 11

Josh and I were incredibly fortunate to be part of a variety of opportunities in Humanities throughout the year. In March, we attended a Voice to Parliament information session run by Zoe Daniel, Independent member for Goldstein, where we also heard from guest speakers such as Senator Patrick Dodson. We had the chance to learn important facts about the Voice to Parliament Referendum and its true significance.

As the year progressed, Josh and I brought attention to the Referendum by speaking at a whole-school assembly and putting up information posters around the School. We also discussed new ways of improving the Humanities Department, including reforms to the topics covered in Years 7 and 8 History.

In addition, we raised awareness within the school community about the importance of Humanities by sharing fun facts at wholeschool assemblies. We covered a range of topics within History, Geography and other Humanities subjects.

This year, Kilvington welcomed its new Dean of Humanities, Nicola Devlin, who did a cracking job in just her first year.

When asked about her favourite aspect of coming to Kilvington, Ms Devlin said, ‘Getting to know different groups of students and seeing their vast critical thinking potential’. She told me that students at Kilvington aren’t sheltered, they’re actually really savvy. She also warned me that she was haunted by

the unrelenting ghost of Vladimir Lenin. Another thing I learned from this questionnaire was that Ms Talbot is haunted by the vengeful spirit of Genghis Khan.

Going into 2024 and beyond, Ms Devlin said she is ‘excited by the potential to create concept-driven units and curriculum’, aiming to create a more vertical leadership structure to help young people have a voice in the direction of the Humanities.

‘I think a big focus for me in the future will be to facilitate student voice groups who will have a clear and direct say in assessment and curriculum activities’ she went on to say. All in all, I think the future is in very good and capable hands. As long as there’s room in the budget for the Ghostbusters to capture Lenin and Genghis Khan.

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Reports from Senior School Student Leaders

French Chloe Dickens, Languages Co-Leader (French), Year 11 In my role as the 2023 Languages CoLeader (French), I had the privilege of closely collaborating with the Languages faculty staff while actively participating in a range of language-related cultural activities.

Throughout the year, I thoroughly enjoyed sharing enriching experiences with students passionate about French culture and interested in savouring the various ‘petits morceaux’ of France that we encountered along the way.

One of the highlights of this year was the vibrant celebration of Bastille Day in July.

During this event, Junior School students had the chance to immerse themselves in the rich French culture. They engaged in fun activities, such as a Montmartre-themed photobooth, a crepe van, watching a real caricature artist, as well as performances by an accordionist and a mime.

Importantly, this occasion provided a platform for Senior School students to interact with and share their knowledge with the younger students. Our Junior School students also regularly attended French Storytime and the Junior School French Club as co-curricular activities.

Another standout moment was the annual Year 8 Cultural Lunch. It was inspiring to see how much effort the students put into their projects. Each group designed their own French-inspired menu, meticulously prepared a delicious three-course meal and decorated their tables with a French theme. While enjoying the delicious homemade French dishes, I was able to see how the younger students incorporated French into their school and everyday lives. That afternoon, Year 8 students had the opportunity to dance with a French instructor and also

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learn circus skills. On the Year 7 Cultural Day, the students not only made crepes, but also participated in French theatre classes.

At the core of all our excursions, celebrations and lunches throughout 2023 was a commitment to providing an allencompassing exposure to the French language. Many Senior School students had the unique opportunity of attending French film screenings, which not only enriched their French vocabulary, but also deepened their understanding of French culture. Year 9 students had a day at a café to try French pastries, in addition to attending regular French cooking demonstrations throughout the year. With an abundance of opportunities and engaging activities at our disposal, it has been exceptionally rewarding to support Kilvington’s aspiring learners on their journey towards achieving fluency in the French language. This year has been a testament to the power of language education in broadening horizons and fostering crosscultural understanding, and I’m grateful to have been a part of this enriching experience.

Japanese Jun Yang Oon, Languages Co-Leader (Japanese), Year 11 It has truly been a pleasure to act as this year’s Languages Co-Leader (Japanese), alongside Anthea Diplaris (Japanese) and Chloe Dickens (French). I thoroughly enjoyed the chance to promote my passion for Japanese language and culture to our school community.

In Term 2, we held the Year 7 and Year 8 Cultural Days, where students had the chance to partake in a range of cultural activities which were both fun and educational.

The Year 7 students had the chance to enjoy a Taiko drumming session, Japanese craft making, French circus skills, and a French crepe making workshop. Year 8 students tried ‘obento,’ a typical Japanese set lunch, which proved to be a delicious and eye-opening culinary experience for many.

Students also had fun watching a Japanese comedy show and taking part in a Manga drawing workshop.

In Term 3, the Year 8 students collaborated in groups to craft a four-course traditional Japanese meal, with Anthea and I as the judges. I was impressed to see how much effort the students put in to ensure that the taste and flavour of the meals were of a high standard! It was heart-warming to see the passion that the Year 8 students had for a culture they’d initially been unfamiliar with, but were eager to learn about.

A highlight for Year 11 students was the opportunity to participate in a calligraphy lesson with our Japanese language conversation teacher, learning the art of writing characters using only a brush, ink, and paper. It was challenging to perfect, but nevertheless satisfying when looking at our final product!

While language learning is never a breeze, it is ultimately a rewarding experience that can take us to places we never thought we’d go. It has been incredible to promote the benefits of language learning and to share my love for languages with the Kilvington community this year, and I’m so grateful for the opportunity.

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Reports from Senior School Student Leaders Global Connections Anthea Diplaris, Languages Co-Leader (Japanese), Year 11 As the 2023 Languages Co-Leader (Japanese), I’m deeply grateful that I’ve been able to share my love for language learning at Kilvington, notably through our Global Connections Program.

Our individual tours made a very strong comeback in 2023, after a hiatus due to COVID. Personally, I had the good fortune to embark on an individual tour to Japan with one of my best friends at the beginning of this year.

During the tour, I stayed and studied in Tokyo for over three weeks. Throughout this time, I had the opportunity to enrich my cultural knowledge and language skills while building unforgettable memories.

Throughout Term 1, Kilvington hosted Kentaro and Aki, two students from Todoroki High School in Tokyo, Japan. I had previously met Aki and Kentaro while studying in Japan, so it was lovely to speak to them again and have them in our Japanese classes.

During Terms 2 and 3, we had the pleasure of hosting students from our partner schools. We had students from St Joseph La Salle in Toulouse, France, stay with us for five weeks, while students from Hiroshima Jogakuin in Hiroshima, Japan, joined us for two weeks.

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Again, it was an amazing opportunity for our Languages students to practise their speaking skills and learn alongside our visiting students, while making long-lasting friendships and memories along the way.

It’s been quite a busy year of tours and visits, but there’s still so much more to look forward to. Six of our Year 10 and 11 French students will travel to Toulouse, France, over Christmas for five weeks, with many more group and individual tours being planned for 2024 and 2025.

For me, nothing can quite compare to the immersive experiences offered by our Global Connections Program; to be able to implement and build on all we have worked on in class, while making friends from all over the world, is something really special. I’m glad it’s thriving once again at Kilvington.

I’ve taken a lot away from my experiences with our Kilvington’s Global Connections Program, and I hope that other students from Kilvington and all our partner schools have been able to enjoy and learn as much from these opportunities as I have.

Visual Arts Georgia Volakakis and Jasmine Parry, Visual Arts Co-Leaders, Year 12 As the 2023 Visual Arts Co-Leaders we had the amazing opportunity to lead Kilvington’s art community. We’ve had an incredibly unique journey over the year helping to showcase the many brilliant works of our Junior and Senior School students.

We launched the year with Art Club, held once a week during lunchtimes. During this time, students were able to collaborate with others who shared a similar passion for Visual Arts, or work on individual projects.

We also had the chance to create a mural in honour of the Centenary year at Kilvington.

The focus of the mural was to highlight the school experience and the many wonderful aspects that bring the School together. This opportunity offered us a new insight into teamwork and building connections.

Many of our Visual Arts students especially enjoyed the opportunity to attend various excursions to the city. Our VCE

students visited the Top Arts, Top Screen and Top Design showcases, the Pierre Bonnard and Rembrandt exhibition at the NGV, and an exclusive Time-Rone exhibition at the Ballroom of Flinders Street Station. We discovered so much from these experiences, whether it was insight into the artistic world outside of School, or simply recognising the absolute talent of our fellow classmates.

During Terms 3 and 4, students were delighted to showcase their artistic works at the ELC to Year 10 and VCE Art Shows. This gave students a chance to share their brilliant classwork innovations with their peers, parents and the Kilvington community. The award winners are listed on the next page.

Overall, 2023 was a great opportunity to reintroduce the pure talent of our Art, Design and Media students back into the community.

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Reports from Senior School Student Leaders

Visual Arts continued

ELC TO YEAR 10 AWARD WINNERS Congratulations to the following award winners for their remarkable dedication in creating these awesome works.

Prep • Robert Adamson • Mila Cooper Year 1 • Aanya Agarwal • Karissa Zhao Year 2 • Meenakshi Ashok Varadhan • Erika Xu Year 3 • Oliver Kwan • Sophie Lord Year 4 • Le Khanh Trinh

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Year 5 • Thomas Rudik • Nico Ho Year 6 • Sam Loft • George Lane Year 7 • Stephanie Verginis • Charley Johnston • Rowen Perera • Thomas Ye Year 8 • Lydia Allison • Chrysanthi Volakakis • Julia Lane • Sinclair McClimont

Year 9 Creative Studio • Avery Liew • Alex Verginis Year 9 Screen and Media • Lachlan Yeo • Loretta Pietrosanto • Onkaar Lamba Year 10 Visual Communication Design • Charlotte Oswald Year 10 Studio Arts Making and Exhibiting • Georgia Kantzas Year 10 Media • Harry Shanks • Elijah Ignasiak

‘EMERGING VISIONS’ VCE EXHIBITION AWARD WINNERS • Units 1 & 2 Visual Communication Design – Isabella O’Brien, Year 11 • Units 3 & 4 Visual Communication Design – Georgia Volakakis, Year 12 • Units 1 & 2 Art Making & Exhibiting – Maria Wang, Year 11 • Units 3 & 4 Art Making & Exhibiting – Georgia Volakakis, Year 12 • Units 1 & 2 Media – Freddy Telfer, Year 11 • Units 3 & 4 Media – Lucas Kallio, Year 12

SENIOR SCHOOL ARTWORK DESIGN

Artwork by Maria Wang, Teagan Strachan and Victoria Hu, Year 11 This artwork commemorates Kilvington’s centenary year. It showcases some of the key events that took place within the School in 2023, from small changes, such as to our school uniform, to larger developments, such as the opening of our new STEAM Centre, ‘The HIVE’. It also represents some of the incredible community celebrations that took place this year to honour our School’s rich history, such as the Centenary Gala and the Centenary Concert.

