Kilvington Grammar

🌏🥈 𝗚𝗟𝗢𝗕𝗔𝗟 𝗦𝗜𝗟𝗩𝗘𝗥 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗞𝗜𝗟𝗩𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗧𝗢𝗡
An incredible achievement for Year 7 students Harrison Z, Max B, Noah H, and Alex O, who have been awarded Silver on the world stage at the Global Future Problem Solving Conference in Indiana, USA.

Representing Australia alongside students from 20 other Australian schools, the team joined more than 2,200 students from around the world to showcase their Community Problem Solving project.

Over the past 18 months, the students have worked with Prep to Year 2 learners whose home language is not English, creating resources and building meaningful connections to support language development, confidence and inclusion.

The team impressed judges across their portfolio, presentation, project display, video and interview, earning 2nd place in the world from a field of 18 international teams.

A special acknowledgement to Henry K, whose contributions to the project this year were invaluable.

This outstanding result reflects the power of student-led action and a commitment to making a genuine difference in the lives of others. Congratulations on this truly outstanding achievement that has made the entire Kilvington community proud!

🎻 𝗝𝗨𝗦𝗧 𝗔𝗥𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗗 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗖𝗢𝗥𝗡𝗘𝗥 🎻
⏳ Don’t miss out!

The stage is nearly set, and the energy around campus is building fast as Kilvington’s musicians edge closer to their Concerto Concert.

There is a real buzz in the air as soloists prepare to step into the spotlight on piano, French horn and violin, while our VCE music performance students, Orchestra, Chamber Strings and Choirs bring everything together for a huge night of music.

The excitement is as strong as the nerves now, and that combination usually means something special is about to happen.

This is one night you will want a seat for, not a recap.

🗓️ Wednesday 17 June
📍 Hawthorn Arts Centre

🎟️ Tickets are moving quickly, secure yours now
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🚀 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗡𝗘𝗫𝗧 𝗚𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗢𝗙 𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗨𝗥𝗦 🚀
Our Year 6 students put their creativity, teamwork and business skills on display this week at the 2026 Kidpreneur Expo.

As part of their study of goods and services, students worked in teams to develop and pitch their own business ideas, creating everything from branding and marketing materials to eye-catching expo displays.

Congratulations to this year's award winners:

🏆 Best Overall Business – Cakes That Care
🏆 Best Expo Display – Cakes That Care
🏆 Most Creative Business Idea – EVO
🏆 Most Original Business – Sustainability Hut
🏆 People's Choice Award – Meals For Mankind

A special congratulations to Heidi S. and Jasmine L, whose business Cakes That Care was named Best Overall Business!

📢 The Secondhand Uniform Shop will be open on Saturday 13 June from 9.00am to 11.00am in The Commons multipurpose space, beside the Omnibus Café. Please note that access is now via Gate 8 on Lillimur Road following the recent gate number changes.

It’s the perfect chance to pick up quality pre-loved uniform items!

🎻 𝗙𝗥𝗢𝗠 𝗙𝗜𝗥𝗦𝗧 𝗡𝗢𝗧𝗘𝗦 𝗧𝗢 𝗖𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗥𝗘 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗚𝗘
Kilvington's Sylvie M. has enjoyed an exceptional year of musical achievement, performing Vivaldi's Double Cello Concerto, appearing as a soloist at the Gala Concert of the International Suzuki Festival, and earning places in both the Australian Chamber Orchestra Academy and Young Mannheim Symphonists. Her success is a testament to her talent, dedication and love of music.

Sylvie's achievements are a wonderful example of the musical journey students can take at Kilvington. Yesterday, our Year 2 and 3 Strings students took an important step on that journey as they proudly performed for family and friends at the Junior School Strings Concert, showcasing the skills and confidence they have developed this year.

We're also delighted that Sylvie will be performing in next week's Concerto Concert. If you'd like to experience the remarkable talent of our student musicians, tickets are still available:
bit.ly/KGSConcertoConcert2026

Stay tuned for next week's In the Know eNews, where we'll share more about Sylvie's inspiring musical journey.

🎯 𝗚𝗨𝗜𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗡𝗘𝗫𝗧 𝗚𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡
A heartfelt thank you to the alumni mentors who generously volunteered their time as part of Kilvington’s 2026 Mentor Matching Program.

Over multiple sessions, our Year 11 students connected with former students who shared valuable insights into university life, career pathways and the opportunities that lie beyond school. These conversations help students build confidence, broaden their horizons and feel more informed about the decisions ahead.

What makes this program especially meaningful is the connection between past and present Kilvington students. Our mentors understand the experiences, values and aspirations that shape life at Kilvington, making their guidance all the more impactful.

One particularly memorable connection was formed between student Sinclair and mentor Suzanne Johnston (Class of 1975), an internationally acclaimed operatic mezzo-soprano and former Kilvington student. What began as a mentoring partnership quickly grew into a strong and supportive relationship, with Suzanne attending and surprising Sinclair after his lead performance in this year’s Senior School Production.

Thank you to all of our mentors for investing in our students and helping them explore their bright futures with confidence.

🎺 𝗔 𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗡𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧 𝗧𝗢 𝗚𝗢 🎺
The countdown is on to Kilvington’s Concerto Concert!

Behind every performance is hours of dedication, and right now our talented student musicians are hard at work rehearsing for what promises to be a spectacular evening of music. Taking to the stage will be concerto soloists on piano, French horn and violin, alongside performances from our VCE Music students, Orchestra, Chamber Strings and Choirs.

The concert will culminate in a grand finale featuring a combined choir of current and past Kilvington singers, making this a truly memorable celebration of music and community.

Join us on Wednesday 17 June at the Hawthorn Arts Centre and experience the results of their passion, perseverance and countless hours of practice.

🎟️ Secure your tickets!
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⛳️🏆 Congratulations to Year 9 student David Zhu on another outstanding golfing achievement.

David recently won the individual title while representing Kilvington at the School Sport Associations of Victoria (SSAV) Golf Championships at Lonsdale Links, rising above challenging wet and windy conditions and a strong field from across the state.

His victory earned him automatic selection in the 2026 School Sport Victoria (SSV) Team Vic Golf 18 Years and Under Team, where he will represent Victoria at the School Sport Australia Championships at Moonah Links.

As the youngest member of the squad, David continues an impressive run of success and is a wonderful example of dedication, skill and perseverance.

💧🌿 Our Year 7 students continue going with the flow in 2026, this time diving into the Geography topic of 'Water in the World' with a trip to the beautiful Toolangi State Forest.

Exploring the temperate rainforest gave students the chance to see the water cycle in action while learning more about Melbourne’s water supply and why protecting it matters. Along the way, they investigated different water qualities, searched for water bugs and soaked up plenty of hands-on learning opportunities from the experts.

🧑‍🦳👩‍🦳 𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦’ 𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
What a joy it was to welcome more than 250 grandparents and special guests to our ELC and Junior School for a morning filled with smiles, stories and special moments.

A beautiful Assembly, musical performances, classroom visits and morning tea in Dalton Hall combined to create a wonderful celebration of connection across generations.

Thank you to our dedicated staff, students and volunteers who helped bring the event to life, and to our grandparents for making the day so memorable with your warmth and enthusiasm.

Judging by the smiles, hugs and plenty of “Can we do this again next year?”, the morning was one to remember.