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Principal’s Message

Hope - Living with Purpose

Prayer

10 August, 2018

As I go to work,

Be with me Lord.

Be the patience when I'm frustrated.

Be the endurance when I am tired.

Be the wisdom when I am uncertain.

Be the inspiration when I'm out of ideas.

Be the peacemaker when I feel hurt.

Be the comforter when I feel

overwhelmed.

Be the energy when I am weary.

Be the guide when I am confused.

Be the forgiver when I get it wrong.

Be with me Lord, today.

Dear Parents and Friends,

As always, it has been a busy week but we celebrate the busyness of Killester life as our students are forever working hard in their classes and being actively involved in the wide range of extra-curricular activities on offer. We congratulate the Aerobics teams for their success in the Division 1 SCSA competition. The Year 10 students enjoyed their Personal Development Day focusing on responsible decision making. Plans are well and truly in full swing for Brigidine Day, which will be held on August 24. Our Student Committees are working hard and excitedly preparing for "KILLESTER GOES TO HOLLYWOOD" which is this year's theme. Brigidine Day is always a fun day for our school community but, more importantly, it is a day where we all come together to reflect on our Brigidine mission and heritage, and raise funds for our chosen charities - The Cyrene Centre, the Brigidine Asylum Seekers Network and the Village School Project.

This Thursday we had a student free day, which gave Killester staff the opportunity to attend an inspiring day to hear the wise words and reflections of Father Timothy Radcliffe - a Dominican Priest who is visiting Australia and speaking at many Catholic schools. This event was held at Kilbreda College with Kilbreda and De La Salle staff.

Father Radcliffe spoke about the Catholic Church today and our role as teachers in Catholic schools. Father Radcliffe was a very engaging speaker, offering valuable guidance and sharing with us stories of his work and experiences. He touched on a number of issues that are challenging the Catholic Church today, focusing on the HOPE we, as teachers, can nurture in our school communities. Some of the key statements he made included: How do we teach our students to hope? How do we manage to hope and keep joy alive when we live in a globalised world of superficiality? Father Radcliffe stated that we need to move our youth beyond populism and encourage them to value difference and debate. The art of listening, understanding and looking deeply into the faces of our students can help us to focus on the concerns of our students, whether these be personal challenges, family issues, stresses about their future or big picture global concerns relating to social justice. Our mission and daily work was reinforced by the words of Father Radcliffe and gives us all the energy to continue the work we do with our students at Killester.

Thanks to Kilbreda College for hosting this wonderful event.

Luana DokoWellbeing Coordinator

Hope - Living with Purpose

The Week Ahead

AUGUST - Science Week

Monday13th

School Tours 9.00am-9.45amYr 10-12 Biology Incursion -LunchtimeBuilding Bridges - Mazenod 4.00pm

Tuesday14th

SESG Inters Sport 2.30pm-4.30pm

Wednesday15th

SCSA Volleyball - All DayYr 10 RE Excurson - All Day

Thursday16th

Yr 9 ‘Shrine’ Excursion P1-P4Senior VCAL to Mini GolfScience Incursion - Lunchtime Community Conversations 7.00pm

Friday17th

Yr 11 S&R Zone Bowling P4Soccer @ LunchtimeYr 7-8 Science Incursion P6

Out and About

FarewellLast Thursday we said farewell to the Hong Kong 2018 girls. Sincere thanks to the Arkoudis family (Jillian Yr 11) and to their second buddy (at school), Joanne Joy.The dinner was in conjunction with Mazenod and their two Hong Kong boys and host family. Some parting words from Summer and Bowie.

Summer:Firstly, I was really thankful for our teacher for giving me this opportunity to come to Australia to study. Thank you to the school teacher for always taking care of us at Killester college. Also thank you to Ms Cannon for helping us a lot at school. And thank you to the host family for taking care of me and it was really nice being with me. Thank you to Jillian for helping me a lot in Australia. Also thanks for Uncle John and Aunt Nadia spent a lots time to take us to walk. And Yasmin are really cute.