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Reports from Senior School Student Leaders

Music Renae Bekas, Franco Lin (Music Co-Leaders) and Noah Emons (Music Vice-Leader), Year 12 Kilvington’s Centenary was certainly one to celebrate, with a wealth of showcases and performances held throughout the year, showcasing our students’ abundant musical talent and passion.

We kicked off the year with the highly anticipated Battle of the Bands in support of Harmony Day. This was followed by our annual Jazz Cabaret, which featured a diverse collection of solo and group items to dazzle the audience. Throughout the year, our VCE students were given the opportunity to hone their specialties in masterclasses, as well as showcase their skills and passion for music in VCE recitals.

Undoubtedly, the highlight of the year was the Centenary Concert, held in August at the spectacular Hamer Hall. Many months of preparation, rehearsals, music lessons, and planning meetings went into ensuring that it became a night to remember, and such a night it truly was.

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Arts Department for 40 years, to a huge finale with full orchestra and choir – the Centenary Concert showcased a remarkable collaborative effort.

We were fortunate to welcome the return of many Kilvonians to perform with our present musicians, and it was exhilarating to witness Kilvington’s many fantastic ensembles back in full force! It will forever remain a cherished memory, a testament to the dedication and talent of our Kilvington community. Thank you to all staff and students who played a role in this wonderful event.

We are thrilled and honoured to have served as Music Co-Leaders this year.

Leading the School and motivating students through such a significant year has been a challenging yet rewarding experience, and we are sincerely appreciative of this opportunity.

As this year comes to a close, we extend our heartfelt best wishes to all the students who will continue their musical journey at Kilvington. Your passion, dedication, and talent have been inspiring, and we can’t wait to see what the School can achieve in its next 100 years!

Choral Melody Xu, Choral Leader, Year 11 As the 2023 Choral Leader, it was delightful to see our choirs grow this year, with new faces showing up at every rehearsal.

Our musical ensembles, especially choirs, give great opportunities to create new friendships, not only in our year level, but across the whole School. I thoroughly enjoyed making friends across the year levels and building new connections.

One of my personal highlights was the Junior and Senior School Vocal Soiree.

We had many talented singers excited to show off the pieces they’d been working on since the beginning of the year, and it was promising to see so many dedicated students willing to sacrifice an hour each week to be part of the event.

My other highlight was our medley performance dedicated to Patsy Venn during the Centenary Concert. We sang songs from the musicals she loved, such as Hello Dolly, West Side Story, 42nd Street, Annie Get Your Gun, Anything Goes, and Sweet Charity.

As I watched her from the stage, I couldn’t help but appreciate the efforts she’d put into developing the music programs at Kilvington over the years.

Of course, we can’t leave out the soultouching performance of the Contemporary Choir, who performed ‘It’s Quiet Uptown’ from the well-known musical, Hamilton, as well as joined the Kadences and Krooners in performing ‘Hide and Seek’. Both songs were beautifully sung, and showed the commitment and dedication of every choir member.

Overall, this year was full of exciting events, and I look forward to the songs we will sing next year!

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Reports from Senior School Student Leaders Production – Oliver!

Jack Campbell-Manley, Production Leader, Year 11 Another year, another fantastic Kilvington production. This year’s production of Oliver! left us all wanting more.

As Production Leader for 2023, I’ve had the absolute honour and privilege of acting as the main villain in Oliver! as well as experiencing all of the stages of the show, from start to finish. Observing the younger students enthusiastically practise their lines and choreography for the show was one of the most heart-warming parts of the entire production. Before we knew it, the show was cast, and we were transported to the rough and tumble streets of 1830s London.

It’s easy to overlook the hard work and effort that goes into all aspects of the show.

A big thanks to everyone who helped behindthe-scenes, from the costume department, who made us look like street urchins, to the backstage crew, who recreated many different scenes while making it look effortless and beautiful. Our Production and Musical Directors, Mr Johnson and Mrs Waked, worked tirelessly to make sure that the acting would immerse the viewer into the world of Oliver!, and that the soundtrack would take them on the ride with us.

After what seemed like a lifetime, the night of the show arrived. Opening night was brimming with enthusiasm, fun and

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irrepressible laughter offstage. Each performance surpassed the last, leaving many audience members eager to return for an encore, promising to ‘Be Back Soon’.

The actors played their roles with such realism and clarity that you felt like you were in 19th-century London.

This year, one of my favourite things about the production was seeing so many of the actors flourish under the spotlight, growing like flowers in bloom. This was the first production for many of the students. We all formed friendships and memories that will last for a lifetime, and I’m so grateful to have been there for those moments.

There were challenging moments during the production process; however, we were all able to use these moments as learning opportunities that led to the show being the massive success that it was.

The list of teachers and students who contributed to the success of the production is astoundingly long, and too numerous to mention individually, so I extend a collective gratitude to each and everyone of them for their hard work and dedication to making Oliver! the uplifting and rewarding experience that it was.

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Reports from Senior School Student Leaders

Dance Kate May and Claudia Sherman, Dance Co-Leaders, Year 12 As Co-Leaders of the Kilvington Dance team, 2023 has been an incredible journey. As we look back, we can recall many memorable experiences that made this year so special.

The Jazz Cabaret at Glen Eira Hall was a remarkable event. Our Dance team delivered a crowd favourite in a vivid display of talent and unity, showcasing the power of dance to connect and inspire.

Next, the Centenary Fair Open Rehearsal allowed us to share our craft with the wider community. It was so special to see the upcoming dancers in the Junior School and the many valued members of our community in attendance.

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Our biggest highlight was undoubtedly the dance with the Kilvonians at the Centenary Concert. It was an honour and privilege to collaborate with past students and combine our talent. Together, we displayed our months of hard work and creative synergy, earning a standing ovation from the audience.

None of this would have been possible without Filip Borsaru, our dance instructor and a former Kilvington student. His choreography pushed us to our limits, bringing forth our best performances on the dance floor. We’re profoundly grateful for his unwavering belief in our potential and for the countless hours he put in face-to-face and behind-the-scenes to make us shine.

Special thanks go to Amy Potts, who managed the team and provided invaluable assistance. Her organisational skills and boundless enthusiasm kept us motivated and grounded as leaders and as a team in times of stress and excitement.

Reflecting on this year, we feel pride and gratitude. Dance has enriched our lives and allowed us to share our passion with the community. We appreciate the memories, challenges and enduring friendships formed along this incredible journey, and will continue to reflect on this experience as we graduate, equipped with the tools necessary to be leaders in whichever path we choose to take.

Debating Maria Wang, Debating Co-Leader, Year 11 It has yet again been a great year in Debating at Kilvington. Debating is an eloquent extracurricular activity, and despite the Club being smaller in its membership than previous years, we still had excellent achievements among the many grades.

This year, the A-Grade team won the Caulfield Region. This allowed them to progress to the playoffs which consisted of the top 32 teams in the State. In spite of Kilvington losing by a slim margin (of just a couple of points) in the first round, I can say with confidence that it was still an incredible achievement, especially given the many stresses of upcoming VCE exams.

Our Debating Club members were able to build their confidence with public speaking over time and found that persuasive

speeches aided not only their academic development, but also their personal growth.

As someone who has taken part in Debating at Kilvington for over seven years, I know from personal experience that it's an incredible opportunity. It has allowed me to meet some amazing people and improve important life skills, such as delegation, cooperation, adaptability and critical thinking.

I highly encourage Kilvington students to get actively involved in Debating next year. Debating is open to all students from Years 7 to 12 and doesn’t require any previous experience. It’s an activity that can really pay dividends in terms of enhancing your classroom knowledge and skills. I am confident that the School will continue to prosper in its Debating Program in 2024.

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Reports from Senior School Student Leaders

Digital Technologies Akeisha O’Neill, Digital Technologies Leader, Year 11 2023 was an exciting year to be Digital Technologies Leader, with many different activities available to Kilvington students passionate about technology. Digital Technologies is taught all throughout high school: in the curriculum in Years 7 and 8, and as an elective from Year 9 with Forensic Technologies, Screen and Media, and Rise of the Drones. Our older senior students then have the opportunity to take the VCE Applied Computing class from Year 10 onwards.

We hosted a wide variety of digital technology clubs at Kilvington, such as the Pop Culture Club, for those students who wanted more technology outside of the classroom.

This year, the Pop Culture Club focused on the video game developmental process, and members were able to code and run their own video games using Unity or GB Studios.

These students then had the opportunity to enter the video games that they’d created into the Australian STEM Video Game challenge. We also had a Kilvington Esports team competing in various different competitions throughout the year, playing games like Mario Kart and Just Dance.

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CyberTaipan was a competition hosted by the CSIRO that was open to a select group of students this year. The students competed against other schools around the country in some cyber defence modules, completing tasks like deciphering embedded messages and protecting a computer from potential cyber-attacks.

Another big focus in Digital Technologies this year was inspiring girls in the technology sector. We had students participate in the Go Girl, Go For IT conference, where they learned more about careers in tech, as well as Tech Girls are Superheroes, a competition about using technology to solve one of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The Go Girl, Go For IT work experience was also open to girls at Kilvington, where students had the opportunity to go to the city for a week to participate in workshops at Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) in Melbourne.

Overall, I’m proud to look back at this year and see all the opportunities we had available to students, and I’m looking forward to the future of technology at Kilvington in the years to come!

Robotics Noah Emons and Charlie Hammond, Robotics Co-Leaders, Year 12 Amid the sea of developments in our society – ranging from AI’s rapid generation of essays to a global pandemic reshaping our daily routines – the field of Robotics maintains its relevance in ever-increasing scale, impacting society in surprising and positive ways.

At Kilvington, our Robotics Club fosters an environment that encourages students to enjoy the experience of learning and problem-solving alongside their peers.

We use fun and engaging ways to prepare our club members for real-world engineering and science endeavours.

This year, the Robotics Club was fully restored to its pre-COVID liveliness, with students from across the Senior School year levels coming together in teams to work on their robots. As Co-Leaders, we both enjoyed the role of mentoring the newcomers, and it was wonderful to observe their growth throughout the year as they learned how to work together to identify and solve problems.

