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From the Principal - Catherine Lockhart On Monday, our staff came together to dive deeper into considering our SPICE competencies. Our Holistic Learning Framework which we have been developing throughout this year has the SPICE competencies as an overarching lens through which we look to develop our students and help them flourish in a complex world. SPICE encompasses the areas of: Social, Personal, Intercultural, Critical and Creative Thinking and Ethical competencies and seeks to develop…

From the Principal - Catherine Lockhart I have just returned from judging the Principal’s prizes for our annual Art Show. This year, the regular Art Show is being held in conjunction with our special 30 Year Anniversary Art Show. The talent among our students and staff (yes, even some staff entered pieces in the 30-Year Anniversary exhibition) is astounding. It was extremely difficult to choose between the pieces. Every artwork is a testament to the thought, creativity and courage of the…

From the Principal - Catherine Lockhart Last Friday we celebrated the Graduation Ceremony of the Class of 2026. It was a wonderful event, and it is always such a pleasure to greet every student as they walk across the stage to receive their certificate. It is a special time, symbolic of crossing from one stage into the next. An incredibly wise friend of mine once told me to enjoy the liminal space as I transitioned from one job to the next, that time between finishing one part of your life…

From the Principal - Catherine Lockhart This week we celebrate our graduating Class of 2026, with assemblies, farewells, a breakfast gathering, celebration day and the culminating event, their Graduation Ceremony on Friday night. It is a time of the year that always reminds me how precious those 13 years of school are and how quickly they fly by. I went on a mini excursion as we practised an offsite evacuation with our Highview children on Monday and to think that was Year 12 not that long…

From the Principal - Catherine Lockhart It is wonderful to see the sun shining today as we commence the first week of Term 4. As always Term 4 will be jam packed and will no doubt fly by in the wink of an eye. It is also our final term of our 30-year celebrations and I hope that we can finish this special year in a really positive way.

From the Principal - Catherine Lockhart As we wrap up another jam-packed school term, I extend my sincere gratitude to our staff, students, and families for helping to create such a positive learning community. So much happens within and outside the regular school day to provide our students with opportunities to learn, grow and become the best versions of themselves and the end of term is a great time to look back and reflect on all that has been achieved. I wish all our school community a…

From the Principal - Catherine Lockhart Waking up to find our school being celebrated on the front page of The Age yesterday was a wonderful feeling. The article highlighted so many of the special and unique qualities that make it such a joy to be a part of Kardinia International College. With over 2000 students, it still amazes me as I walk around the campus how calm it feels. No bells and beautiful grounds certainly contribute to that sense of calm. The Vertical Curriculum in the Senior…

From the Principal - Catherine Lockhart Recently I attended an event where Australian playwright Dr. Suzie Miller was on a panel. Suzie Miller commenced her post school studies earning an Honours degree in Immunology and Microbiology from Monash University. She later earned Bachelor and Master of Law degrees, practicing as a human rights and criminal justice lawyer. Being someone who always had a passion for writing she then undertook studies at NIDA (National Institute of Dramatic Art). She…

From the Principal - Catherine Lockhart This week, students and staff across the College have embraced the spirit of Book Week, with dress-up days in the Senior School on Monday and the Junior School today. It has been a delight to see the creativity and enthusiasm on display as our community celebrated favourite books and characters. Events such as these remind us that reading has the power not only to educate, but also to spark imagination, encourage empathy and bring people together…