Kardinia eNews – Wednesday 22 February 2023

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From the Principal

Today, our College is featured in the Geelong Advertiser as the top performing secondary school in the region for our NAPLAN scores from 2022.

It is great to have such positive press and I am really proud of our staff and students for this overall achievement, but I also acknowledge that NAPLAN is only a useful tool for determining where students are at, in terms of some very specific metrics, at a place in time.

From the start of the year there have also been so many other wonderful achievements from our students, both within school and in their wider community. There are far too many to name them all here but just a few are the following:

Darcy Giddings, Senior School Sports Captain, who is competing tonight against the world’s top discus throwers right here in Geelong at Landy field
Year 3 student Frankie Reidy who raised $4,000 for the Leukemia Foundation by shaving her hair
Jack Cutler who presented to the Geelong Central Rotary Club yesterday morning about his incredible time over the holidays at the National Science Forum and
Roo Robinson who, as an off duty surf lifesaver, saved a man’s life over the summer break.

It is all these types of achievements with which our students should be equally measured, not just in NAPLAN or ATAR scores. I am really pleased to say on a very wide range of accomplishments our students are doing remarkably well, and I am very proud of all of them.

Congratulations Brendan D’Arcy!

One of our Design Technology teachers, Brendan D’Arcy, has received the award for Secondary Educator of the Year (Design Technology) for 2022 from the Design And Technology Teachers Association (DATTA).

As part of this award, Brendan will be interviewed and featured in the September edition of DATTA’s ‘Technotes’ journal.

Maths Help and Tutoring

Lunchtime Maths Help Room: The Maths Help Room, M2, is open every lunchtime. Students can use this time to catch up on classwork or homework with the assistance of a senior Maths teacher. The room is open from 1:00 to 1:30. Bring your lunch. All welcome.

After school Maths tutoring is available on Thursday’s after school. M2 will be in operation from 3:30 to 4:30. If any student is having concerns with class content or homework, they can come for help with a Maths teacher. All welcome.

College Community Council News

SOCIAL NIGHT AT THE GEELONG BOWLS CLUB
The College Community Council (CCC) invites you to our first social event of 2023!
Barefoot Bowls at the Geelong Bowls Club on Wednesday 15 March from 6pm – 9pm.

Tickets are $20 each which includes entry and pizza, and the opportunity to try out lawn bowls. Drinks are at bar prices. Children are welcome to attend for free. Click on the link to book for this event: https://www.trybooking.com/CFVQK

This year’s production and cast have been released!

Exciting News…

After numerous auditions, call backs and hours of deliberation we have finally found a cast full of talented Kardinia students for this years’ Addams Family production! Congratulations to all those listed below, your hard work and time has paid off. To those that didn’t get through there are still opportunities to join the community choir and work backstage.

CAST	Name
Wednesday	Natasha Bogdanovski
Gomez	Chidie Ikeh
Fester	Bella Campbell
Morticia	Alannah Farrar
Pugsley	Belle Witcombe
Grandma	Georgia Siddall
Lurch	Alex Lestideau
Lucas	Charlton Lewin
Alice	Nikita Ginoski
Mal	Ellie Shanahan
Cousin It	Ted Hart
Ancestors
Matilda Corliss	Elliott Thomson
Amelia McIntosh	Millie Dunlop-Moore
Jess Hutchesson	Ruby Burns
Jordanne Tan	Emily Cowled
Jo Cameron-Johnston	Alex Joyce
Izzi de Haas-Whiteside	Kirilee MacFarlane
Millie Roberts	Maggie McKeague
Kahlen Grace	Emma Rodriguez
Esther Mathers	Taylor Siddall
Emilia Considine	Isla Corlett
Emma Carland	Eliza Birley
Sarita Muller	Archie Saunders
Eva Darcy	Liv Rome
Ciara Molloy	Ava Dooley
Ezann Tan	Amelia Ibbott
Hannah Howe	Dakota Sykes
Miller Phillips

Harmony Day at KIC

This year to celebrate Harmony day, we will be creating an e-cookbook of recipes submitted by our diverse College community members. The book will then be shared with the College community on Harmony Day, 21 March 2023.

We have an incredibly rich community of cultures her at KIC, so what better way to celebrate it than by connecting through a delicious treat or meal to share with family and friends.

Over the next few weeks students, staff and families are encouraged to share a favourite recipe (sweet, savoury, or maybe even a drink) that may represent who they are and where they have come from. Recipes will then be reviewed and become part of our 2023 Harmony Day Celebration E-Book Hungry for Harmony. A few selected recipes will also be available to purchase at Centrepoint Café on Harmony Day.