Kilvington performed well this year in terms of competitions, with our Years 7 and 12 teams competing at both the regional and state-level competitions of Robocup Junior. Our Year 12 team pulled through and managed to win 2nd place at the State

competition with our first attempt at a non-Lego robot, putting Kilvington back on the podium for competition success.

It was so fulfilling to witness the camaraderie among all our team members during the competitions and to see the efficient way they worked together under pressure to tackle the competition challenges.

This is really at the heart of what we do in Robotics.

Competitions were not only a great way to challenge our own robotics skills, but also to observe the plethora of ways in which other students around the State tackled the same issues. There was a lot to learn from other people’s ideas, with many unique designs showing promise; our Year 12 team even faced a robot using an AI engine to analyse the course, all designed by other students!

We’re excited to see that many of our students are looking to participate in competitions next year, not only in the rescue division, but also in other realms of competition, with talks of soccer-playing robots as the next step for some teams. As we hand over the reins of the Club, we have full confidence that it’s in an excellent position, and we eagerly anticipate that next year will bring even greater achievements and innovations!

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Reports from Senior School Student Leaders

Maths Jude Teo and Melody Xu, Mathematics Co-Leaders, Year 11 As the inaugural Mathematics Co-Leaders of Kilvington, we were presented with limitless opportunities to shape and define the role.

We started by celebrating International Mathematics Day, also known as Pi Day. We hosted a Pi memorisation contest where students competed to recite the most digits of Pi, aiming to be crowned the Pi Champion.

We were ecstatic to witness the high level of participation in the contest and impressed with our three finalists who memorised well over 100 digits of Pi. They were awarded pies for their amazing efforts, and it was great to see everybody enjoying the competition.

Congratulations to our 2023 Pi Champion, Agrata Sharma.

Of course, we didn’t want our Junior School students to miss out on all the fun.

We organised the Marvellous Maths Race for our Years 5 and 6 students. As part of the race, we formulated 12 maths questions of varying levels of difficulty and challenged

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the students to solve as many questions as possible within a week. It was extremely encouraging to see 58 students sign up for this event, all with a passion for Maths!

This year, Year 8 Enrichment was studentled for the first time. Twice a term, students had the option to attend a session led by us to explore fun and practical applications of what they had learnt in their Maths classes.

It was a delight to see the Year 8 students so engaged with Maths on a Friday afternoon, whether it was devising an unbeatable strategy in tokens against their friends, or performing magic card tricks with hidden algebra. I will never forget the first lesson, when a simultaneous (and very audible) ‘OHHHH!’ echoed throughout the class while uncovering the mysteries of magic squares.

As you would expect, not every lesson played out perfectly. Although we structured our lessons around a rough plan, every once in a while we had to use a bit of on-the-spot thinking and improvisation – this kept us on our toes and engaged as well!

In addition, we launched the Maths Extension Club this year. Each fortnight, Years 7 and 8 students were presented with an opportunity to learn new maths skills, find elegant solutions and take part in various maths competitions.

Overall, we added many new possibilities for students to have fun with Maths. That just about sums it up!

Science Anthea Diplaris, Victoria Hu and Ethan Gray, Science Co-Leaders, Year 11 It’s been an amazing experience acting as the Science Co-Leaders for 2023.

Working together in our little team, alongside the Science staff, empowered us to encourage scientific interest and involvement throughout the School, especially with the Junior School which participated in our fortnightly Science Club.

This year, Science Week evolved into Science Month, with numerous fun and exciting activities for ELC to Year 12 students.

The much-loved Pizza Trivia Lunch made a return with numerous new questions and entertaining science jokes. Congratulations to the winning boys team from Year 11!

During this amazing month of Science, Years 7 to 12 students had the chance to witness a liquid nitrogen show that ended with ice-cream made from liquid nitrogen.

The Years 5 to 6 were able to watch the liquid nitrogen demonstration later that day during Science Club and were delighted with their treat of frozen marshmallows. Other activities included a reptile incursion, a talk on space rocks for the Year 9 students and a rat or frog dissection.

A major highlight of our role as Science Co-Leaders was running the Junior School Science Club every two weeks. It was wonderful to see the Years 5 and 6 students rush into the labs with endless excitement and curiosity on their faces. We ran fun and engaging experiments like making slime, or mini-competitions such as the spaghetti tower challenge, which got super competitive!

Some daring and adventurous kids even had the opportunity to hold fireballs in their hands by manipulating methane bubbles. We were also able to demonstrate more advanced experiments, including the elephant’s toothpaste and colourful flame testing. It was so rewarding to witness the younger students’ enthusiasm for Science and to have the opportunity to share our passion with them.

We’re thankful for the opportunity to promote all aspects of Science in a fun and interactive way this year. We hope through the events, activities and support the School provides, students continue to discover their passion for Science, much like we have.

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Reports from Senior School Student Leaders

Sport Freya Watters, Sport Leader, Year 12 It’s been a great year in sport for Kilvington!

It was fantastic to see students from all year levels involve themselves in a wide variety of sports and sport programs.

One of my biggest highlights this year was EISM Interschool Sport. It was great getting to play weekly against other EISM schools.

We were able to experience success across many sports and see several premierships won, such as by the Years 10 to 12 Netball, Volleyball and Football teams.

As always, House Netball was a super fun way to bring House competition to the courts. I loved witnessing the enthusiasm the game brought as I umpired. Burman had an amazing grand final win, coming in from behind and winning with a single minute to go! The amazing atmosphere of support made the game super epic, and reminded us that sport is all about having fun with your friends. Thank you again to all the people who stepped in and helped at the last minute, and a big thank you to Mr Brinson for helping to umpire!

Scorpion Soccer was back again and ran throughout Term 3. The grand final saw JMJ and Fellas in Paris go head-to-head, with the

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Fellas in Paris ultimately getting the victory.

Staff vs Student dodgeball was a fun way to finish off the term, with the staff coming on top for the 3rd year in a row! A shoutout to Hannah for being the last remaining soldier; hopefully those supporting will be victorious next year and break the teachers’ winning streak.

House Swimming was a great day at GESAC. My personal highlights were the Staff vs Student race (where we demolished the staff) and House Cheers. We also had a fantastic time at House Athletics and Cross Country. Many of the students who competed in these carnivals made it to the EISM carnivals and had great success there too. Kilvington is in Division 1 for both Swimming and Athletics and Division 2 for Cross Country.

It’s been amazing to witness Kilvington’s improvement throughout the years of competing; I can still remember the day when we made the leap from Division 2 to Division 1! I’m immensely grateful to have represented Kilvington in these carnivals for the past six years and for the opportunities I’ve been given as Sport Leader. Until next time!

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Reports from Senior School Student Leaders Barrett House Abbey Huynh and Kate May, Barrett House Co-Captains, Year 12 As the 2023 Barrett House Co-Captains, this year has truly been an incredible adventure.

It’s been a rollercoaster of emotions, filled with laughter, challenges and personal growth. As we sit here reflecting on our journey at Kilvington, it’s humbling to think about all the leaders who inspired us along the way. We hope that in some small way we’ve also managed to leave a positive mark on the members of Barrett House, just as our predecessors did on us.

Our House’s achievements this year are a source of immense pride for us. From our impressive effort in House Cheers to our win at Cross Country, these accomplishments are a testament to the contagious enthusiasm and the strong sense of unity within Barrett House.

We want to extend a huge shoutout to our House Co-Vice Captains, Petar Andjelkovic and Lilla Lagiseti, Year 11, whose unwavering support and dedication were the backbone of our House’s success.

Whether it was staying up late into the night to design awesome House Cheers shirts or meticulously planning our House Assemblies, their tireless efforts and enthusiasm surpassed all expectations.

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Throughout the year, we were incredibly fortunate to have Ms Locco by our side in her role as House Dean. Her guidance and encouragement were instrumental in helping us to reflect on House events and assemblies. She challenged us to celebrate our victories and learn from our experiences, ultimately making us better leaders. We were also lucky to have Ms Austin in Term 3.

It’s hard to express just how much we’ve cherished our time in Barrett House.

We’ve grown as individuals, forged lifelong friendships and become a part of a community that’s like no other.

As we close this chapter, we want to express our heartfelt thanks to every member of Barrett House. You’ve made our journey unforgettable, and we’re incredibly grateful.

As we pass the baton to the next year’s House Co-Captains, we do so with a sense of excitement and nostalgia. We wish them, and Barrett House, the very best for 2024.

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Reports from Senior School Student Leaders

Burman House Tilly Gason and Joanna Mitsaris, Burman House Co-Captains, Year 12 We’ve been super grateful for the opportunity to lead Burman House this year. It’s been a rewarding and fulfilling experience to work with such an amazing and enthusiastic group of people during our last year of school.

Thank you to our Year 11 Co-Vice Captains, Adele Takle and Rianne Darvell, for their support and participation. We wish them the best of luck next year!

We enjoyed all the House events this year, and it was great to be involved in each stage of the process, from planning to organising to watching it all come together on the day.

So many of our members stepped up for the House, whether it was getting in the pool or running on the track. Burman’s participation this year was overwhelming, and for that we want to say a huge thank you to the entire House for their cooperation and enthusiasm towards making these events and our job so much easier and enjoyable.

A highlight of all the events was seeing Burman’s passion and House spirit on

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display. With such an eager group, we were able to fill events and still have people cheering on from the sidelines. This continuous welcoming and caring culture at Burman has once again allowed for this year to be such a success. We know this will continue in the future.

Finally, we want to extend a massive thank you to Mrs Whitfield for her ongoing encouragement and assistance throughout our time as leaders. With her support and guidance, we feel our leadership skills have grown throughout the year. We could not have made this year such an outstanding and exciting experience without her, and as this is her final year as House Dean, we hope it was a memorable one. We wish her all the best for everything yet to come!

Once again, thank you to every single person in Burman for such an incredible year. Go Burman!

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Reports from Senior School Student Leaders Fethers House Kate Tinginis and Nikia Tucker, Fethers House Co-Captains, Year 12 At the beginning of the year, we bid farewell to our beloved and long-serving Fethers House Dean, Mr Wood, and celebrated his tenure by smashing House Arts (the first time since 2011)!

Our success at House Arts really set the tone for 2023, and for what was to be a great year ahead. We saw Fethers House members display great joy and passion during House Swimming, House Athletics and House Cross Country events. Some volunteered to participate in extra races, while others helped us with marshalling or cheered on their fellow House mates at events. It was so rewarding to see everyone participate.

