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The Kilmore International School Newsletter Issue 7 Friday 9 August 2019 International Leadership Conference Welcome to Term 3. Content Let me extend a special welcome to more than 15 new students who joined the School Messages 2 school this term and the international students who were part of a Year 9 Wellbeing Update 3 short-stay study tour to TKIS. Eight lucky students from China and Vietnam enjoyed the past fortnight packed with new experiences, friends and fun. They were able Principal’s Awards 6 to develop their English skills, grow in confidence and explore Australian culture, Boarding 8 including a trip to the footy with me! We have already secured a long-term Sport 18 enrolment from this tour. Notice Board 25 We started the term with a professional learning day for teachers under the Important dates August direction of the Director of Teaching and Learning, Dr Judy Rutter, and the consultant team from Reshaping Schools. Using Approaches to Learning and Teaching from the International Baccalaureate programme, the workshop 12 August explored strategies to enhance student engagement and agency in the classroom. Year 11 Uni Melbounre Excursion It was a joy to present the Semester 1 Principal's Academic Awards at student 13 August assembly in the first two weeks of term. Such recognition is well deserved. As Yr 10 Teen Mental Health First Aid Training you will discover, the newsletter is full of student reports of activities of applied Yr 9-12 Region Soccer Finals learning, whether it be drama performance of the Bell Shakespeare Company, Yr 4 Toy Frenzy And Bake Sale the Primary School Parliament, making Rum Balls in Year 3, the success of our Year 9 and Year 11 or the interschool sports results in Badminton and Soccer. 14 August Congratulations to Jackson Hurley from Year 5, our own Robin Hood, who recently School Photos competed in the State and National Archery Championships, and to Mackenzie MacDonald who won a bag of gold medals in the Victorian State Taekwondo 15 August Championships. Yr 7-12 Indonesian Cultural Day Incursion Yr 7-12 Indonesian Cultural Day Macklin Spicer is an outstanding ambassador for TKIS as well as the Shrine or Primary School Music Soiree Remembrance. With Mansimer Kaur, he participated in a memorable visit to the Australian War Memorial in Canberra during the holiday. His description of the 20 August trials of leadership in the Chief of Army Cadet Team Challenge in Puckapunyal was Yr 8 Hume Region Badmington Finals fascinating. Likewise, I also wish to congratulate staff members Kenny Ong and Lavender Ka for the organisation of student leadership conferences in Singapore 22 August and Hong Kong and the initiative shown by Hannah Gibson in to take part in the Yr 10 Mental Health First Aid Trianing Cambridge Pre-University Summer Program. Please ensure you review the update on university Open Days that our Careers and Higher Education Coordinator has 23 August provided in the newsletter. Dino-Mite Book Fair We are all looking forward with anticipation to TKIS participating in the financial 27 August literacy project called The Jam Jar Project next week. We are hoping the creator No Tutorials/CAS or Period 7 of the Jam Jar Project - the well-known author of the ‘The Barefoot Investor’, Mr Scott Pape - will help launch the event at TKIS next Tuesday. Please support Jen 28 August Ling and her students in Year 4 with this great initiative. I am also thrilled to see Parent/Teacher interviews the inaugural meeting of Parents of TKIS Students (POTS) was a great success. I No Tutiorials/Cas or period 7 note that STEM education was a subject of discussion! I look forward to supporting the development of a formal TKIS parents association in the near future to foster More on the website. greater parental engagement and input with the school. More great events are in the pipeline to bring the community together in support of TKIS. Contact: Mrs Shontel Ashurst Email: [email protected] It has been a great start to Term 3. I look forward to seeing you at some of the upcoming events this term such as the The Kilmore International School musical recitals and Parent Teacher interviews. 