Kew High School & Community

Our Volleyball Community8⃣♾️

A word from the lovely, supportive, and multi-talented alumna Claire Williams:

Over the weekend, something really special happened within the volleyball community as current students, alumni, coaches, and one of our biggest inspirations, Ms Louise “Batesy” Bates, all came together.🏐💛

For so many of us, Batesy is the reason we thrived and really connected with volleyball. Her passion, leadership, and contribution to the sport have had a lasting impact across hundreds of players. On Saturday, a few of us were lucky enough to play against her team alongside other KHS alumni, and with Luka coaching it made the experience even more meaningful.🥰🙌

Although Batesy was unfortunately injured, Dandenong still came away with the win. Even though a few people from the volleyball community couldn’t make it on the day, it was still special to reconnect and share the experience together.🤝👊

After the game, we took a moment to reflect on everything Batesy has done for our school volleyball program and community - the opportunities she's created for so many students and alumni over the years. Taking a photo beneath her banner felt incredibly special for us alumni and students — a full-circle moment that highlighted the strength and cohesion of the Kew High School volleyball community.📸💫

It was a reminder of how sport can truly bring people together across year levels and generations, and how one person’s influence can be so very impactful.🏐👑

Thanks for sharing this heartfelt reflection, Claire!🫶

Pictured here with Batesy are: Mia Rocca, Nyla Alcide, Sophie Smith, Ashton Ollington-Scammel, Nathan Clough, Claire Williams, Sophie Foster, Casey Clough, Luka Armstrong-Wallis and Liam Hogan, all of whom are playing and coaching at a high level within Victorian volleyball. 🙌🌟

Kicking Goals On and Off the Field!🏉🌟

Recently, our Year 9 and 10 girls proudly wore the colours and finished in 2nd place at the Girls AFL Division Competition.👏🏽🙂

The girls braved the wind, rain, and mud, winning 3 out of their 4 games.🌧️💪 Looks like they had a blast too!😉

We're so proud of their effort, teamwork, and growth throughout the day.🙌 🦸‍♀️

Vietnam 2026 Expedition Info Evening🇻🇳👀

Leadership and Service Expedition to Vietnam Information Evening happening this Tuesday night online! Join us to discover how this unforgettable experience can inspire curiosity, leadership, and global understanding.🌏🥾

On Futurekind tours, Vietnam becomes a dynamic classroom where students explore the nation’s layered history — from colonial legacies to conflict and recovery — through museums, guided site visits, and curated cultural experiences in Hanoi, Hoi An, and Ho Chi Minh City.🏛️🥖

Whether focused on arts, history, or cultural immersion, each tour is designed to connect learning to the real world and support students’ personal growth and development.💼💡

When: 6:00pm Wednesday 13 May🗓
Where: Online via Zoom💻

To register for the information evening and view full expedition details please check Compass newsfeed or visit: futurekind.com.au/kew-high-vietnam 🔗✈️

Rohan Represented at National Schools Convention🏛️

Congratulations to Yr.12 Leader, Rohan Hobbs who was selected to attend the 31st National Schools Convention in Canberra last term. 🇦🇺

A total of 113 students from across the country attended the convention, where they analysed a section of the Constitution, debated key issues, formed arguments, and voted in the same structure as a referendum. This year’s focus was Section 53 relating to the powers of the Senate.🗳️

The convention provided an outstanding opportunity for students to hear a diverse range of perspectives on topics that will shape their future.💬

Rohan said, “I had a great time in Canberra, a highlight was definitely meeting students representing every state and territory. The program was jam packed — in the three days we went to Parliament House to watch question time and meet politicians, listened to countless constitutional experts on the issue we worked on, were received by the Governor-General, sat in at the National Press Club, and toured Old Parliament House. If you’re interested in legal studies or politics, I’d 100% recommend applying.” 👏✨

Interested students are encouraged to speak to Ms Gabrielle Sheridan for more information.📖🙌

National Career Week🕵️🧑‍💻👩‍🔧👨‍💼👨‍⚖️

NCW is happening next week - Monday 11 May until Friday 15 May. The sessions and expo will help students to explore further study options, understand jobs of the future, hear from inspiring professionals, and they can discover where their skills, strengths and ambitions could take them!🚀🎓

All students in Years 7–12 are invited to attend our Industry Professionals Session on Monday lunchtime in S106, where you can meet and learn from a range of professionals working across different industries and careers!💼🌟

Then on Wednesday lunchtime, students in Years 7-12 have the incredibly rare opportunity to meet an impressive panel of “Chiefs” working in different industries including five different Chief Executive Officers, two Chief Financial Officers, a Chief Product Officer, a Chief Executive Partner, and a Chief Information Officer!👔📈
For our most aspirational students, this is an opportunity you do not want to miss, with valuable advice and insights from leaders at the very top of their game to help you continue to strive, and achieve!⭐👀

We will cap off a huge week on Friday with our Careers Expo held in the Library, featuring an awesome line-up of tertiary providers ready to share information about courses and pathways for students as they plan their future!📚🎉