Teaching House Cheers was a challenge for both of us, as we stepped outside our comfort zone to lead the House in song and dance. We performed a Katy Perry adaptation, and no pun intended, we were undoubtedly the ‘dark horses’ of the competition. Katy Perry would have been proud!

Another highlight was getting to know so many fellow Fethers students, which we wouldn’t have been able to do had we not been House Co-Captains. We will forever treasure these spontaneous chats and relationships.

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Thank you to Mr Knap for his unwavering support and dedication to Fethers throughout the year. We’d also like to express our gratitude to Sanya Bhatt and Harrison Meadows, House Co-Vice Captains, for their ideas and suggestions throughout our tenure.

Our Year 9 Co-Captains, Isla Tucker and Lila McMahon, also provided great support to us. Thank you also to our Fethers House mentors who made this year so much easier for us.

Finally, we give thanks to our entire Fethers family. It’s your friendly faces, positivity and support throughout the House events and assemblies that made this year so rewarding for us. We hope 2024 is an amazing year for Fethers House!

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Reports from Senior School Student Leaders Fysh House Amber Bowman and Charlotte Westaway, Fysh House Co-Captains, Year 12 We had an incredible year in Fysh House.

Throughout the year, our expectations were consistently surpassed in competitions and events.

We took home a variety of victories in House Arts, Swimming, Cheers, Athletics and Cross Country. This was a testament to the dedication, teamwork and camaraderie of Fysh House students and teachers.

One of our standout moments from 2023 was coordinating the House Cheers performance. Working in collaboration with fellow Years 11 and 12 students, we crafted witty lyrics to our favourite songs, choreographed dance routines and managed to clinch an unexpected victory on the big day. Additionally, we introduced an overarching theme for the year, Fysh FM, which added a musical touch to House assemblies and photographs.

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We’d like to thank our exceptional leadership team for their dedication and brilliant work. Thank you to Charlotte Fisher and Jude Teo, Co-Vice Captains, and Yash Kapoor and Callum Lee, Year 9 Co-Captains, for their dedication and brilliant work throughout the year. Finally, a special thanks to Mrs Goldenberg, our House Dean, who was an endless source of support for us and worked tirelessly to bring our ideas to fruition.

Serving as Fysh House Co-Captains this year has been a true privilege and joy. We’ll cherish the little moments and memories for years to come: witnessing the brilliance of our talented athletes and performers, observing the unwavering encouragement from our cheer squads and volunteers and watching friendships bloom. To every member of Fysh, we are beyond grateful for your enthusiasm, commitment and spirit, and we can’t wait to see what 2024 holds for Fysh House!

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Centenary Celebrations Our centenary year, 2023, was a momentous journey filled with an enlivening range of heart-warming and memorable celebrations, activities and events that spanned across the entire year and brought our whole school community together. Here’s a summary of some of our highlights, including the Centenary Fair and Open Day, the Centenary Concert, the Centenary Time Capsule, and more!

2023 CENTENARY FAIR AND OPEN DAY We held our hugely successful Centenary Fair and Open Day on Saturday 25 March.

The whole School buzzed with activity on the day, with everyone enjoying the vast array of stalls, rides and activities organised by the Parents and Friends Association. To celebrate Kilvington’s 100th birthday, there was a touch of the 1920s, with stall holders wearing ‘Peaky Blinder’ caps, boater hats, and headbands.

We had almost 600 individuals attend in total, which was a great success! We also had performances by our student musicians to entertain guests and staff volunteering in the Dunk Tank. Our staff and students did an amazing job of leading school tours and showcasing the different departments of the School.

In the lead-up to the day, we had people making crafts, jams and relishes and collecting books, puzzles and games.

Donations of wine and chocolates were being accepted, and stalls were expertly coordinated behind the scenes. On the day itself, we had teams of helpers set up and pack up. Nearly 200 volunteers gave their time and efforts!

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It was amazing to see this event come together and to see so many happy and smiling faces. We are incredibly grateful for your generosity, support, enthusiasm and community spirit!

I loved experiencing the life of currentday Kilvington in this fleeting, yet heart-warming fashion. Our interactions with pupils and parents were utterly delightful. Thanks for putting on a beautiful celebration.

Alison Hamblin (née Stone) Class of 1980

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Centenary Celebrations

CENTENARY GARDEN OPENING Early in the year, we opened a new Centenary Garden for our students. Our Maintenance team lovingly designed and crafted the outdoor classroom and recreational space, which includes desks surrounded by raised garden beds. Our students have certainly enjoyed and appreciated the dedicated outdoor learning space.

A nice change of scenery from the classroom. Great place to enjoy the fresh air. Charlie I like the whiteboard there; it adds an extra dimension. I feel more connected to nature. Veronica It has nice scenery; it adds something to the School. It’s relaxing to learn here. Millie It looks modern and I like it. It gives us a chance to enjoy nature. Jasper It’s really pretty. It’s good to enjoy fresh air in a beautiful environment. Selma

CENTENARY FOUNDATION DAY SERVICE On 20 June, we celebrated our Centenary Foundation Day Service at the magnificent St Paul’s Cathedral in the city. We thank students, staff, parents, special guests and former students for contributing to the acknowledgement of our inspiring historical journey over 100 years. It was a wonderful and memorable service.

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Centenary Celebrations

CENTENARY TREE PLANTING CEREMONY On Friday 4 August, our Prep students, alongside Mr Collins, Mr French and our dedicated Maintenance team, participated in a very special tree planting ceremony to commemorate Kilvington’s Centenary year.

We cannot wait to watch this beautiful new tree grow year upon year alongside us.

CENTENARY MUSIC CONCERT Thursday 10 August saw the entire Kilvington community come together to celebrate the School’s 100th anniversary in concert at Hamer Hall. Many months of preparation, rehearsal, music lessons and planning meetings went into ensuring that it would be a success. Kilvington’s core was embodied in so many ways on the night, making this event a truly once-in-a-hundred-year celebration!

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CENTENARY TIME CAPSULE CEREMONY On Friday 6 October, a special ceremony was held in Kilvington’s Centenary Garden involving the placing of a Time Capsule deep in the soil to be unsealed in 2048.

Principal Rob French, supported by Junior School Co-Captains, Jiawei Chen and Oliver Sey, and Senior School Co-Captains, Diya Matthew and Felix McShane, shared with the audience of Years 4 and 10 students and Walsh Club alumni, details of the items to be placed in the capsule.

Academic Dean of Visual Arts, Rosie Busutill, and Year 4 Classroom Teacher, Francis McGinley, worked tirelessly over the past two terms to collate material from ELC through to Year 12 students. This included special messages to our 2048 Kilvington community and photos of current facilities, events and experiences.

Our Walsh Club alumni (students who graduated more than 50 years ago) also offered special mementos from Kilvington’s past to include in the capsule. On top of the lot was a letter from Mr French which will be read in 25-years-time.

A smoking ceremony was conducted by David Tournier from the Boonwurrung Sea and Land Council, giving the service a memorable touch.

Many thanks go to the Maintenance team, Frank, Pete, Gary and Bernard, for the creation of the sturdy capsule and garden and preparing the plot for where our Centenary Time Capsule will reside for a quarter of a century.

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School Highlights Year 3 Reconciliation Week Incursion Mona Bachmann and Louis Allen, Year 3 We acknowledge the Boonwurrung and Wurrundgeri peoples of the Kulin nation.

We acknowledge their elders past, present and emerging.

On Thursday 8 June, the Year 3 students had an incursion about didgeridoos and Aboriginal culture led by a man called Ganga Giri.

To start, Ganga played us some nature sounds on the didgeridoo. He was very talented! Ganga told us that didgeridoos are made from wood that is hollow because termites chew it. You can scratch bark off the didgeridoo to make it green. The green colour is there from leaves that haven’t blossomed.

Ganga told us he moved from Tasmania to Arnhem Land, which is where he learned to play the Yidaki (also known as a didgeridoo). Didgeridoos have a low sound and were traditionally for men and boys.

To play the didgeridoo, you need to use circular breathing, which is when you breathe through your nose and squeeze your cheeks.

Ganga played us one of his own music tracks called ‘Coming Together’. In this track, we heard an emu, a snake and a kangaroo.

Ganga also showed us an emu egg and how the dad emu sits on the nest and that the dad emu gets distracted easily when he’s doing his only job in the whole wide world.

But beware of grown-up emus because they are very tall and can run up to 60kmph.

Here is a quick quiz for you on what emu eggs taste like.

A. pigeon B. chicken C. fish If you said chicken, you are 100% correct.

Congratulations!

Ganga mentioned that Aboriginal people live in harmony with nature. He meant that Aboriginal people connect with the land and treat it well and return what the land gives them.

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Then someone said, ‘I always see Aboriginal people wear paint on their bodies.’

Ganga told us that the paint is called ochre and showed us how to make it. The process was quite unexpected. Why? Because ochre is made by soft rocks rubbed on a hard rock.

When you rub the two together, some dust is made. If you sprinkle a little water on the dust, it becomes ochre. Ta da! A little while after Ganga made the ochre, he let us put some on! The ochre we used was red.

We were very lucky because we got to see three boomerangs! Two of them were hunting boomerangs (the ones that don’t come back) and the other was a normal boomerang (the one that does come back).

Be careful! Don’t catch a boomerang the same way that you would catch a tennis ball or a ball. Ganga told us, ‘When I was six, I tried that, and I broke my finger!’ Yikes, that’s got to hurt! He said the proper way to catch one is to clasp your hands like a crocodile mouth closing, then you will be fine (unlike Ganga).

The incursion was an incredible experience. Five out of five from us!

Year 7 Toy Time Project Dion Krivonos, Year 7 Toy Time, a Year 7 STEAM initiative, involves student groups collaborating to design and create a toy that showcases different types of forces in action. Over three weeks, all our classes in Maths, Science and Digital Technologies were dedicated to this project.

For Digital Technologies, we input a MicroBit microprocessor into our design, created an advertisement video, and put together a digital presentation highlighting the main points of everything we’d done over this period as a group.

For the Maths part, we outlined the costs of making the toy and its profitability on a spreadsheet. We then summed up all this information and added it to our digital presentation.

The last part was the Science criteria.

We added parts to our toy that showed and demonstrated forces and clearly taught others about them. Lastly, we wrote up a detailed plan outlining the steps we undertook to create our toy, along with the measurements.

At the end of the three weeks, we brought our toys together for the Toy Showcase in Dalton Hall. Parents, Junior School students, and a representative from an actual toy company came along and tested our toys!