Check out the Wellbeing Hub page on KICOnline for details on how to share your recipe! https://kiconline.kardinia.vic.edu.au/d2l/home/12435

Please contact Kate Robertson k.robertson@kardinia.vic.edu.au or Katie Self k.self@kardinia.vic.edu.au if you have any questions.

Community Engagement and Foundation News

COMMUNITY NEWS

Ross Trevaskis – A ‘Celebration of Life’

1952- 2023

Ross, the Master of Understatement and a Man of Mystique.

Ross was one of the earliest members of staff, arriving in 1997, a pioneer during Kardinia’s fundamental development, after teaching at St. Joseph’s College, Newtown. A secondary maths teacher and VCE Coordinator, his contribution to the college was significant during its early years and subsequent growth.

To his colleagues, Ross was known for his efficient, but brief VCE meetings, his immaculate ‘green machine’, as an avid Cat’s supporter, an overall sports tragic, a fitness enthusiast, a proud father and grandfather, and a kind and compassionate friend. His dry sense of humour and Ross’s understated one liners and actions, were classic.

Alumni fondly remember his professional support as a teacher, his knowledge of mathematics, his ‘checks’ outside the classroom, his sporting history and injuries, his serious demeanour and the ultimate challenge to make him smile, during their younger years. Only as they reached their senior years, did they realise it was all a rort, laughing about it, and even getting him up to dance at the Year 12 dinner. Another strong alumni memory was that Mr Trevaskis ‘played for North’ before his knees caused him to end his footy career. The assumption was that Ross played for North Melbourne, which he had never stated; his playing years were with North Shore.

As a Mighty Cats supporter Ross appreciated the celebration of a win, and on occasion he may have been known to leave the ground early and missed some final minute turnarounds. Ross keenly followed the Kardinians Footy Tipping competition and after taking home a prize in recent years, he decided to put his win towards a skydiving adventure!

Retirement enabled Ross to pursue more of what he loved to do and to spend time with those important in his life. His compassion for others even extended to being registered as an Organ Donor. A testament of the man.

Ross, we will miss your friendship and company. The Kardinia International College community ‘Celebrate your Life’.

Credits- Steve Siketa, Maureen Walsh, Bethany Keats, Fiona Russell

If you have any comments, stories or memories about Ross that you would like to share with the Trevaskis family, please email f.russell@kardinia.vic.edu.au

ALUMNI UPDATES

Introducing some more of our alumni who are now members of staff:

Bella Anketell-Costa (Class of 2011)

When joining the Kardinia community in Year 10, I was always amazed at the vast variety of programs and opportunities the school had on offer. I embraced as many as I could: sporting events and teams, specialised camps, being a part of the school production that opened the Katsumata Centre, Les Miserable, the list goes on. When I had finished my Year 12 exams, I had the opportunity to volunteer in several learning groups with the amazing teachers in the Junior School. It was my positive experiences as both a student and volunteer that helped me form the dream of returning to Kardinia and contributing to its culture, as so many had contributed to my development, and here I am!

Thank you for welcoming me back and making my first year as a Year 3 Learning Group Teacher, one to remember. It has been a whirlwind seeing so many familiar faces. I love being a part of this wonderful community and creating positive experiences for my students.

Kai Pavlicevic (Class of 2021)

I graduated in 2021 and am now the squad coach of Kardinia International College’s Swimming Club. The responsibilities of my role include designing and conducting programs that foster the goals of both current and upcoming swimmers, while coordinating new enrolments and assisting in the transition of learn to swim to the squad program. What I like most about the job is when we get to competitions where I see the results of my swimmers’ hard work and dedication! Ideally, the plan is to expand the squad program and increase the level at which the swimmers compete at, including state and national championships. Outside of work I am studying Engineering and Business degrees at RMIT, and I am an avid North Geelong Croatia supporter on weekends.

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY BREAKFAST

Do you have your ticket for the International Women’s Day Breakfast?

Wednesday 8 March is International Women’s Day, and we are hosting a ticketed community breakfast for parents, alumni, staff and Year 12 students.

This event will be held in the College Hall between 7:15am- 8:30am with speakers, musicians, and the most delicious array of food! You are warmly invited to this special event!

Alumni, staff & parent tickets are available for only $20. Student concession tickets are $15. Please click the link to secure your ticket: https://events.humanitix.com/kic-iwd-2023

Fiona Russell- Community Engagement and Foundation Coordinator

Lions Club ‘Youth of the Year’ Award

On Tuesday 14 February two of our students, Bella Casey and Poppy Brown, competed in the Lions Club of Geelong – Hamlyn Heights ‘Youth of the Year’ competition. The Youth of the Year Program focuses on encouraging and fostering leadership skills in Australia students in the later years of schooling. The program emphasises qualities such as contribution to the community and school, public speaking, academic skills and sporting and cultural involvement, and aims to bring forth the next generation of outstanding young Australians.

