Kardinia eNews 1 February 2023

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From the Principal

And just like that, we are into the second month of 2023 and the start of another school year.

I always love the first day of school. It is filled with anticipation and excitement, a few nerves and much joy as staff and students reconnect. Yesterday felt extra special, our community members appeared really upbeat, people appeared to have a little more energy and so many were very excited to see each other.

In our Foundation Years it was great seeing so many parents being able to take their little ones into their classes on the first day, which we have not been able to do for three years. There were very few tears and they were mainly from parents. I remember that time very well and I was quite literally a blubbering mess when my last child headed to school for the first time. Now he is starting his final year, his last first day and the time has flown by.

My advice to all parents, and especially those with children starting school for the first time, treasure these moments as much as you can amidst all the challenges and frustrations that come with being the parent of a school aged child. The memories are precious and the time is over far too quickly.

From the Head of Junior School

The first day of the year is always exciting and yesterday proved no different for our K4-Y6 students. In fact, there seemed to be a greater buzz in the air from students, staff and parents than we’ve perhaps seen in recent years. I know that I am feeling very optimistic about the year ahead and am most looking forward to bringing our Junior School community closer together again.

Recently I have sent emails to parents outlining key information about:

New staff
Drop-off and pick-up routines
Seesaw Learning Journals and Blogs
Key dates for Term 1
JS Car Park pedestrian access changes
Welcome Evening dates and times

If you have not received this communication, please contact our JS Reception on 5247 3338.

Year 7 Applications for 2024 will be closing soon

For new Year 7 in 2024 applicants, applications for Enrolment will close on Monday 6 February 2023 for our main intake process.

Academic Scholarship registrations close on Friday 3 February 2023, and Music Scholarship registrations close on Monday 6 February 2023. Late registrations will not be accepted.

To create an application for enrolment or register your interest in a scholarship, visit our website here: https://www.kardinia.vic.edu.au/admissions/local-students/application-process/

Duke of Edinburgh 2023 Information Night

A parent information session will be held for new participants who are interested in joining the 2023 program on Thursday 9 February, at 7:00pm in the Hall.

Kardinia International College has had a significant number of students participate in the program and receive their Gold, Silver and Bronze Awards. The Bronze Award is targeted at Year 9 students (age 14 and above), Silver is targeted at Year 10 students (age 15 and above), and Gold is targeted at Year 11 and 12 students (age 16 and above)

The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award is a global framework, which challenges young people to find their purpose, passion and place in the world. The Award equips and empowers participants to achieve their personal best, learn to take responsibility for goals and choices, become connected to and actively engaged within their community, make a real difference to society through their positive contributions and involvement and learn to persevere and overcome barriers to success.

Sports News

Congratulations to our 2023 Sports Captain and current Year 12 student, Darcy Giddings, who has had some great results at his recent competitions.

Darcy competed in Adelaide, where he won Gold in the Under 18 Discus and Bronze in the Under 18 Shotput events.

At the recent Victorian Country Championships, Darcy also won Gold in the Under 20 Discus, Hammer, and Open Mens Discus, as well as Silver in the Under 20 Shotput.

Community Engagement and Foundation News

KARDINIAN REUNIONS

Throughout 2023 Kardinian Reunions will be held for the following peer years:

The Class of 2022- 1 Year Reunion
The Class of 2018- 5 Year Reunion
The Class of 2013- 10 Year Reunion
The Class of 2008- 15 Year Reunion
The Class of 2003- 20 Year Reunion

Information and registration for these events will be published on our socials and on The Kardinians platform in coming months.

THE KARDINIANS SOCIALS

All members of the College community are welcome to follow our socials. These provide updates on our growing alumni community and relevant newsworthy community information. Join us on:

https://www.facebook.com/Kardinians/

https://www.instagram.com/kardinians/?hl=en

THE KARDINIANS REGISTRATION

The Kardinians platform is currently available to graduating alumni, former and current staff, and the current Year 12 cohort. The Kardinians is an important means of retaining friendships and connections after graduation. Registered members can continue to network with other individuals and groups, at university and throughout their working life, in a professional or social capacity. These connections are valuable while studying, working or travelling interstate or overseas. The mobile app allows you to connect with other Kardinians anywhere around the world! Members also have full access to newsletters, updates, photo albums, business connections, jobs, mentoring, competitions, special events and reunions.

Those eligible are strongly encouraged to register to be life-long members, enjoying full access on The Kardinians. Please register on: https://kardinians.com/

Parents and guardians will soon have limited access to a business and community feature on the Kardinians platform. Watch this space for further information.