They awarded the ‘People’s Choice’ and ‘Industry Award’ to the students.

Although quite challenging at times, this project was a lot of fun to be part of, and we all learned a lot from it.

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School Highlights

Talent Development and Enrichment Program Tania Whitehead, Talent Development and Enrichment Coordinator This year, the School’s Talent Develpopment and Enrichment Program continued to provide students from across the Junior and Senior Schools with dynamic and multi-faceted opportunities to extend their capabilities and to grow both academically and personally.

In the classroom, our Junior School classes enjoyed extension and enrichment opportunities via withdrawal groups.

Meanwhile, in the Senior School, students engaged in a pilot Middle Years Program, took part in lunchtime mathematics groups led by our Senior Mathematics Co-Leaders and attended masterclasses covering various curriculum areas. In addition, an individual student mentor program was introduced during Term 3 by Michael Li, Year 12, with the aim of providing support to students throughout the School.

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Both Junior and Senior School students had the opportunity to participate in a range of external programs and competitions, such as the Tournament of Minds, Future Problem Solving, Ethics Olympiads, Mathematics Talent Quests, Mathematics Olympiads, the Da Vinci Decathlon, Science Talent Search, and the UN Youth Voice competition (to name but a few).

I congratulate all Kilvington students who actively participated in an extraordinary array of external competitions and programs this year. They achieved outstanding results across the board.

A few competition and program highlights include: • Tournament Of Minds Regional Tournament – Years 5 and 6 Team awarded Honours.

• Mathematics Talent Quest – Years 2S and 2L Class Projects awarded Honours at the State Finals. Furthermore, Year 2L represented Victoria in the National Competition where they received an Honourable Mention.

• Future Problem Solving Competition, Scenario Writing – 11 students qualified for the National Finals. Special mention to Ewan Harrison, Year 9, who finished in 3rd place and qualified to compete in the International Finals in the USA in 2024.

• Future Problem Solving International Competition, USA, 2023 – Congratulations to Henry Hu, Year 9, who finished in 3rd place internationally, and Yash Kapoor, Year 9, who finished in 8th place internationally.

• Science Talent Search – A total of 17 students from Years 4, 5, 6 and 9 entered this competition. Results include 5 Major Bursaries, 1 Minor Bursary, 6 Distinctions, 4 Credits and 1 Merit award.

• APSMO Maths Olympiad Competition – Entered by students from Years 3 to 7.

• Da Vinci Decathlon – Year 7 Team results include 1st place in Science, 1st place in Ideation, 2nd place in Code Breaking, 3rd place in Art and Poetry, and 3rd place in Mathematics.

• Bionics Institute – Four Year 10 students were part of a Girls in STEM mentoring program run by the Bionics Institute.

In our ‘EDGE program,’ we had the privilege of offering individualised support to our exceptional musicians, performers, and sports enthusiasts who excelled at both national and international levels in disciplines such as swimming, athletics, soccer, gymnastics, go-kart racing and golf. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to these students for their extraordinary achievements throughout the year.

Finally, thank you and congratulations to Mrs Lizzie Bush for her efforts in guiding and supporting the Middle Years Enrichment programs. It has truly been a most rewarding year as an educator, and I look forward to continuing to explore the opportunities available to challenge our students to be curious, innovative and to reach their potential.

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School Highlights

Year 9 Impact Program – ‘It’s Everyone’s Business’ Showcase Evening Throughout Term 1, Year 9 students actively participated in the It’s Everyone’s Business Program in collaboration with Monash University. Every Friday, students collaborated in small groups to create real-life social enterprise businesses aimed at addressing current social issues.

The program reached its pinnacle with the Showcase Evening held at Monash University’s Clayton Campus on 25 May. Here is a student reflection from that memorable evening.

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Yash Kapoor, Year 9 If you’d asked me about my thoughts on the Impact Program this time last year, I probably would’ve said something like, ‘It seems pretty cool to go into the city and mess around.’

Initially, the Impact Program appeared to be just another weekly excursion to me. However, having now directly experienced the program, I understand its true significance, and I think it’s safe to say the Impact Program is a whole lot more than what first meets the eye. Through a variety of exploratory activities, the program takes you on a powerful and unexpected journey of self-discovery.

At the start of the program, we were asked to look at ourselves in the mirror and identify our values – what we stand for. Throughout most of Term 1, we focused on various social issues around Melbourne. We spent a lot of time listening to and learning from others and touching on topics we wouldn’t have experienced if it weren’t for the Impact Program.

The people at Monash University sparked a fire in each and every one of us. They encouraged us to reflect, delve into our personal experiences, and discover what social issues we were passionate about.

The Showcase Evening is the result of countless hours of hard work and deep thinking over many weeks. Personally, I’ve grown so much in confidence and independence through experiences such as train travel and navigating the streets of the city.

These are just a few of my highlights from the Impact Program, and I’m confident every one of the Year 9 students will have taken away something from the Program, whether big or small.

Quill Awards Celebrate Victorian Journalism Lilla Lagiseti, Year 11 Attending the 28th Quills Awards on behalf of Kilvington was an amazing experience.

The Quill Awards celebrate excellence in Victorian journalism, from both individuals as well as pairs and groups who’ve worked collaboratively on projects over the year.

A select group of students from Kilvington had the wonderful opportunity of listening to the recipients speak about their awardwinning work, receive writing tips and words of wisdom, and learn about some of the most recent news, issues and stories being reported in different areas of journalism.

Throughout the night, we also spotted some well-known faces within the crowd of accomplished journalists; even meeting and getting photos with a few of them!

I think my favourite aspect of the event was in seeing the diversity of the awards – in the winners, the attendees, the perspectives being reported, the content of the stories and even the categories in which the prestigious Quills were awarded!

Press Club Lunch Adele Takle, Year 11 On 2 May, a small delegation of Kilvington students represented our School at the Melbourne Press Club Lunch. Our group consisted of three students, namely myself, Elijah Slavinskis from Year 10, Caleb Mendez also from Year 10, and our teacher, Ms Murr.

This event marked the release of the book Pandemedia: How COVID Changed Journalism.

The Lunch began with an address from Nick Richardson, CEO of the Melbourne Press Club, who then introduced our main panel of journalists: Rachel Baxendale, Patrick Durkin, Gavin Fang, and Dr Erin Smith.

While enjoying crispy-skinned barramundi, we listened to the panel members provide insightful and moving accounts of their experiences as journalists throughout the pandemic, as well as the pandemic’s broader effect on the field of journalism.

After the long discussion between the panelists, it was time for questions from the audience. I asked the panel members about their views on Gen Z in the media and journalism. It was heartening to hear their positive and discerning views on our future, motivating me to consider a career in the field!

I’m very grateful I had the opportunity to attend this highly memorable Melbourne Press Club Lunch.

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Community Service HOPE – Humans of Purpose and Empathy Jacqui Goldenberg, Community Service Program Director We’ve had an incredible year as part of our Community Service Program, Humans of Purpose and Empathy (HOPE), truly showing that the Kilvington community is one of generosity and compassion.

RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS DAY Early in February, our four School Co-Captains, Diya, Felix, Joanne and Agrata, set the tone for the year with the Random Acts of Kindness Day. ‘Kindness notes’ along with chocolates were sold as gifts to friends, teachers and loved ones. Students managed to raise $1240.11 for emergency relief for the Turkey/Syria earthquake.

CONNOR’S RUN

COMMUNITY SPIRIT FOUNDATION

Our Year 10 students went Grey for May and registered for Connor’s Run to support the Robert Connor Dawes Foundation.

In September, Kilvington had a team of 90 staff and students participate in this event, making our school group one of the largest participants.

We were the number one school in fundraising, raising a grand total of $17,083!

We also had several students help at a water station, and three Year 12 students even wore the bird mascot costume throughout the day. The main feedback from the day was, ‘That was so much fun, and I can’t wait to be involved again next year’.

Near the end of Term 3, Year 9 students participated in a walk-a-thon from Kilvington to Federation Square, raising $4000 towards their community service projects in Cape York and for the Community Spirit Foundation (CSF) (our newest charity partner). We also raised over $700 for the CSF through our Team Colours Day in the lead up to the AFL Grand Final.

HARMONY DAY Harmony Day was once again a highlight of Term 1, with the entire Kilvington community actively participating in various events in support of this event. We held a food drive for the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC), and also had 19 brave students from Years 7 to 12 cut their hair for a cause, resulting in a generous donation of $7317 to the ASRC. Hair longer than 20cm was donated to Sustainable Salons. Together with the Battle of Bands and cupcake sales, the atmosphere on the PVC lawn at lunchtime exuded celebration, community and the resounding message of Harmony Day – that everyone belongs.

EASTER EGG DRIVE At the end of Term 1, our Year 12 students organised a crazy sock/Easter Egg Drive, donating the Easter eggs to the Lighthouse Foundation. The Foundation warmly expressed their gratitude, saying, ‘Thank you again for the Easter Egg Drive. Our young people loved the egg hunt, and it wouldn’t have been possible without your Drive. They had enough to have two Easter egg hunts!’

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THRIFT STORE AND FOOD ALLERGY WEEK In May, we held our inaugural Thrift Store as part of Swap for a Cause, as well as a sausage sizzle to support Food Allergy Week.

We raised $700 to be shared between Next Gen Philanthropy and the National Allergy Centre for Excellence.

Kilvington also hosted packing days for Next Gen Philanthropy, the Year 8 charity, which provides craft boxes to children in need. Across the year, we helped to pack more than 1000 craft boxes.

SLEEPOUT FOR A CAUSE We continued our close relationship with the Lighthouse Foundation, which supports homeless youth. In June, 30 Year 12 students and three staff members took part in Sleepout for a Cause, where together with the Staff 26 marathon, they raised $10,000.

At the sleepout, students were also fortunate to hear from guest speakers representing 300 Blankets, who shared stories about their outreach work.

EAT UP AUSTRALIA Our Year 7 students participated in a sandwich-making session with Eat Up Australia to help feed hungry children who go to school without lunches, making over 1200 sandwiches in a session!

Later in the year, we hosted a public sandwich-making session which saw 120 volunteers (including 20 members from our community) make 5000 sandwiches in less than an hour.

WORLD KINDNESS DAY AND CHRISTMAS DRIVES To complete the year, we celebrated World Kindness Day, with several food and Christmas drives for our charity partners.

We proudly continue to educate our students about key causes, participate in a meaningful way with our charity partners and fundraise to ensure we live out our School motto, ‘not for our own, but others’ good’.