Next, I was really excited to be here. I learnt a lot of knowledge at Killester College. Teachers are nice at Killester college. Also I made so many friends at school. I think that's my experience in my study life.

One of my favourite foods is chicken sub at the school canteen. That was so delicious for me. And my favourite place is the beach in Melbourne. There are has lots of beach houses are very pretty. I was enjoy walking in the beach path with the host family. I thought that was a precious memory in my life. I will never forget that. Also I watched some adorable animals in the zoo. My favourite animal is the koala. Finally, most importantly, thanks for my parents for always encouraging me. Also they are very supportive of me to come to Australia for studying. I think it has been a good experience for me!

Bowie:I’m glad to have a good time in Melbourne. It was an unforgettable experience. I have a PE lesson in school. I’m surprised that the PE lesson is different with Hong Kong! I learned more about how my body work when I’m doing sport. I also had a good day at zoo. Before I came to Australia, I really wanted to see dingo. I saw a lot of Australian animals. Such as koala, wallaby... I also tried the chicken pie! Thank you Ms Cannon, she let us try Australia food. It was very beautiful!

During holidays, I also visited a lot of places. I feel thankful that John and Nadia brought us to a lot of places. We went to a farm, cafe, k-mart... Many places! I had a lot of fun with Jillian and Yasmin. I love them so much. They are so nice and cute. John is very funny. He made a lot of fun when we were here. Nadia is very nice and take care of us. They are so nice I hope we can meet again in one day. I also joined the party. That’s my first party. It really impressed me. I hope in one they I can come here and study. I really enjoyed the time in Melbourne, that's was a lot of fun. Thanks so much.

Best wishes for the coming week.

Loreto CannonSchool Organisation and Community Development

Fr Timothy Radcliffe and Killester’s Maree Edwards at the Staff PD

Jillian with our Hong Kong Exhange Students, Summer and Bowie

.Hope - Living with Purpose

On Tuesday 8th August four very keen and excited teams went off to Star of the Sea to compete in the Aerobics competition. The nerves set in when we arrived and saw the nine other schools practicing their routines. The atmosphere was very exciting and the girls were keen to perform. The four teams had been training extremely hard and their hard work and dedication paid off with all teams performing beautifully. We came away with three medals, which was an amazing result. Each team’s results are listed below.

Congratulations to all the girls who were involved, your energy and enthusiasm shone through on stage and the results you achieved were very well deserved!!

Division 1: 2nd placeDivision 2: 3rd placeDivision 3: 6th placeDivision 4: 2nd place

Emma NevilleAerobics Teacher

SCSA Aerobics

On Wednesday the 8th of August it was our Year 10 PD day. The Personal Development Day was fantastic; full of excitement, laughter and many things were learnt. It was also a day were lots of converstation and teamwork developed between Homerooms. To start PD day off we came to school in comfy casual clothes because it's a day full of activities and moving around.

The first lovely guest speaker we had was Sacha Kaluri. Sacha Kaluri is a motivational speaker, TV Host and radio broadcast announcer. The first thing that we did was play a small game. It was very simple, yet fun. We had to guess the name and artist of the song that she played for 30 seconds. After the game, she jumped straight into a conversation about careers and how she became who she is today. Sacha talked about the many different ways that could help us find what we really want to do in the future. Sacha not only talked about her achievements but, most importantly, she talked about the many failures she had to go through in order to achieve everything that she has today. Listening to her story definitely made everyone think of the many pathways and risks that you have to take, even though you may not want to. Throughout the session, everyone was very entertained because she was very humorous and easy to relate to. There were so many things that I am sure everyone picked up and will remember forever. After listening to Sacha's story I felt really inspired, it gave me a sense that no matter what happens in the future everything will work out to be fine.