Bella and Poppy each completed an application and were interviewed by the panel of judges before joining the members of the club at a dinner meeting. During the dinner meeting the students were presented two impromptu topics and had to speak on each topic for two minutes. The first topic asked them to consider whether mobile phones should be banned in schools, and the second asked them about their experiences during the COVID-19 remote learning periods. After this both students presented prepared speeches, which were allowed to be up to five minutes in length. Bella spoke on the role of journalism in the climate crisis, and Poppy asked ‘Why do we seek knowledge?’. Both students presented extremely well, both in their speeches and in their interviews and the judges noted how privileged they had been to spend time with both students and that they felt the future was in good hands. In the end, Poppy was announced as the winner and she will go on to the East Region Final in March.

Congratulations to both Poppy and Bella for their participation in this program and for such wonderful representation of the College.

Co-Curricular News

Co-Curricular activities are proving popular across all year levels this Term, providing opportunities for students to develop skills and attributes across Creativity, Activity and Service areas. It’s been exciting to add some new activities to the program and to see that they have been well supported by the students.

Keep an eye out on the bulletin for what’s up-and-coming or go to the Co-Curricular page on KICOnline at https://kiconline.kardinia.vic.edu.au/d2l/home/8022. For Junior School you can also look to the parent information page on KICOnline.

For further information about our Co-Curricular Program please contact Mrs Nicole Holton n.holton01@kardinia.vic.edu.au

Do you love Chess or perhaps you would like to learn how to play? Why not come to Chess Club for Senior School Students at Lunch times on Fridays in S20.

Chess comes to the Junior School in Terms 2 and 3, so look out for details closer to that time.

The latest Regatta report is in from our rowers!

Nagambie Regatta – 18 February 2023

The two senior crews headed up the freeway to a windy and warm 30°c Lake Nagambie. Rowing isn’t an easy sport, but rowing with wind makes it much harder. After an unexpected swim (courtesy of the wind), a comedy of errors, rollercoaster ride of emotions, and mixed communication between officials, the Division 1 crew pulled together to take home a medal for their ‘FU214X+’ final. The determination shown in overcoming the adversity of the morning carried through to the afternoon category, with the girls also placing 1st in the Division 1 school category, with a clear 10 second win against their nearest opponent.

The Division 5 crew were excited to get out on the water. This was the first row for this crew, most of whom had not competed in a 2000m race before, and with only Fionn having experience rowing at Nagambie prior. Despite a rough start and the wind, the Division 5 girls showed incredible flexibility and the ability to mould together quickly as a team, finishing strongly, demonstrating great technique and rhythm. An incredible day and achievement for both crews, topped off with a refreshing swim before heading home!

Results:
Audrey Semjaniv, Eliza Jenkins, Grace Holton, Eliza Dean
Cox: Tash Bogdanovski

Female School Coxed Quad Scull Open Div 1 Final – 1st

Female Under 21 Coxed Quad Scull Final – 1st

Daisy Dripps, Fionn Zele, Coco Warita, Violet McGregor
Cox: Hannah Lane

Female School Coxed Quad Scull Open Div 5 Final – 4th

Congratulations to All Rowers!

Congratulations Cookie Robinson!

Congratulations to Cookie Robinson (Year 10), who has been featured in Forte Magazine after the release of her second single, ‘Out of Time’. Cookie is also currently recording an album!

To read the full article, head to the Forte Magazine website here: https://fortemag.com.au/ocean-groves-cookie-robinsons…/

From the Archives

THE TRADITION OF FOUNDERS DAY

The recognition of Founders’ Day at Kardinia has been embedded since its beginnings. It is a day to celebrate the origins of Kardinia International College and honour our Founders, Mr and Mrs Katsumata.

A Founders’ Day tradition from 1997, was the Certificate Ceremony presented to Mr Katsumata until his death in 2008. The arrival of the certificate was always surprising for Mr Katsumata and included a parachute, an elephant, an alpaca, a rock band, Elvis, BABBA and even Marilyn Monroe popping out of a cake! Mrs Katsumata was always presented with a stunning bouquet of flowers.