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Outdoor Education Each year, Years 3 to 12 students go on camps to various locations. It’s a fantastic way for them to develop new skills, character, friendships and interests. Here are some of their reflections.

Years 3 and 4 Camp Jungai Luca Charalambous, Year 4 On Wednesday 13 September, the Years 3 and 4 students went on school camp to the amazing Camp Jungai. I found the two-hour drive to be extremely boring, but at the end of the day it was well worth it!

Once we arrived, we started with the activities. My top three favourite experiences at camp were: firstly the Possum Pull, secondly the Scavenger Hunt, and thirdly, the Canoeing.

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The reason I loved Possum Pull is because of its outstanding height, speed and scenery. If you’re thinking what in the world is Possum Pull, then listen to this!

Possum Pull is a high rope where you get attached to your group, they then run at your chosen speed which safely lifts you up off the ground, and then you throw two adorable teddies into a bucket.

The reason why I enjoyed the Scavenger Hunt is because of its competitiveness, use of mind and fitness. And the reason why I loved Canoeing is because I was with my best friend, Magnus, and we enjoyed splashing everyone, including each other.

Overall, Camp Jungai was a phenomenal experience! I loved it because of its range of activities, kind leaders and beautiful scenery.

I learnt perseverance from not backing out of any activities. I’d like to visit the camp again in the future.

Mia Nation, Year 4 During the bus drive to the Years 3 and 4 Camp, I had the chance to enjoy some amazing scenery! My top three experiences at camp were: 1. Learning from Auntie, the Indigenous Elder, 2. The Scavenger Hunt, and 3. Our Cabin.

I loved learning from Auntie who was one of the Elders at Camp Jungai. She showed my group new plants, and she also showed us if we could eat them or not. Auntie showed us how to make soap out of just leaves and water. That was crazy!

I also thoroughly enjoyed the picture Scavenger Hunt where I was paired with my friend Grace. In my opinion, we worked really well together.

Lastly, my cabin was great. The best bit about having only seven girls in your class is that you all get to be in one cabin! We all had a super fun time together.

Overall, I loved Camp Jungai. Each and every activity was fun, and I really enjoyed learning lots of things, but my absolute favourite was learning the bedtime stories from Auntie.

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Year 5 Camp to Narmbool and Sovereign Hill Xavier Nicholson and Jenny Stephens, Year 5 From 10 to 13 October, the Year 5 students went on a four-day camp to Narmbool and Sovereign Hill, just outside of Ballarat. On the way, we stopped at the Eureka Centre, where we saw the real Eureka flag and learned some surprising facts about it.

Once we arrived at the Camp, I was amazed to see that not only was the land spectacular, it was also massive! The whole camp area was larger than 1000 MCGs! Then it came time for activities. We were split into groups, where we could participate in either a scavenger hunt or climb the escarpment and play a team-building game called ‘Lava Pit’. The scavenger hunt was especially fun.

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After our time at Narmbool, we went to Sovereign Hill, where we quickly became immersed in the 1850s gold rush. It was amazing to see a gold bar valued at nearly $300,000. Some lucky students even got to hold it!

Afterwards, we went to the lolly store for some shopping. We also went panning for gold and were surprised to see how much gold could still be found in the river!

Overall, everyone had an amazing time and we think Camp to Narmbool and Sovereign Hill was the best!

Year 6 Camp to Canberra Massimo Mammone and Farees Huda-Rahman, Year 6 As a continuation of our studies on democracy in Term 3, the Year 6 cohort had the fantastic opportunity to visit Canberra, our nation’s beautiful capital, in Term 4.

This expedition lasted four nights and involved two flights, numerous bus rides, guided tours and recreational activities.

We had the chance to explore a variety of landmarks and unique facilities, including Parliament House, Government House, the National Zoo and Aquarium, Questacon and Zone Bowling.

Our tour program was action-packed, with each day bringing a new adventure!

We began the journey with a guided tour of Canberra’s humble beginnings at the National Capital Exhibition, and finished our activities with a visit to the National Zoo and Aquarium, with countless exciting events in between.

Among some of our favourite experiences were bowling and visits to the Questacon and the Australian War Memorial. We also enjoyed the generous meals at our accommodation, such as waffles for breakfast and delicious pasta for dinner!

Our trip to Canberra was a lot of fun.

The Year 6 cohort will forever remember this wonderful experience.

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Year 7 Camp to Lorne Rowen Perera, Year 7 On 24 April, students embarked on an adventure to Lorne for the Year 7 Camp.

After a (reluctant) early start, we started the drive along the Great Ocean Road to the Lorne Surf Life Saving Club, witnessing some spectacular views along the way.

On our first day, we broke off into three groups to enjoy activities. These included surfing on the beautiful Lorne Beach and a hike through the nearby rainforest and along the St Georges River Trail. This eventually took us to our campsite where we set up for the night. Here, we had fun playing beach activities like sandcastle-making and ‘capture the flag’.

That night, all groups returned to the common area to tuck into a scrumptious dinner of pies and roast vegetables. After cleaning up, we all took part in a trivia competition that ended up being very intense!

The next morning, everyone woke up bright and early and were greeted with a beautiful sunrise over the water. After breakfast, we each went off in our individual groups to take part in either a hiking or

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surfing. With make-your-own sandwiches for lunch and a delicious spaghetti bolognese and garlic bread for dinner, we let loose in the evening with a ‘hoedown bush dance’.

This was extremely fun and got the whole year level dancing!

The next day, while one group completed a surf lesson, the other two listened to a talk from a lifeguard on water safety rules and how to become a lifeguard. We then had the chance to visit the equipment shed and view all the cool pieces of equipment, like the jet skis and paddle boats. After that, we quickly changed into our wetsuits and completed a water safety surf carnival on the beach. We put all we’d learned from the talk into action, which was good fun!

Our awesome camp experience was now unfortunately coming to a close. After showering and enjoying a quick lunch, we started the journey home. After having enjoyed three days filled with surfing, seaside adventures, social bonding, and immersion in nature, we all looked forward to a welldeserved rest that night.

Year 8 Camp to Wilson’s Promontory Evie Ellett, Year 8 The day of Year 8 Camp dawned bright and sunny. Perhaps too sunny for some students, who’d been forced by doting parents to pack on extra layers – and later on, could be seen sweating away in their trackies and thermals!

Fortunately, our first activity of the day was canoeing. Since there weren’t any instructions from the leaders explicitly stating we couldn’t capsize our canoes, everyone enthusiastically seized the chance to go swimming. That night, the line for the showers stretched all the way down the road!

In the evening, after about 45 minutes of struggling to chop up a vast amount of vegetables, our very healthy dinner took shape. A massive wok held the largest collection of veggies we’d ever seen in one place! In fact, our camp groups were the healthiest on the planet … until … someone whipped out a pack of Oreos!

The highlight of our next day was surfing.

The surf was perfect, and the average student only got dumped about five times.

Back at Camp, we all spotted lots of

wildlife, including having many up close and personal encounters with them!

There was one moment where the campsite was simultaneously filled with the sounds of shrieking birds and shrieking kids, as birds landed on our heads, arms and around our feet. Another time, a group of red and blue rosellas, noticing the opportunity of free food, literally swooped in on the prize!

Although the rosellas were everywhere, the wildlife highlight of Year 8 Camp was definitely the affectionately-named ‘prombats’. For the uneducated, these are the wombats that come out and terrorise campers when the sun goes down. Despite this sounding like a bedtime story to keep children in their tents, the prombats were very real, with multiple cases of snack stealing, tent break-ins and midnight sightings to their name.

Overall, Camp was so enjoyable (and memorable!) that the Year 8 students will continue to look back on the experience with happiness and amusement.

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Outdoor Education Year 9 Cape York Indigenous Homelands Expedition Lachlan Yeo, Year 9 As part of the Year 9 Impact Program, we travelled to Cape York from 29 September to 8 October.

During our trip, we had the opportunity to fully immerse ourselves in the culture and traditions of the Indigenous communities.

Undoubtedly, one of the highlights of our journey was living with these families in the communities. We were able to delve into their history, art and hobbies, giving us a firsthand understanding and appreciation for their way of life. We were fortunate to experience Indigenous dances, hear captivating stories about Aboriginal heritage and try traditional foods.

Throughout our expedition, we actively engaged in community service projects, such as assisting with painting bathrooms

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and kitchens. These experiences truly showcased the power of community, as we were able to make an impact on each of the communities we visited.

We also completed a 12km hike, which was very challenging but also very rewarding.

Taking part in these types of experiences offered us the chance to make stronger connections with each other.

Overall, our 10-day adventure through Cape York’s homelands was a memorable experience. We came to appreciate the richness of Indigenous culture, gained an understanding of the challenges these communities face, and recognised the significance of safeguarding their heritage and the environment.

The Cape York expedition was a unique experience. Waking up early and travelling to Queensland to stay with Traditional Elders was an opportunity I didn’t think I would ever get. During my stay, I participated in activities such as fishing, hiking, community service, making traditional tools, bush walks and snorkelling.

Camping out every night under the stars was a breath of fresh air from the usual rush of modern life. It was amazing being able to take a step back and calm myself by talking with Traditional Owners, who were very keen to share their vast knowledge and treated us as if we were their own kids.

Overall, the Cape York expedition was truly incredible, and being able to share the experience with my friends made it even more enjoyable.

Stephen Cypriotis, Year 9

Year 9 The Great South West Expedition Onkaar Lamba, Year 9 The Year 9 Great Southwest Expedition was a truly great experience, and a very different type of trip to the camps I’ve been to in previous years.

We built a real sense of independence while staying at Port Fairy, which was our first destination. Activities such as selfguided tours around the town, shopping for ingredients and cooking meals on our own set us up for the teamwork skills we’d need for the rest of the trip.

There was plenty of downtime at Port Fairy, giving us the chance to build new connections and memories which will last a lifetime. Personally, I really enjoyed the mini-golf and the soccer match.

After an exciting time in Port Fairy, we headed off to the Grampians. Upon arrival, we dove straight into our scheduled activities.

Abseiling, the Flying Fox and the Giant Swing were just some of the thrilling activities we participated in over the next three days.

After our tiring and action-packed days, we were treated with tasty dinners made by the staff, and had the chance to wind down with a movie night, as well as football and ping-pong tournaments.

Our last destination was Princetown.

