Top Arts
by Katherine Smith The year 11 and year 12 class Art Making and Exhibiting class attended the TOP ARTS exhibition at the National Gallery Victoria at Federation Square. The students can gain insight into the passions and concerns of young artists from schools across Victoria in the annual Top Arts exhibition. Top Arts 2023 showcases […]
Year 9 Outdoor Education – Waratah Bay camp
The Year 9 Outdoor Education classes once again headed out to picturesque Waratah Bay for a digital detox. Students were required to lead all aspects of the camp, undertaking a variety of leadership roles throughout the duration of the camp. They also participated in a range of activities including bushwalking, navigation, initiative activities, surfing and […]
Musicland
by Judy Bartosy, Director of Music Musicland has been busy this term with many performances at assemblies and other events. The Senior Jazz Band performed at our annual Chaplaincy dinner, playing many favourite jazz standards including Summertime, Mr. PC and Cantaloupe Island. A capacity audience watched Kew’s Got Talent in the theatre. A variety of […]
Golden rectangle
by Ginger Gyomber, Year 9 In Year 9 Maths, we have studied congruent and similar shapes. In this unit, we learnt about the golden rectangle. The term ‘golden rectangle’ refers to a rectangle that can be cut in two, to create a square and a rectangle that is similar to the original. The spiral of […]
Girls in Physics breakfast
by Kriti Dubey, Year 11 Kew High School’s female students were given the opportunity to join young working women and university students in the field of physics for a breakfast in Melbourne city. Professor Rachel Webster provided information about black holes, while activities were partaken regarding possible career choices and pathways in physics. It was […]
Barker House fundraising
Year 10 Engineering Quantum Victoria
Two Year 10 Engineering classes attended one day event at La Trobe university to work with experts to learn Arduino. Students worked towards creating a dexterity game with the use of LEDs, LDRs, potentiometers and an Arduino Uno. Students were engaged in hands-on STEM education to develop 21st Century skills. They exercised problem-solving skills, whilst […]
3in6 Film competition
by Danny Gesundheit The 3in6 Film Competition makes a grand return after a three-year lull! On Monday May 22nd, the popular 3in6 film competition made a grand return to Kew High school after a three-year lull. Over 60 students from all year levels participated in the day. The two clues (I.D. card and the phrase […]
Year 11 Physical Education
by Catherine Gayfer Year 11 Physical Education students have recently been studying the Cardiovascular and Respiratory systems. Using common household items, students enjoyed building a working model of the lungs to illustrate the mechanics of breathing. As the balloon is pulled downwards, this action models the diaphragm contracting which increases the volume of the thoracic […]
Principal’s message
Josie Millard Principal As we come to the end of term that has been full with many co-curricular activities and a huge range of learning opportunities and assessments, I would like to take the time to thank those who have committed so much to make it all happen. Thank you to the amazing staff of […]