After recess we went into our Homeroom groups and started to role play various scenarios. The role plays focused on traits such as honesty, courage, responsiblity and trust. Our wonderful Homeroom teachers even joined in!

After lunch, we went back to the theatrette because it was time for our second guest speaker who was, coincidentally, Sacha’s best friend. Her name was Sonya Karras and she was also a motivational speaker. She talked all about what we had to know about partying safely. She talked about drugs and how much they can really affect our bodies and the consequences of drinking alcohol. Sonya told us a very personal story of her best friend, Sacha, and it made everyone very emotional. Our Year 10 PD day was definitely a success because everyone enjoyed their time and many new things were learnt in a friendly atmosphere.

Julie Nguyen and Chrisinte Nabalarua, Year 10

Year 10 Professional Development Day


Killester College is a Kildare Education Ministries School in the Brigidine Tradition

10 August 2018 Dear Parents/Guardians, Over the next five weeks building works are taking place behind Springvale Library. Part of this work involves removing any material in the ground which has the potential to include asbestos. We have been assured that a safety plan has been implemented to ensure no asbestos escapes to nearby houses or further afield to Killester College. Further, an independent company has been engaged to monitor air quality. Work does not happen on the windy days, such as today. Given this, the advice is that the area around Springvale Library is safe for residents and ourselves. If you have any questions please ring Dandenong City Council on 8571 1000. Thank you to those parents who contacted us today and brought this issue to our attention. Yours sincerely Leanne Di Stefano Principal

433 Springvale Road, Springvale VIC 3171P (03) 9547 5000 F (03) 9547 6621E [email protected] 75 349 953 534


Family Learning Centre presents a

COMMUNITYCONVERSATION

with Parents of Year 7 - 9 Students

What are your HOPES for your daughter?

Join us to share stories, experiences and guidance as we partner together in your daughter’s education.

WHEN: Thursday 16th August, 2018TIME: 7.00 - 8.30 p.m.WHERE: Year 9 Learning Area

RSVP to Roger Van Langenberg on 9547 5000 or email [email protected]

How can parents guide their daughters to SUCCESS?


Killester College

Hey there Killester Girls We missed our 20 year Reunion so this year let’s celebrate our 21st instead!

Details: Sunday 19th August 2:00pm- 5:00pm

At The Last Piece 7/2 Stadium Circuit Mulgrave 3170 $31 per person

Finger food provided Drinks at Bar prices

If you are free and would like to come please reply yes to this message so I can get an idea of numbers! Please please forward or add people to this message so we can get the invitation out to as many girls from our year level as possible. A little closer to the date I will provide bank details as we will need to collect money before the date. Please pass on my number Leanne: 0417594697 or Laura: 0402606490 to anyone not this message to text me if they are coming if they are not on social media. Looking forward to catching up with everyone!!!

REUNION

21 YEAR

1997 CLASSOF


Killester College is a Kildare Education Ministries School in the Brigidine Tradition

June 2018

KILLESTER COLLEGE TENNIS COACHING PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS – 2018 – TERM 3

Third Term coaching lessons for 2018 will commence on Tuesday 17th July and will end on Friday 21st September. Tennis coaching this year is taken by Stephen Sruk, who was a member of the winning 1997 State Grade Pennant team for Dendy Park and in 1999 played in the winning State Grade team for Royal South Yarra. Stephen also won the Victorian Hardcourt Singles Championships in 1995 and was runner-up in 1997. He is a registered T.C.A.V. and Tennis Australia Club Professional Qualified Coach. Classes will be conducted on Monday to Friday, lunchtime from 12.40pm. The lessons will be 45 minutes in duration but alternative times and days can be arranged. The cost of the nine week term will be $90.00 for a tennis lesson each week (consisting of a maximum six students per group). New students will be placed into groups with vacancies. You will be informed of available time slots when the reply slip is returned to Stephen or the school office. If you would like some more information or interested in having tennis lessons, contact Stephen Sruk (mobile 0419 311 291) by Friday 3rd August so that groups and times can be arranged according to available time slots. ___________________________________________________________________________________

