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Kardinia eNews – Wednesday 26 October 2022

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From the Principal

Today our Year 12 VCE students commenced exams, starting with English. For the students right now, these examinations are very important. They represent a final chance to demonstrate how well they have learned and understood the curriculum for their chosen subjects. For many, the results of the examinations and the subsequent ATAR score are also very significant in determining the subject offers they receive for university.

To balance the importance of these exams I think it is also worth remembering that there is so much that an examination does not measure and does not report on. It does not show how kind and caring a student was to a peer in a time of need. It does not show the challenges and obstacles a student faced on a daily basis.

It does not show how the respectful manner in which a student interacted with members of the public was noticed by a local business person who employs young people and will now put Kardinia students high on their list. It does not show how the student has developed empathy and intercultural understanding and is choosing to make a positive difference in their world.

My list could go on, but the point is, while these examinations right now are extremely important and the students and their teachers have worked really hard to get to the point where the students can do their very best, there is also so much more that demonstrates our young people’s worth at the end of the day.

We should never forget to acknowledge, develop and celebrate the skills and attributes that cannot be measured in an end of year examination.

From the Head of Junior School

Casual Clothes Day This Friday
Harry and Joel’s Year 6 PYP Exhibition action is to do a gold coin donation and casual dress day, with all of the money going to the WWF corporation. This will be with a touch of green in your clothes. If you come in casual clothes please bring a gold coin donation. This will be on Friday 28 October.

Health Update
While there is no expectation to report COVID-19 cases anymore, I wanted to inform parents that I am aware of a growing number of cases amongst students and staff in the Junior School. There have also been increasing cases of other illnesses reported, such as gastro and the common cold. Thank you to all of our families for keeping children home when unwell and reporting this to the school. We have several students and adults in our community with compromised immune systems and the information shared helps us to keep them safe.

 Western Metropolitan Region Track and Field Championships
Congratulations to all students who competed at the Regional Championships last week. In a fantastic result, our ’10 and Under’ Boys Relay team placed 2nd in the final and qualified for the SSV State Primary Track and Field Championships on November 2 at Lakeside Stadium, Melbourne. What a great achievement.

Year 6’s Take Action – A message from Josh, Jordan, Scarlett, Hussain and Yoseph
Yesterday the Kardinia Year 6 students cooperated in building Solar Buddy lights as part of their PYP Exhibition action. Solar lights will now be distributed across the globe to people who are most vulnerable and in need. After this extraordinary change these amazing kids will now be able to read and study after dark, but most importantly feel safe in their own home. To everyone who donated we could not have completed this action without your help and generosity so to you we say thank you.

Save the Date – Junior School Disco – Friday November 4
KIC Connect are hosting a Junior School Disco on Friday 4 November from 5.30pm-7.30pm. Junior School students are invited to attend under the supervision of their parents for a fun-filled evening of dancing. The theme is ‘a touch of fluro’, with students encouraged to dress brightly for the occasion. Pizza and drink will be available for purchase using cash or card. Please keep an eye on your inboxes for further details and an RSVP form in the next day or two.

From the College Community Council

The Kardinia College Community Council is thrilled to invite you to our first event which will be a FOOD AND WINE NIGHT.

Delicious Austin’s Wines and food provided by the Federal Cafe.

When:  Thursday 10 November 2022
Time:  7:00pm to 9:00pm
Where:  The Federal Café, Restaurant & Bar, The Federal Mills Park, Mackey Street, North Geelong
 Price: $35.00 (Wine and Food included. Other drinks at bar prices)

Click on the link below to book your tickets – we look forward to seeing you there! There are only 100 tickets available, so get in quick!

https://www.trybooking.com/977670

Library Services News

This week in the Inquiry Centre, students participated in a Halloween Scavenger Hunt. They used clues to find books located around the shelves.

Being able to use the catalogue and locate sources are important skills when researching and are transferable to other libraries.

Alumni News 

Kardinians from the Classes of 2017, 2012, 2007 and 2002 celebrated their 5, 10, 15 and 20 Year Reunions last Friday, despite the torrential rain! A new photo album for this event has been published on The Kardinians  platform at https://kardinians.com/

This weekend, the Class of 2021 will celebrate their 1 Year Reunion. An RSVP is essential for this event. Log onto The Kardinians and head to the ‘Events’ option.

Fiona Russell- Alumni Relations Manager 

GoKIC is back!

GoKIC is a Zoom program where Kardinia students are able to meet other students from Gotemba Nishi High School in Japan, virtually! Students don’t need to be able to speak Japanese to get involved, but have the option of speaking a mix of Japanese and English if they want to.

Sessions are on November 2, 9, 16, 24 and 30, from 6:45pm-7:15pm. There are 5 session in total. Contact Mr. Ota at y.ota@kardinia.vic.edu.au for more information.

From the Archives 

Kardinia International College’s inaugural Art Exhibition was held in the College Hall in 1999, with the Exhibition formally opened by guest artist, Tessa Robertson. The exhibits included a range of artwork incorporating the Kindergarten, Junior School and Senior School.

The following students received awards:

  • Paul Rose                    1st Prize Senior Art
  • Emily Stekly                 1st Prize Junior Art
  • Adrian Pante               1st Prize Senior Graphics
  • Sheldon Vella             1st Prize Junior Graphics
  • Jarrod Cootes              1st Prize Photography
  • Geoff Barrand             1st Prize Sculpture

The official opening of the ‘Art Show 2022′ this month, more than two decades later, was held in the College Hall. The exhibition featured works from across Secondary classes and showcased the talents of our VCE and IB students. This year’s guest artist was Andrea Shaw.

 

Fiona Russell- Archivist

Camp Australia Newsletter

Click on the link below to view the latest Camp Australia newsletter as a PDF.

Camp Australia Newsletter

School TV – Safe Partying

Celebrations, partying and socialising are a fundamental rite of passage and one of the most important aspects of a young person’s life. Although the prospect might seem somewhat daunting or even terrifying for parents and caregivers, keeping young people safe can often be a compromise and a challenge. 

Your son or daughter may appear to be physically large and mature, but this is not necessarily matched by their emotional maturity and responsibility in behaviour. Most young people try to do the right thing most of the time, but your leadership as a caregiver is crucial. Ensure you are a good role model and discuss your personal views on drug and alcohol use. Your attitude towards addictive substances can have an enormous influence on the way your teenager approaches their own use. 

Hosting a celebration at home or at a venue for your teenager can be a fun and memorable event. It all comes down to careful planning. It is important to agree on the ground rules well before your event is announced to ensure there are no misunderstandings later on. As the host you owe your guests a ‘duty-of-care’ and therefore should take all reasonable steps to ensure everyone attending the party is kept safe. Every party has the potential to get out-of-hand, as sometimes it’s hard for young partygoers to make good decisions. Communication and regular discussions are vital, particularly because young people are often faced with peer pressure to do things they prefer not to engage in. 

Further information relating to this topic can be accessed by downloading the  SchoolTV Special Report Resource below or via the following websites: 

Click here to watch this episode:

https://kardinia.vic.schooltv.me/wellbeing_news/special-report-guide-safe-partying

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