Happy Father's Day! We were delighted to have our families join us for our Father's Day Breakfast and acknowledge the gift of our fathers, grandfathers and male caregivers. Families enjoyed a delicious breakfast, creating memories and decorating their own wooden photo frame, made at Kildare College. We also remember our families whose fathers have passed away and we send our prayer and thoughts to you all.
Our Year 9 Netball team were excited to travel to Bendigo, for Kildare College's inaugural participation in the Schools in Action Netball Challenge!
This three-day competition was a journey of determination and a testament to the students' passion for sport. With every game the students demonstrated their skillset, teamwork and commitment to the challenge. They all played extremely well and were just shy of the bronze medal by two goals.
We are so proud of their amazing determination and efforts and congratulate them.
'Read, Grow, Inspire', the theme for the CBCA Children's Book Week® this year, came alive at Kildare. From activities in the Resource Centre, to an exciting costume parade, it is always wonderful to see the students embracing the opportunity to get creative and involved in this fun week.
Our Kildare College Rock Band took to the stage at the Push Careers Music Expo! Being the sole school performers and the opening act for an audience of over 320 people, it marked an unforgettable experience for our band.
The Push Music Careers Expo is an event that provides young people with insights and information about getting started in the Australian Music Industry.
Our Years 11 and 12 Music students attended the day and experienced workshops, presentations and met industry professionals.
Proving their talent for STEM, Kildare College Year 8 students, Bianca, Prabhjit and Sophie are entrepreneurs in the making; being awarded for their creation of a Specialised Air Purifying Ecosystem. Successfully reducing levels of carbon dioxide in the air, the system was designed to solve long term negative effects from the greenhouse gas in highly used areas.
The Parenting Teenagers Workshop held recently at Kildare College brought together families filled with eagerness and excitement. Hosted by Joy Anasta, a highly experienced counsellor and psychotherapist with a deep connection to Kildare, the evening was filled with captivating wisdom and entertaining anecdotes. Joy skillfully guided, supported, and encouraged our families in the vital and rewarding role of parenthood.
Talented Year 7 Scholarship student, Alannah, has once again proven her expertise in the world of dance by winning the prestigious Sir Robert Helpmann Award at the esteemed Royal Academy of Dance SA Awards. This incredible achievement marks the second consecutive year she has secured the Eileen Hogarth Award for most potential, a testament to her dedication and artistry.
Kildare College has been on a winning streak in various Statewide Sports over the past few weeks, leaving a trail of triumph in basketball, netball, volleyball, and soccer.
Kildare College's Performing Arts students transported audiences back in time to the 1990s with their electrifying showcase, Planet 90s, a performance that left over 1400 guests mesmerised and thrilled. The collaborative dance and music extravaganza, held at Futures Entertainment Centre, featured the extraordinary talents of students from Years 7 to 12, making it one of the College's most significant events to date.
What had always been a passionate pastime for Mia, Emily, and Chloe now has the potential to blossom into promising career opportunities, allowing them to explore their artistic talents on a global stage.