REPLY SLIP Name _______________________________________________ Class __________________________ Telephone No ___________________________________________ Room No ____________________ Experience: Beginner Intermediate Advanced (Please circle one answer) Preferred day, if available _____________________________________________________________

433 Springvale Road, Springvale VIC 3171P (03) 9547 5000 F (03) 9547 6621E [email protected] 75 349 953 534


“Nurturing a Healthy Community”TERM TWO AND THREE MENU, 2018

This canteen menu has been developed after consultation with the Student Committees. It is designed to follow the “Go for your life” Healthy Canteen guidelines, where foods are divided into 3 categories:

� GREEN: Everyday foods � YELLOW: Select carefully foods - occasionally only � RED: Limited availability - twice per term only

Bags can be bought from Canteen before school at 20 cents/4 bags. Name, class, order and amount enclosed to be written on bag. Strictly ONE lunch order per bag. Correct money if possible. No large notes please. Change available from Canteen from 8.00 a.m. Place in basket in homeroom.

BREAD ROLLS, SANDWICHESAll wholemeal/whole grain

Tzatziki spread replaces margarine � Ham 2.70 � Chicken 3.20 � Cheese 2.00 � Egg and Lettuce 2.50 � Vegemite 1.50 � Tuna 3.00 � Any Meat and Salad (Chick,Ham,Tuna) 4.00 � Salad 3.20

Extras: � Cucumber, Carrot, Beetroot, Lettuce,

Tomato, Mayonnaise0.30each

� Cheese 0.50

OVER THE COUNTER SALESORDER ONLY

HOT FOOD � Homemade soup with dinner roll 3.70

Monday - PumpkinWednesday - Leek and PotatoFriday - Chicken and Corn

� Baked Potato and Coleslaw (Tues & Thurs)

3.70

� Chicken and Veg Pie 210 � Vegetarian Lasagna 3.80 � Macaroni Cheese 3.80 � Pasta Spirals 3.80 � Beef Traveller Pie 160 g 3.50 � Chicken Sub 4.50 � Vegie Burger 3.50 � BBQ Chicken or Margerita Pizza 3.50 � Chicken Fantastic Noodles 2.50 � Cheese and Spinach Cannelloni 4.00 � Angus Beef Lasagna 4.00 � Butter Chicken and Rice 4.00

HOT FOOD available @ recess onlyPrice

� Steamed Dim Sims 1.00 � Breggie Bake: Bacon & Cheese

Feta & Spinach3.50

**California Rolls (sushi) available Tuesday & Thursday

� Tuna 3.00 � Chicken 3.00 � Vegetarian 3.00

Lunches must bePRE-ORDERED

price

� Flavoured Big M UHT 250 ml 2.00 � Flavoured Big M 300 ml Fresh 2.40 � Flavoured Big M 600 ml Fresh 3.60 � Up and Go - 250ml 2.30 � Daily Juice - Apple, Orange, Apple &

Breakfast 500 ml2.50

� 110 ml Juice Cups 0.70 � Tetra Juice Pack 250ml 1.50 � Dr Smoothie - varied flavours 350ml 3.00

Veggie Pack

� Celery & Carrot sticks with dip (taz/hom) 2.50

� Koala Popcorn 1.50 � Fresh Fruit (in season) 0.70 � Golburn Valley Cool fruit tubs 2.20 � Fresh/Frozen Yoghurt 2.20 � Quelch Fruit Tubes 0.50 � Banana Bread 2.80 � Dried Fruits 1.00 � Nuts 2.00 � Cheese Snack pack 2.50 � Tuna Snack pack 2.80 � Sarah Lee Muffin 3.00 � Breggie Bakes

(Bacon & Cheese/Feta & Spinach)3.50

� Piranha Crackers 1.50

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