Killester College

Cultural Fusion

The Cultural Fusion team recently hosted a morning tea for parents within our school community, providing a wonderful opportunity to connect, celebrate diversity and encourage open conversation 🌏💜

The event was also attended by our Harmony Ambassadors - student representatives who are passionate about ensuring Killester College is an inclusive and welcoming place for all 🤝✨

It was a meaningful morning filled with rich conversation, connection and community spirit. We look forward to hosting more Cultural Fusion events in the future, and warmly welcome all parents in our community to attend our next gathering.

🌿BUILDING THE BUNJIL NEST🌿

As part of Reconciliation Week, every student and Homeroom at Killester College contributed to the creation of our Justice Bunjil Nest Installation.

Students reflected on the values of justice, hope, reconciliation and respect, writing a meaningful word onto a stick that became part of the collective nest. Together, these individual messages formed a powerful symbol of unity, belonging and shared responsibility.

Inspired by Bunjil, the Creator Spirit of the Bunurong people on which land Killester stands, the completed nest was featured during the launch of our Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) and will now remain as a permanent installation in our Indigenous Garden Area.

A lasting symbol of our commitment to Living Justice, Living Peace. Walking together with First Nations peoples in truth, respect, and reconciliation as we continue this shared journey together.

✨ All In ✨ - this Reconciliation Week, Killester College stands together in the spirit of justice, courage and compassion. 🤝🖤💛❤️

Inspired by the powerful voice of our Reconciliation Action Plan, the gospel message of justice and peace ✝️🕊️, the vision of our founders Saint Brigid and Nano Nagle 🌿✨, and grounded in our Living Justice, Living Peace Charter, we commit to walking alongside First Nations peoples with respect, truth and solidarity.

We are all in for listening deeply, learning truthfully, speaking courageously and acting justly, honouring the world’s oldest continuing cultures 🖤💛❤️ and working together for reconciliation, healing and hope. 🌏✨

Yesterday, our College community proudly launched the Killester Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), marking an important step in our ongoing commitment to reconciliation, respect and meaningful action.

We were honoured to hear from Bunurong Elder Uncle Mark Brown, whose wisdom and storytelling reminded us of the importance of truth-telling, connection and walking together.

We also warmly welcomed special guests from Kildare Ministries and Wellsprings for Women who joined us for this significant occasion.

Thank you to everyone involved in creating such a meaningful and reflective launch as we continue our journey towards reconciliation together. 🖤💛❤️

Year 10 Art students recently explored printmaking through the monotype technique, creating powerful mixed media artworks inspired by issues that are meaningful to them 🎨🌏

Using acrylic paint, metal chain, air-drying clay, newspaper and coloured paper, students developed artworks designed to raise awareness of important global issues and communicate messages that matter deeply to them ✨

This project strongly connected with our 2026 theme of Justice - Serving with Courage, Leading with Kindness and Living with Justice. Through their art, students used creativity as a voice for advocacy, reflection and social awareness, exploring how artistic expression can inspire understanding and encourage positive change 🌿💜

Over the past few weeks, I have had the pleasure of attending the Energy Breakthrough Club sessions held after school each Tuesday. What an inspiring group of students and staff!

Each week, students from Years 7–12 come together to plan, design, and build the vehicles they will power in the annual competition held in Maryborough.

I have been particularly impressed by the collaborative spirit shown across all aspects of the project. Students work together to secure sponsorship, redesign their vehicles to improve safety and comfort, and even construct storage solutions. It is a remarkable undertaking, supported so effectively by a dedicated and talented team of staff.

This initiative is a powerful example of the rich, multidisciplinary learning that is a long-standing tradition at Killester. I feel truly privileged every day to be part of such a vibrant and committed community.

The City of Greater Dandenong Youth and Family Services team returned today for our second Jam Session 🎤🌈

This week, we added a splash of rainbow to acknowledge International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia, celebrated annually on 17 May 💜✨

The energy from the audience and the incredible talent on display created a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere 🙌🎶 It was a fantastic opportunity to connect, celebrate diversity and continue strengthening our community together 🤝🌿

A huge congratulations to our talented student athlete, Caris P, on her incredible achievements at the National Little Athletics Championships and the Australian Junior Athletics Championships in Brisbane 🏅✨

Competing against some of the best young athletes in the country, she placed:

🥉 3rd in the Under 13 Girls Discus (750g) with a throw of 39.72m
👏 5th in the Under 14 Girls Discus (1kg) with a throw of 33.26m

We are so proud of her determination, commitment and hard work, and we can’t wait to see what she achieves next as she continues striving towards her goal of a national title 💜💪