The celebrations that have been eagerly awaited each year, have been thoroughly enjoyed by many alumni. Do you remember:

1997- AIRSHOW, EMERGENCY SERVICES DISPLAY AND CARNIVAL RIDES

1998- CLOWNING AROUND, CHRISTOF! AND PETER GRAY, CARNIVAL RIDES AND ACTIVITIES

1999- ASHTON’S CIRCUS, GAMES AND RIDES

2000- MAGIC UNLIMITED, BAND AND ENTERTAINMENT

2001- KARDINIA HEIGHT CENTRE AND RIDES

2002- MIC CONWAY AND FABULOUS FACES

2003- COSTA HALL PERFORMANCE AND SMORGYS

2004- KARDINIA IDOL AND CARNIVAL RIDES

2005- ‘STORY OF JOY’, MAGIC UNLIMITED & SHANANIGANS

2006- ROCK ON BATTLE OF THE BANDS, KILLING HEIDI, WE LOVE ROCK AND ROLL

2007- BABBA AND CARNIVAL RIDES

2008- ‘KYLIE MINOGUE’, CHRISTOF!, THE ZIMBOYZ, MAGICIAN, CIRCUS CIRCUS, ‘DON’T FORGET THE LYRICS’

2009- THE OSCARS, ‘DAME EDNA’, ‘AUSTIN POWERS’, SCARED WEIRD LITTLE GUYS, CARPO IDIOTUS, LEE HARDING, POP-EYED, CASIO BROTHERS

2010- OPENING OF KATSUMATA CENTRE, LES MISERABLES

2011- ADVENTURE PARK

2012- HYPNOTIST, CARNIVAL RIDES

2013- MATT HOLLYWOOD ILLUSION SHOW, THE K FACTOR WITH PETER HELLIER AS MC

2014- ADVENTURE PARK

2015- 20 YEAR CELEBRATIONS & CARNIVAL RIDES

2016- TRAVELLING CIRCUS PERFORMANCES

2017- CIRCUS OZ & K FACTOR

2018- CARNIVAL RIDES

2019- ADVENTURE PARK

2020- *ONLINE CELEBRATIONS DUE TO LOCKDOWN

2021- LUNA PARK

2022- ADVENTURE PARK

Credits:
The Bell 2014
Dowie, P & Russell, F. Kardinia International College: Celebrating Twenty Years 1996-2015

The next article features Kardinia’s first principal- Mr John Goodfellow.
Fiona Russell- Archivist

Careers News

Last Tuesday, 14 February, the Careers Team ran a short information session for Year 11 students on the theme of ‘Future Planning and Goal Setting’. This session looked at the impact of technology on employment, emerging occupations and students were given time to create an action plan for the next two years.

Year 11 is an important time for young people to begin thinking about life after school. For many, a move into VCE and IB has meant that they are consolidating their interests and beginning to think about further education, training and employment pathways. We encourage students to take a proactive approach to their career journey over the next two years and begin exploring their post- school options. This could include attending open days and information sessions held at universities, TAFEs and private providers, it may include undertaking work experience (this is available to students during the school holidays) and engaging in networking activities. Our key message is that you make better-informed decisions when you have thoroughly explored your options.

Our next two career activities will occur in week 6 with Year 9 students participating in the Future Directions session on Tuesday, 7 March and the Year 12’s participating in a session on Thursday, 9 March that looks at preparing for life after high school.

School TV – School Refusal

Though many children will refuse to go to school at some stage in their lives, school refusal is very different to truancy. It is a more serious condition than separation anxiety and often stems from a child’s anxiety about school. They may be worried about their school work, interacting with other kids, dealing with teachers, playing sports or being away from family. School refusal is a behaviour that can also be accompanied by sadness or depression, physical symptoms and social isolation. This condition is equally common amongst boys and girls, from all socioeconomic groups and across both primary and secondary levels.

Click here to watch the episode: https://kardinia.vic.schooltv.me/newsletter/school-refusal

Upcoming Seminars

‘Read the Play’ is hosting two upcoming seminars at GMHBA Stadium on March 9 and 16. The seminars include helpful information about starting secondary school and Year 12. For more information, view the flyer here.

An Evening of Jazz

The Rotary Club of Geelong will be hosting ‘Jazz Swings’ again this year on May 19, featuring performances from school bands around the Geelong region, including Kardinia! To learn more about the event and purchase your tickets, visit the Geelong Rotary website.

Plus… Generations in Jazz!

GENERATIONS in JAZZ, a James Morrison initiative, is once again holding auditions for singers to apply for the GiJ Vocal Scholarship.

If you are interested but would like further information, please contact the Music Department.

The link to the application form is here: https://generationsinjazz.com.au/gij-vocal-scholarship-2023/