Kelvin Grove State College

Our Dance Excellence, Year 6 and Dance Troupes celebrated an exceptional run of success at the BPAC Dance Eisteddfod, with both Middle and Senior School students achieving remarkable results across multiple genres in highly competitive sections -featuring large numbers of entrants.

These achievements highlight not only the technical excellence but also the passion, discipline, and creativity that defines our Kelvin Grove Dance Program.

Track Dance Year 6 - Jazz 1 - Highly Commended
Track Dance Year 6 - Jazz 2 - Highly Commended
Dance Excellence Year 7 - Contemporary - Highly Commended
Dance Excellence Year 9 - Lyrical - Very Highly Commended
Dance Excellence Year 8 - Lyrical - Second Place
Student Choreography (Burning - Josie) - First Place

A special mention must go to our Student-Led Choreography Troupe entries. These student-led works by Josie and Charlotte deserve special recognition, reflecting not only performance skills but also emerging talent in choreography and artistic direction.

Behind all these achievements is the unwavering support of our teaching staff and choreographers whose expertise and encouragement make these opportunities possible.

REMINDER: The Hive & Brooker Hive Update from our P&C

The Hive & Brooker Hive (Middle/Senior Campus) will be closed for the last 3 days of Term 2. The last day of sales will be Tuesday 23 June.

The Mini Hive in the Junior School will be open everyday until the end of term.

Our Social Justice Committee are preparing for the 2026 Mission Australia Winter Sleepout, which will take place on Friday 31 July- Saturday 1 August.

The event raises both awareness and funds for Australians experiencing homelessness, and we would greatly appreciate your support. Every contribution, no matter the size, helps support Mission Australia's important work with vulnerable young people and families.

Over the past two years, our school community has raised close to $14,000 for Mission Australia ( Mission Australia), helping to support Australians experiencing homelessness. We are incredibly proud of what our students and staff have achieved together, and we would love to continue that impact in 2026.

If you are able, please consider making a donation by scanning the QR code or following the link below:
https://act.missionaustralia.com.au/fundraisers/kgscsocialjusticecommitteewintersleepout2026

Kelvin Grove State College Weekly Preview
Week 10, Term 2 2026

In Week 7, we celebrated the conclusion of our High Achievers Program with a Celebration Night.

It was wonderful to see our Year 5 and 6 Kelvin Grove State College students learning alongside students from our City Collective primary schools in extension programs across English, Science, Mathematics, Visual Art, Dance and Digital Technologies.

Programs such as these provide students with an authentic taste of secondary schooling while challenging them to think deeply, collaborate with others and extend their talents.

Thank you to all staff, especially Ms Laurance and Ms Smith, for working hard behind the scenes to make events like this happen.

TICKETS NOW LIVE: Night of Dance 2026

Join us as we showcase the talent, passion, and hard work of our curriculum Dance students and co-curricular groups, through an exciting evening of choreographic works and performances across a range of genres.

DETAILS:
Friday 17 July, 6:30pm
College Hall

Tickets are available via TryBooking. Scan the QR code or follow the link below to secure your seats now! https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1593485

Over the last few days, we have had a group of protestors standing at the very busy round-a-bout on L'Estrange Tce and Lorimer Tce.

The dancing and waving of placards designed to draw attention presents a danger to our student pedestrians crossing L'Estrange Tce in the mornings. Despite requests from the Leadership Team and College Executive Principal, they have refused to move away from this section of the road. The College supports the right of people to protest, and acknowledges the importance of their cause. We do however prioritise the safety of our students and believe their goals can be met 100m down toward Herston Rd.

This section of road is a 40km/h school zone for a reason. It is an area where students and vehicles share a space at very busy times of the morning.

Can we ask that you do not engage with these people while driving through this busy section of road during the drop off times. Please also speak to your children around taking extra care when crossing, and encouraging walking the extra 100m or so to the supervised crossing near the Junior School.

Students studying Italian recently joined members of Brisbane’s Italian community at Casa Serena. The event brought together people of all ages, highlighting the importance of language, culture and community, while providing students with an authentic opportunity to engage with Italian traditions beyond the classroom.

Through performances, cultural activities and shared celebrations, our students proudly represented KGSC and strengthened connections across generations of Italian Australians.

You can read more about this wonderful event here: https://www.italianlanguagecentre.org/when-generations-meet-to-celebrate-italian-republic-day/

The Hive & Brooker Hive Update from our P&C

The Hive & Brooker Hive (Middle/Senior Campus) will be closed for the last 3 days of Term 2. The last day of sales will be Tuesday 23 June.

The Mini Hive in the Junior School will be open everyday until the end of term.

Our Year 9 & 10 Volleyball Excellence students recently travelled to the Gold Coast to compete at the Queensland Intermediate Schools Cup, taking on some of the strongest School Volleyball Programs in the State. Across the tournament, our students demonstrated outstanding skill, determination, teamwork, and sportsmanship while testing themselves against the very best Queensland has to offer.

A special congratulations to our Year 9 & Year 10 Girls Honours teams, who both claimed Gold Medals in their respective divisions. These achievements are even more remarkable considering that both teams have medalled at every Queensland Schools Cup event during their time at Kelvin Grove, setting an exceptional standard within their age groups and showcasing the strength of our Volleyball Excellence program.

Congratulations also to our Year 9 Boys Division 1 team, who battled hard throughout the tournament to secure a Bronze Medal.

Team Results:
Year 10 Girls Honours – 1st Place 🥇
Year 9 Girls Honours – 1st Place 🥇
Year 9 Boys Division 1 – 3rd Place 🥉
Year 9 Boys Honours – 6th Place
Year 10 Boys Honours – 10th Place
Year 10 Girls Division 1 – 10th Place
Year 10 Boys Division 1 – 10th Place

Individual congratulations also go to Ella and Calista, who were named Most Valuable Player (MVP) in their respective age groups. What an outstanding achievement and recognition of their exceptional performances throughout the tournament.

Well done to all players, coaches, and families who contributed to another successful campaign for Kelvin Grove volleyball. We look forward to seeing what these teams can achieve next!