But first, we made a short visit to the Twelve Apostles where we soaked in the

atmosphere and prepared for the 15km hike to our next destination – the Kangaroobie Campsite. The hike itself was extraordinary, and there were many great views along the way. This was also a great time to connect with some of the staff, such as last year’s School Co-Vice Captain, Charlie Clancy, and Ms Busuttil.

Kangaroobie was a great experience.

Taking part in the Canoeing, Obstacle Course, Cow Farm Tour and the Bush Game were very rewarding. Winding down with another movie night and Ms Busuttil and Mr Knap’s hot chocolate was a fantastic way to end the extremely enjoyable and successful expedition.

The Great South West Expedition was the highlight of my year. Not only were the activities such as canoeing and abseiling fun, exciting and engaging, the new bonds formed with new friends, and old bonds strengthened with old ones, made the whole experience unforgettable. Not having technology on this expedition positively impacted my experience, as it was a good detox from my phone, and allowed for more faceto-face interactions with my peers.

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Outdoor Education Year 10 Camp to Lake Eildon Jacob Martin, Year 10 From 26 to 28 April, Year 10 students went on a memorable camp adventure to Lake Eildon.

Throughout the camp, we enjoyed a variety of awesome activities, including canoeing, bushwalking, high ropes, and more.

This camp would prove to be great for adventure lovers and hikers, and perhaps challenging for some others. But there were many valuable learning opportunities to be had.

Upon arrival, we had to hike roughly 10km to our first campsite. This was challenging as we also had to carry all our gear with us. Once we arrived at the campground, it was time to pitch our tents. We also had to cook our own breakfast, lunch and dinner throughout our time at Camp. To make sure we wouldn’t go hungry in the wilderness, we got together in groups of two to four a few weeks before the Year 10 Camp to plan and purchase food.

Throughout our time on this trip, we moved to several different campgrounds, all of which were unique in their own way.

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Some had firepits while others offered serene lake views. We shared these picturesque surroundings with kangaroos, wombats, and a variety of birds.

One of the most memorable experiences of the trip was the kayaking activity done after a long hike. We had a lot of fun getting into splash fights, with some of us taking it to the next level by jumping into other kayaks, attempting to topple our fellow kayakers!

Personally, my favourite was the parkour activity. This challenge required us to leap from one rope to another, truly testing our agility and coordination. Another standout activity was when we had to make a ‘bridge’ on barrels in the water using wooden planks.

We had to pass the planks to each other to successfully complete the task.

The Year 10 Camp challenged us to take greater personal responsibility and helped us improve our resilience and teamwork skills.

We also had a lot of fun along the way!

Year 11 Camp Jungai Piper McCulloch, Year 11 The Year 11 Camp Jungai was an unforgettable journey of discovery and adventure. Each day, we had a variety of activities to take part in that bonded us as a group and connected us with the natural and cultural heritage of the land. We had fun canoeing on the lake, conquering our fear of heights on the high ropes course and eagerly listening to Dreamtime stories while huddled around the campfire – there was never a dull moment!

The campsite in Rubicon, nestled beside a lake with hills as its backdrop, provided an air of serenity to the trip. Exploring the wilderness through bushwalking allowed us to appreciate the silence nature offers even as the rain poured down relentlessly.

We learned lessons about resilience and teamwork as we navigated the rain while keeping our spirits high.

One of the highlights of this camp was the opportunity to immerse ourselves in Aboriginal culture. We were fortunate to have an Auntie who generously shared her knowledge, teaching us traditional games, customs, and the history of the people she belonged to. This broadened our understanding of Australia’s Indigenous culture, and also fostered a deep respect for the land we were camping on.

While the never-ending rain presented its own set of challenges, we embraced the situation and found joy in the simplicity of cooking on our trusty trangia, creating delicious meals together and forging a sense of camaraderie. Throughout our time at Camp, we were fortunate to have the guidance and support of our dedicated teachers, Mr Knap and Mrs Goldenberg.

Camp Jungai fostered an environment of teamwork, resilience and cultural diversity, and helped us to cultivate a deep appreciation for the natural world around us. We are thankful for the meaningful and long-lasting memories we were able to create during this trip.

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Year 11 Mansfield Rail Camp Jude Teo, Year 11 For Camp this year, the Year 11 students spent three days and two nights along the Great Victorian Rail Trail, where we spent most of the time on our bicycles, riding almost 100km from Yea to Mansfield.

Between cycling and admiring the natural scenery of the trail, we prepared lunch along with breakfast in the mornings and cooked our own dinner during the evenings.

During the Camp, friendly rivalries popped up between groups in a race to see which group would reach the next campsite the fastest, resulting in a morning rush to pack up tents, prepare food and gear up before cycling as a group towards a new campsite.

The second day was the most arduous for everyone, as it was the longest stretch of the trail. We ended up cycling over 45km across hilly terrain and through rain and wind. Although most of us were slightly tired with sore bottoms from the first day, everyone managed to overcome it through perseverance and a few short breaks along the way.

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By the last day, our ability to cycle as a group greatly improved, with our communications via walkie talkies enabling us to gauge an ideal cycling speed for everyone, while also letting those at the back know what lay ahead. The three days of cycling on the trail was certainly worth the view of Lake Eildon that awaited us, as the weather had cleared, leaving us with an image of sunlight sparkling of the lake surrounded by the wide mountain range.

The Mansfield Rail Camp was a great, albeit tiring, cycling experience that let us view the scenery of the Victorian countryside while learning a bit about the history of the trail.

Year 12 Camp Wilkin Diya Matthew and Emily Chan, Year 12 The Year 12 Camp to Anglesea on the Great Ocean Road was an exciting and enriching experience. From 26 to 28 April, we had the chance to partake in a variety of engaging activities which helped to further our personal growth and create lasting memories.

The West African dancing and drumming workshop was a unique experience, and gave us the chance to have some fun and shake off the stress of the VCE year!

We could choose between three adventure activities to try out: from archery, raft-building and high ropes, to bike riding, canoeing, and more. Some of the activities were more challenging than others; however we did find them all rewarding in the end.

We also enjoyed the chance to go out into town after the activities.

Among our most cherished experiences were the evening-time activities. Reflecting upon our best memories and acknowledging each other’s positive qualities provided us with valuable moments for self-reflection and strengthened our bonds as a year level. We also can’t overlook Mrs Cole’s renowned trivia night (Mr Johnston’s version), where we had to collaborate with a diverse group of people, each with different strengths, to try and outsmart the others!

We had the chance to hear a number of inspiring talks, both from teachers and external guests. It was valuable to attend a session on careers where the speaker encouraged us to explore our interests and think about the paths we might take in the future. In addition, Mr Brinson spoke about cultivating

positive habits during our Year 12 journey, emphasising the importance of adequate rest and establishing healthy sleep routines.

Our time at Camp Wilkin was a refreshing break from study and schoolwork, where we had time to relax and step out of our comfort zones. We were able to embrace new challenges, and grow not only as individuals, but also as a Year 12 cohort. This is a camp we will never forget.

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Kilvonian Alumni

Bianca Lapins, Community Relations Officer What a wonderful year of events and activities we’ve had in 2023, with many opportunities for our alumni to commemorate and celebrate 100 wonderful years of Kilvington.

We kicked off the schedule of events in February with a VIP Morning Tea for members of our Kilvington community. Three of our oldest Walsh Club members (former students who left Kilvington 50 or more years ago), Cecily Close, Jean Harley and Rosemary Wright, entertained guests with reflections from their time at School and shared their hopes and predictions for the future.

Our two Walsh Club Luncheons, held in March and October, both featured a centenary element. At the first event, our Junior School leaders delivered hand-written messages to each guest, thanking them for their individual contributions to Kilvington’s history and culture. Our second event was the largest Walsh Club on record, where members were invited to contribute an item into the Centenary Time Capsule, now placed in the Centenary Garden and due to be opened in 2048.

At our reunions, we welcomed former students back to Kilvington, providing the opportunity for them to reconnect with others from within their cohorts, catch up with teaching staff and enjoy a short tour of the School. Thank you to all those Kilvonians who travelled from far and wide to attend, and to our student ambassadors for joining the events and representing Kilvington so professionally.

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It was wonderful to see our Kilvonians turn out in large numbers to take part in the special Centenary events including the Centenary Fair and Open Day featuring an alumni stall, the Centenary Foundation Day Service including a keynote address by alumni Michelle Crawford (nee Sainsbury, Class of 1988), and the Centenary Annual Concert where over 45 alumni joined vocal and instrumental performances.

We’d like to thank all alumni who partied the night away at the spectacular Centenary Gala on 9 September. Guests really embraced the Roaring Twenties theme with vigour and dressed up in a wonderful array of outfits and 1920s flourishes.

Most recently, we held the all-peer Centenary Kilvonians ‘All Star’ event, where we featured past and present teaching staff sharing memories of the School and highlighting the attributes that have made, and continue to make, Kilvington such a wonderful school.

We look forward to the Kilvonian Walking Club, now a firm fixture on the Kilvonian calendar, continuing into 2024, as well as the Mentor Matching Program where alumni are paired with Year 11 students.

A big thank you to the Kilvonian Alumni committee members for their time, effort and expertise this year: Sarah Lim – President, Class of 2003; Ann Cleghorn, Class of 1977; Sarah McSwiney, Class of 1999; Charan Naidoo, Class of 2017;

Peter Yu, Class of 2017; George Crossingham, Class of 2017; Rachel Cetrola, Class of 2018; Mitchell Cole, Class of 2019; and Elisabeth Yeo, Class of 2019.

As the Class of 2023 bids farewell to Kilvington and begins new adventures beyond the school gates, we congratulate you on finishing your high school journey. We welcome you to the Kilvington Alumni and look forward to a continued connection with you.

Here’s a note from Michael Barrett, a descendant of Kilvington Founders Caroline and Constance Barrett, and his wife Angela, following the Centenary Gala.

What a great night of celebration! My wife and I would like to congratulate everyone involved in making Kilvington’s 100-year Celebration Gala such a great success. We really enjoyed ourselves.

The decorations and table settings were very beautiful. As the saying goes – great food, great service, great company. I’m sure grandma and Auntie Connie would be tapping their feet to all the music and singing. Thank you everyone.