40 White Street Kilmore VIC 3764 Australia Andrew Taylor Tel: (03) 5782 2211 Principal Fax: (03) 5782 2525 Email: [email protected] 2 | TKIS Newsletter 7 2019 Year 12 Wellbeing Update From the Year 12 Wellbeing Leader Welcome back to all of our students. I hope that all students have a time to rest and recharge the batteries, whilst also being productive. This is a relatively short and busy term and we are already in week three. The fundamental core components of the IBDP have now been completed in terms of the Extended Essay (EE) and Theory of Knowledge (TOK) Essay. Students have also been given their evidence book to compile for CAS that is due to be submitted on Monday 2nd September. Most of the IA’s , WA’s and Oral presentation for languages are now also complete or will be completed within the next week or so and in some subjects are already in revision mode, whilst others finish off the few remaining bits and pieces of theory. Last Friday students were given a copy of the MOCK Examination schedule (a copy of this can be found in this Newsletter) and have been asked to copy the dates and times of their examinations into their diaries. All students should now be compiling their own study notes and practising past examination questions or essays in preparation for the MOCKs. In addition to the MOCK Examination schedule, students were given a number of other handouts with valuable information about relaxation techniques and planning to name a few. It is important that students devise a good study schedule and allow for adequate time to prepare for each of their examinations. It is also important that students get sufficient rest and sleep at this time, as it becomes very difficult for the body to function properly when exhausted or sleep deprived. For local students who have a part-time job, it is probably time to minimise the number of shifts being worked so that the IBDP is the primary focus. Once the November Examinations are completed, students will have plenty of time to pursue work and other such endeavours. Best wishes to all. Andrew Pharoah Chemistry, science Wellbeing Leader Year 12 TKIS Newsletter 7 2019 | 3 Message from Year 9 Wellbeing Leader I would like to share the following: • Y9 TKIS students – Respect, inclusivity and kindness • Certificate presentations for the Principal’s Awards • Theatre experience – Risky Behaviour • Help line access details 1. Respect, inclusivity and kindness The students of Year 9 have begun Semester 2 with enthusiasm and confidence. Their subject teachers have described this group of students as organized, friendly and impressively conscientious. The friendliness of our Year 9 students is shown daily by their inclusiveness of others. I observed last week at lunchtime a group of year 9 students who were sitting and chatting outside the homerooms. They noticed two of the new overseas students who appeared a little lost and uncertain. Our Year 9’s called out to them and invited them to join the group. Then I watched as they solved the ensuing problem when it was clear they had run out of seats. Another seat was dragged over to ensure there was a place for everyone! The look of relief and happiness on the faces of our new students was a joy to watch. I have great pride in the respect, inclusivity and kindness of our students at TKIS. I know from experience that this does not always happen in other schools….or even some workplaces. 2 The Principal’s Awards These are awarded to those students who achieved a grade point average above 6 for Semester One. Ms Jo Treanor presented the certificates to 13 of our students during Assembly. Special mention for Leo Halford-Molinaro who achieved a perfect 7 across all his subjects. Although, Hannah Calderwood was not present on the Assembly day, she agreed to be photographed the next day. Congratulations to all of our recipients for their determination, enthusiasm and being so actively involved in their own learning across all subject areas. 3. The Risky Behaviour educational theatre The theatre show looked at choices, mental health and the consequences of risk taking and substance abuse. This theatre experience was a fast-paced one-man show which explored that split second when we reach a crossroad, 4 | TKIS Newsletter 7 2019 make a choice, take a risk and possibly change our lives forever. It looks at the potential impact of our choices, wellbeing and mental health. The actor takes us on Andy’s journey, skillfully portraying the people in his life and their individual struggles. Andy uses substances to cope with stress and anxiety, as he tries to come to terms with the choices he has made. He discovers the best decision of all is to stand up, ask for help and take responsibility for his actions. Our Wellbeing theme this term is ‘Communities and Respect’. This theatre experience raised the issue powerfully of the importance of respecting ourselves. These issues will be further explored in our extended home room. 4. Help line Access numbers are useful to have readily available….Perhaps encourage your friends, family and don’t forget yourself to save these numbers in their mobile phone contacts. Perhaps you will never need them but perhaps you will. Help line access numbers are listed below: beyondblue aims to increase awareness of depression and anxiety and reduce stigma.

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