We were thrilled to welcome to Kildare, proud Barkinji woman, Caitlyn Davies-Plummer, as our Artist in Residence for 2025.
Through expressive mark-making, abstraction, and mixed media, Caitlyn’s storytelling - deeply rooted in culture, identity, and connection to Country, resonated strongly with our students during Workshop One, sparking creativity and reflection. We are excited to see what unfolds in the workshops to come.
This year marks 50 years of NAIDOC Week, a powerful celebration of First Nations cultures, histories, and futures. The 2025 theme, The Next Generation: Strength, Vision and Legacy, celebrates the role of young people as cultural leaders and advocates for justice and equity. Through our 2025 Artist in Residence program, our studio was filled with bold visual expressions of the strength, vision, and legacy of our strong young women.
It was a flavour-packed Term 2 as our Cafe Culture and Food and Hospitality students embraced exciting experiences..
Year 7 students focused on sustainability with Use-It-Up recipes, while Year 8 students explored dough-making and healthy menu design through a pizza incursion. Year 9 students took on a pasta challenge and catered a spice-inspired staff lunch. Showcasing their flair in a vibrant food truck event, the Year 10 students ran a successful café day. Our Year 11 students elevated their skills through full-service café experiences, a tasting excursion, and meal kit development.
These exciting opportunities have seen students discover industry skills, showcase barista talents, and learn entrepreneurial skills all whilst making connections within the Kildare and wider community.
Our incredible 2025 Dance and Music Production, XOXO, was a vibrant celebration of connection, culture, and belonging. Performing with heart, humour and a few surprises, the production wowed audiences as they were taken on a journey around the world. From dramatic beats, enthusiastic storytellers and dazzling choreography, students brought the stage to life through commitment, determination and talent.
Thank you to everyone who supported XOXO and congratulations to our incredible cast, crew, and creative team on an unforgettable production. We look forward to next years production and until then - XOXO.
See more on our College Blog - Term 2 Week 10 | 2025 – Kildare College Blog
We are proud to share that Kildare College has been nationally recognised as a leading Australian workplace, receiving the title of 5-Star Employer of Choice for 2025 by The Educator.
Alongside only 35 other schools across Australia, this recognition celebrates an unwavering commitment to cultivating an exceptional organisational culture, prioritising staff wellbeing, and fostering outstanding leadership practices. It reflects the College’s commitment to creating an inclusive, values-driven environment where staff are supported, empowered, and motivated to make a meaningful difference in the lives of each other and the students.
At Kildare College, staff experience a dynamic, values-based workplace where collaboration and lifelong learning are strongly encouraged. Initiatives such as regular Staff Breakfasts, our annual Retreat and Wellbeing Day, provide opportunities to connect beyond the classroom. Additionally, Professional Learning, Appraisals, and Wonder Hours promote a vibrant and engaged staff community that drives the College’s reputation for educational excellence.
As part of the evaluation process, Kildare College staff were invited to complete an anonymous survey assessing their workplace experience. The results were overwhelmingly positive with a satisfaction rating of 84.5%, and an average score of 4.2 out of 5, placing Kildare as a 5-Star Employer of Choice.
The College remains dedicated to building a workplace where every staff member can flourish, ensuring that the future of education is as bright for staff, as it is for students. Read more here: https://premium.theeducatoronline.com/au-te-5-star.../p/1
Through the Future Anything program, our Year 9 students have developed innovative, scalable business ideas that could make the world a better place. The RISE Winter Showcase was a fantastic celebration of their creativity and problem-solving, with students confidently pitching their business ideas to students, staff, families, and Future Anything special guest Tom Pennington.
Over 100 enthusiastic students from Years 10, 11 and 12 connected with inspiring Old Scholars at our 2025 Mentors Breakfast.
It was a wonderful morning filled with conversation, connection, and career inspiration. The event ignited new ambitions, strengthened community ties, and reminded students that their goals are within reach when they believe in themselves and are supported by a strong, inspiring network.
Thank you to our Keynote Speaker Louise McGuire and our Old Scholars who attended, some travelling from interstate, to make the 2025 Mentors Breakfast a memorable event.
The event was an incredible occasion for our community. For more about this inspiring event, please see our College Blog: https://blog.kildare.catholic.edu.au/term-2-week-6-2025/
Our 2025 Senior Years Drama Production brought 'Queens' by Kristen Doherty and 'The Ladies of the Tower' by Ruth Perry to life on stage, transporting audiences to historic England.
Through unforgettable performances, our talented cast explored the roles of women and power during the time of King Henry VIII.
Congratulations to everyone involved, and thank you to those who joined us and supported our students on this incredible journey.
With coloured ribbons in their hair and a skip in their step, our Class of 2025 celebrated their Halfway Day! This was a wonderful opportunity for our Year 12 students to gather and enjoy a shared lunch together.
'Bridging Now to Next', the theme of National Reconciliation Week, was alive at Kildare College across the week.
At our College assembly, the smoking ceremony and Uncle Mickey's welcome was a powerful experience. The dance performance, music performance, student reflections, and the presence of our special guests, especially the Nunga group and their families added a significant layer of meaning to the event. We welcomed back to Kildare, Brooke Lovegrove (College Captain, Class of 2016) who spoke beautifully in her address to our students. Students embraced activities including designing their own tote bags and feather flowers across the rest of the week.
Year 10 Camp - What an adventure!
The three day camp saw our Year 10 students build new friendships, enjoy exciting activities and grow stronger as a cohort, embracing every moment. Laughter, teamwork and memories filled each day and we are proud of how everyone supported each other and made the camp so special.