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Student Awards Celebrating Outstanding Achievements ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE YEARS 4 – 9

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE YEAR 10

Year 4

Amelia Simpson Harrison Zhou

Art Making and Exhibiting

Georgia Kantzas

Contemporary Criticism Through Cinema

Elijah Ignasiak

Year 5

Lachlan Klarin Holly Krischock Jacob Le-Phan Jeremy Sun Eric Wei

English

Maya Wimalasundera

Food Technology

Jasmine Ptok

French

Anna Zolotareva

General Mathematics

Mia Pummeroy

Year 6

Ewan Brown Elliot Hagan Leo Mufic Luke Munnerley Lorenzo Wright

Year 7

Josie Clyne Tessa Glowinski Frederick Khoo Cassandra King Rowen Perera Hao Kun Sun Stephanie Verginis William Walsh Thomas Ye

Year 8

Lydia Allison Aarav Amara Liam Eliav Archibald Fifoot Emma Gracey Aanika Kumar Minh Quang (Oscar) Le Scarlett Rickard Elise Song

Year 9

Maxton Dillon-Shallard Ewan Harrison Henry Hu Simon Huang Yash Kapoor Alyvia Liew Alexis Liew Calum Nathan Lee Isabella Ou Cameron Tritschler Angelina Zhang

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Geography: Exploitation and Conservation Calista Yap Health

Elijah Slavinskis

History: The Rise and Fall of Nazi Germany Caleb Mendez History: Rights, Racism and Globalisation: The Story of Modern Australia

Caleb Mendez

Japanese

Wenxuan (Stephanie) Ye

Mainstream Mathematics

Ran Chiba

Making Choices

Emilie King

Media

Elijah Ignasiak

Performing Arts

Charlie Sherman

Physical Education

Liam Anstee

Science

Marcel Krivonos

Tightrope of Trade

Lachlan Macdonald

Visual Communication Design

Charlotte Oswald

LEADERSHIP YEAR 12 Dux 2022

Peter Wang

School Co-Captain

Felix McShane

School Co-Captain

Diya Matthew

School Co-Vice-Captain

Joanne Lee

School Co-Vice-Captain

Agrata Sharma

SCHOOL HOUSES House Sports Challenge Cup

Fysh

T.J. Hocking Memorial Cultural Cup

Fysh

House Challenge Cup

Fysh

UNITS 1 AND 2

Australian Defence Force Long Tan Leadership and Teamwork Award Year 10

Tia Anjali Perera

Australian Defence Force Long Tan Leadership and Teamwork Award Year 12

Nikia Tucker

Best A Grade Debater

Maria Wang

Best B Grade Debater

Victoria Hu

Cleghorn Family Award for Personal Best Year 10

Finn McGregor

Accounting

Thomas Kokosoulis

Art Making and Exhibiting

Maria Wang

Biology

Yihang (Claire) Yu

Chemistry

Yuhan (Tina) Qi

Applied Computing

Caleb Mendez

Economics

Jun Yang Oon

English

Lilla Lagiseti

Food Studies

Abbey Morrow

Douglas Memorial Debating/ Public Speaking Award

Letao (Michael) Li

French

Muen (Melody) Xu

Goldstein Medal Year 11

Rianne Darvell

General Mathematics

Darcy Spragg-Harris

Health and Human Development

Grace Charlesworth

John Arthur Barrett General Mathematics Award

Akeisha O’Neill

Modern History

Ruby Wilson

Joyce Ball Drama Trophy for Outstanding Senior Drama Performance

Renae Bekas

Japanese

Rimon Michaelson

Legal Studies

Emily Tatford

Kilvington Past Teachers Award for Personal Best Year 12

Claudia Sherman

Mathematical Methods

Anna Zolotareva

Media

Frederick Telfer

Kwong Lee Dow Scholars Program University of Melbourne

Alycia Liew

Music Repertoire

Joseph Ashmore

Lachlan Cook Award

Alexander Verginis

Physical Education

Sophie Rudnytsky

Martin Zheng Science Award

Ayaan Gupta

Physics

Jude Teo

Psychology

Lilla Lagiseti

Monash Scholars Program

Alessia Di Felice Derek Yi Cheng Huang Wenxuan (Stephanie) Ye

Sociology

Amelia Eyres

National School Writing Prize

Claudia Sherman

Specialist Mathematics

Yuhan (Tina) Qi

Outstanding Contribution to Music Award

Noah Emons

Systems Engineering

Lachlan Macdonald

Outstanding Senior Musicianship Award

Long (Franco) Lin

Theatre Studies

Joshua Tighe

Visual Communication Design

Isabella O'Brien

Phyllis Fethers Memorial Award for Creative Writing Year 10

Ruby Moore

The Fletchers Junior School Community Service Award

Farees Huda-Rahman

The Fletchers Senior School Community Service Award

Rowan Lister

The John Allin Young Writer Encouragement Award

Ewan Harrison

The Natashia Scully Excellence in Sport Award

Freya Watters

The Wymond Family Prize for Personal Best Year 11

Ruby Wilson

GENERAL EXCELLENCE Aarushi Goyal Award for Personal Best Years 5 – 6

Jerome McClimont

Ampol Best All Rounder Year 12

Noah Emons

Australian Defence Force Future Innovators Award Year 10 Australian Defence Force Future Innovators Award Year 12

Marcel Krivonos Charlton Hammond

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Parents and Friends Association

PFA Message Nadine Power, PFA President On behalf of the Kilvington PFA, I’d sincerely like to thank the hundreds of parents who generously volunteered their time, energy, smiles and expertise throughout 2023 to help facilitate events and activities for our school community.

Our centenary year certainly was a big one, kicking off with the Centenary Fair and Open Day on a sunny Saturday in March.

On the day, the School buzzed with people enjoying the vast array of stalls, rides and activities as well as school tours and musical performances. Events like this don’t happen without a huge amount of work from a huge number of people, so a big thank you to the over 200 volunteers who helped to make the day such a success.

We also celebrated Mother’s Day and Father’s Day with stalls and delicious breakfasts, ran Welcome Picnics for all, supported the Junior and Senior School Productions with refreshments, held Thank You Morning Teas and Lunches, assisted at Open events, and ran a canteen and sausage sizzle at the Senior School House Athletics.

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In addition, our amazing army of class social representatives (CSRs) brought each cohort closer together, with a range of dinners, picnics, pizza night, coffee mornings – the list goes on! Thank you for helping to create such beautiful connections between our families and across the School.

Our secondhand uniform shop continued to provide a wonderful service to our families.

The Kilvington Cares food delivery program, the epitome of the Kilvington caring spirit, delivered over 50 home-cooked meals to those in need of a helping hand and a collective hug.

To all those who took part in PFA activities in any way this year, big or small, your contributions are incredibly valuable and much appreciated. Thank you!

As we head into 2024, I would encourage all Kilvington parents and friends to consider getting involved with the PFA in some way.

It’s such a fun and rewarding experience and there are lots of flexible ways to take part.

Thanks so much again, and I’m so excited to see what we can deliver together in the future.

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We would like to acknowledge and thank those people who have made generous donations to Kilvington in 2023 (up to 31 October).

Ms Abela & Ms Periorelis Mr & Dr Adamson Mr Alame & Mrs Zhang Mr & Mrs Anderson Mr Andriopoulos & Ms Tsamitrou Dr & Mrs Bala Mr Balasubramaniam & Mrs Ranganathan Mr & Mrs Barnes Mr Bath & Dr Hubber Mr Batterham & Mrs Seuret-Batterham Mr Bays & Mrs Joshi Mr & Mrs Becher Mr & Dr Bernard Mr Bernardi & Ms Bowman Mr Bhatt Mr & Mrs Blackmore Mr & Mrs Blair Mr & Mrs Bowman Mr & Mrs Brown Mr Bryan Mr Bryan & Ms Hollinger Mr Casey Ms Chan Mr Chan & Ms Koh Mr Channakeshaviah Vijay & Mrs Guruprasad Ms E Chen Ms L Chen Mr Chen & Mrs Han Mr Chen & Ms Zhang Mr Chen & Ms Zhao Mr Cheong-See & Ms Zaitman Mr Cheung & Ms Lin Mr & Mrs Chiba Mr Chong & Ms Soo

Mr & Mrs Chow Mr Clarke Mr & Mrs Cleeland Mr & Mrs Cliffe Dr Close Ms Cohen Dr Cooksey Mr Cooper & Dr Moss Mr Cooper & Ms Petit Dr Corbould & Ass Prof Tesch Mrs Cui Mr Cuthbert Mr Cypriotis & Ms Kouroulis Mr Dai & Mrs Gui Mr Dang & Mrs Nguyen Mr Dassanayake & Mrs Goonewardena Mr & Mrs Deacon Mr & Mrs Dean Mr Dehne & Ms Dempsey Ms Z Deng Mr Dillon-Shallard & Ms Elliott Ms & Dr Langenberg Mr & Mrs Dundon Mr Elliot & Ms Chen Mrs Fan Mr & Mrs Fernhout Mr & Mrs Fifoot Mr & Ms Fisher Mr Fishman & Mrs Hamilton-Ritchie Mr & Mrs Frangoulis Mr Gad & Mrs Nassif Mr & Mrs Gastevich Mr Gates & Mrs Ung Mr Ge & Mrs Yin Mr Genziuk

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.

COMPANIES 78 Degrees Distillery Bob Stewart Uniforms Botanical Creations Bounce Glen Iris Candy Hair Southland Charlotte Dalton Wines Fletchers Real Estate Ormond FX Entertainmnet Hallmark Happy Little Bites Catering I Like That Kilvington Parents and Friends Association Lamb Weston Lizzy’s Chocolate Creations L'Oréal Paris Mediterranean Greek Tavern My First Career Sofitel Hotels & Resorts The Glasshouse Caulfield

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KILVONIAN 2023 /85

Kilvington Centenary Song – ‘We’re Only Getting Started’ Today, first day, away from home.

New ways of doing things, not known, unknown.

I hope to find someone to talk to soon, a school seems such a gigantic place, so huge, so soon!

So much to see, so much to learn, too soon, too soon, Hope that I can find my way soon, I hope to find someone to share with soon, So much to see so much to learn, too soon, too soon Hope that I can find my way soon.

I’ve made a friend! A real live friend!

I can’t pretend I wasn’t worried.

We’ve made new friends Kilvington friends Who could believe that I was worried?

Day by day, unnoticed, how we grow, Day by day, the time seems slow, So slow and yet we know, We know we’ve grown, we’ve grown!

Not for our own but others’ good, Our motto’s clearly understood.

Through junior years to adulthood, Our way’s been plain to see.

Non nobis sed omnibus, With Kilvington synonymous A hundred years autonomous, Let’s celebrate our century!

A hundred years…

A hundred years…

Seems like only yesterday we started.

Seems as though we’re only getting started!

MARK PUDDY, COMPOSER

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