MORONGO OLD COLLEGIANS

The Annual Morongo Old Collegians ‘High Tea’ will be held on Sunday 2 April 2023.

Please complete the RSVP using the following link or QR code. It would be appreciated if this information could be shared with former Morongo staff and students.

https://forms.office.com/r/KiPNi2C2HK

Fiona Russell- Community Engagement and Foundation Coordinator

Co-Curricular News

Barwon Regatta – 28 January 2023

Inter and Senior Squads

Our first regatta of the season and what a day! All crews rowed exceptionally well, not letting the 34°c heat and wind affect their positive attitudes and determination. Their developed fitness and resilience were certainly evident with many crews having 4 races in the challenging conditions. Commentators described each of the Kardinia crews as stylish and competent; high praise to hear over the loudspeaker and recognition of their hard work and commitment to the demanding team sport of rowing.

The Kardinia culture was evident with the girls cheering on and supporting each other, graciously congratulating other competitors, and from the parents, the loud cheer squad from the banks. A fun day for all and we look forward to the next event.

Results:
Audrey Semjaniv, Eliza Jenkins, Grace Holton, Eliza Dean Cox: Tash Bogdanovski
Female School Coxed Quad Scull Open Div 2 1st A Final – medal
Female Under 21 Coxed Quad Scull 2nd Final

Violet McGregor, Issy Carland, Leija Murphy, Ella Treffry Cox: Hannah Lane
Female Under 19 Coxed Quad Scull 1st A Final – medal
Female School Coxed Quad Scull Open Div 1 1st C Final

Daisy Dripps, Lily Jamieson, Coco Warita, Mia Parker Cox: Fionn Zele
Female Under 19 Coxed Quad Scull 3rd Final

Asher Lowery, Lily Jamieson, Coco Warita, Beth Lycett Cox: Fionn Zele
Female School Coxed Quad Scull Open Div 4 3rd B Final

Abbie Forder, Ariel, Chloe Dillon, Beth Lycett Cox: Alina Shand
Female Under 19 Coxed Quad Scull 3rd Heat 2

Abbie Forder, Mia Parker, Daisy Dripps, Chloe Dillon Cox: Alina Shand
Female School Coxed Quad Scull Open Div 5 2nd C Final

Congratulations to All Rowers!

Junior School Soccer

Congratulations Harry Devine

Harry’s artwork ‘Liquid Skeye’ recently won the Queenscliff Art Prize College Division, congratulations Harry!

From the Archives

Kardinia International College acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which the College stands, the Wadawurrung people of the Kulin Nation, and recognises their unique culture and spiritual relationships to the land, waters and seas.

The extensive property on which Kardinia now resides, has been under the custodianship of numerous individuals including John Calvert, who built the Morongo homestead in 1859. In 1926 the custodianship was passed to Geelong Presbyterian Girls College, until the vacant development was sold to educator, Mr Yoshimaro Katsumata, in 1995.

Mr Katsumata established a new school, initially promoted as ‘The Geelong International School (Morongo) Ltd.’ but due to the similarity to another local school, it was changed to ‘Kardinia International College’.

Kardinia International College opened at the beginning of the 1996 school year with Mr John Goodfellow as the inaugural principal.

Next week’s article features the opening of Kardinia International College.

Fiona Russell- Archivist

School TV – Starting Year 7

When a child starts high school, they are suddenly becoming one of the youngest and newest kids at school all over again –– a small fish in a big pond! The transition between Year 6 and Year 7 is one of the biggest jumps in a child’s life and is a very important milestone. This can easily become a daunting time for students and parents alike.

Starting Year 7 poses many new challenges, but also exciting opportunities. It comes with a number of mixed feelings. Unfortunately for many Grade 6 students, 2020 was marred with school closures and remote learning due to the pandemic and the overall impact of this is still unknown. Studies have shown that the mental health of this age group already appeared to be deteriorating before coronavirus hit and it is expected that cases of anxiety and depression will be on the rise.

For many students, regular orientation activities at the end of 2020 were less than ideal. Therefore, many students may be feeling a little bit more anxious than usual about their expectations of starting Year 7 and finding their place in the “big pond”. As your child grasps new skills and engages in new study practices, it is important for parents to be supportive, but also realistic in their expectations. Parents and students can easily become overwhelmed during this time of transition, but there are a number of strategies that can be implemented to start things off on the right foot!

Click here to watch this episode: https://kardinia.vic.schooltv.me/wellbeing_news/special-report-starting-year-7