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Keilor Downs College

Locality: Keilor Downs, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 9365 8000

Address: 100-110 Odessa Ave 3038 Keilor Downs, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.kdc.vic.edu.au

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25.01.2022 Dear KDC Community, check out the Workability Interviews information provided here. https://vimeo.com/472140592 Princess Aspien / Chloe talks about how performing as a character helped her develop the skills and the confidence to be herself which has led to becoming an Advocate and YouTuber... The Workability Interviews are a series of video Interviews with people with diverseabilities talking about their experiences of employment and how they got to where they are today! They provide a great chance to empower students by seeing what is possible. Now is your chance to ask your questions to the panellists from the Workability Videos Sign up to our Q & A events! Co Hosted by Melton Young Communities * School Session 12:30pm to 1:30pm 25th November Book your place: https://bit.ly/2HrwlzK * Students & Family Session 5:00pm to 6:00pm26th November Book your place: https://bit.ly/3dZzP8j * Watch the Workability Videos @ https://bit.ly/3olJVFc Videos with Subtitles @ https://bit.ly/3k2aiN0 Funded by Department of Education and Training, Industry Engagement for Priority cohorts Project

24.01.2022 Getting Work Ready for students with Diverseabilities Melton Lifelong Learning Festival Event Do you have a young person with a diverseability who is wondering how or where they will secure employment in the future? Join our expert panel of representatives from The Department of Education, National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), Brotherhood of St Laurence and G-force to discover the tools available to assist young people to make informed decisions about their future.... In this interactive workshop, you will learn about a variety of services and tools including: Services provided by the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) How to build an inclusive community from the Brotherhood of St Laurence Benefits of the School Leavers Employment Supports (SLES) program which works to support young people to transition into employment from G-force Career tools and resources available for young people and their families from the Department of Education and Training This event is aimed at highlighting services that can help young people to develop their work skills. WHEN: 19TH NOVEMBER 2020 5.00PM 6.00PM WHERE: ONLINE VIA WEBEX RSVP @ MELTON LEARNING FESTIVAL WEBSITE HTTPS://BIT.LY/38LVXZT COST: FREE

24.01.2022 Attention KDC Families wanting to purchase second-hand books. This year, due to Covid restrictions we are unable to have a second-hand book shop as we have done in previous years. If you are wanting to purchase second-hand books you will need to check Compass for the order forms. The order form must be lodged at the General office by Friday 4th December. This is a firm deadline!... Also in Compass you will find another attachment with a list of books which are suitable to be purchased second-hand. The first page of this attachment clearly sets out the arrangements for both sellers and buyers.

24.01.2022 Learning To Drive with ROADSMART Interested in participating in Term 4? RoadSmart is program that provide assistance and support for learners. Combining a facilitated session, online learning and a free driving lesson, RoadSmart prepares participants for a their licence and a lifetime of safe driving. Contact Jimmy via teams or visit him in the Wellbeing office by 20th November.

22.01.2022 Dear KDC Community, the current issue of Workabiility lists this event which is available online now. What tangible benefits does inclusion and accessibility bring to business? Hear from senior leaders about the way their organisations are using inclusion and accessibility to build competitive advantage.... Chair: Cindy Rose, President Western Europe, Microsoft Mark Read, CEO, WPP Leena Nair, Senior HR Director, Unilever Corie Brown, Channel 4 and co-chair of 4 Purple

18.01.2022 Dear KDC Community - the current Workability issue lists some events that may be of interest. Listed here is the Wyndham Tech School Games Week which runs from 30 November to 3 December. The highlight event of the week is on Tuesday 1 December, 9.30am to 10.30am: Inclusive School Communities through game based learning presented by Dr Matthew Harrison from Digital Access and Inclusion Hub at University of Melbourne.

16.01.2022 Dear KDC Families, The Youth Disability Advocacy Service (YDAS) is excited to launch their new online program for disabled young people. Map Your Future is a free course that supports young people to set goals, and get the right NDIS supports. If you are a disabled young person, or someone who works with disabled young people, come along to our free Map Your Future launch!... You do not have to be a NDIS participant to complete Map Your Future.

14.01.2022 Attention families of our community, Headspace in partnership with The Vietnamese Community in Australia are facilitating a Webinar. This webinar aims to increase participants awareness and understanding of mental health in the Asian communities. Unpacking the stigma, getting the support and empowering yourself. An online event for young people and their families.

14.01.2022 In recognition of NAIDOC week, we would like to recognised that Keilor Downs College stands on the lands of the Wurindjeri Woi Wurrung people of the Kulin Nation. We recognise the importance of paying respect to Aboriginal communities who continue to be the cultural custodians and holders of knowledge for the land on which our campus is located. Always Was, Always Will Be.

13.01.2022 WE DID IT !!! KDC GREAT AUSTRALIAN RELAY After a total distance of 14908.23 km we have all managed to travel around the entirety of Australia! Beginning in Keilor downs and ending back at school everyone’s combined effort of running, riding and walking meant that while in Lockdown and limited to 5km from home, we could still experience and learn about Australian towns and cities. Here are some statistics: Total distance around Australia: 13779 km Number of weeks: 25... Total distance: 14908.23 km Longest week: Week 24 747.41 km Towns/cities visited: Clifton Port Macquarie Byron Bay Bauple Rockhampton Proserpine Cairns George Town Borroloola Katherine Keep River National Park Lake Argyle and Fitzroy Crossing Broome Port Headland Coral Bay Dirk Hartog Island Lancelin Albany Norseman Nullarbor Plain Fowlers Bay Port Augusta Kangaroo Island Geelong Longest total distance covered Teacher: Mr Rotella 856.52 km Longest total distance covered Student: Patrick Lim 831.24 km. Congratulations and Thank you to everyone who participated. I hope you have enjoyed, kept fit and learnt a little bit about Australia while doing it. Maybe when intrastate travel is allowed again you can head out to some of the places mentioned or discover a different area of Australia you might not have been before.

13.01.2022 Attention KDC Community - Do you wish to sell this year's textbooks? KDC has a Second-hand book sale (this event has been modified to operate in a Covid-safe manner this year). Please refer to Compass for key dates and instructions on how to sell your books.

10.01.2022 Just a reminder the Year 7-10 students will be having their catch-up Immunisations at the college today.

09.01.2022 Dear KDC Community, the latest Workabiliy issue outlines another online forum to be held on Wednesday 2 December 3pm-4pm. Invisible Disability and Intersectionality Not all disabilities are visible. In fact, 90% of disabilities are invisible. The lack of awareness and understanding of non-visible disabilities can lead to unique experiences of discrimination and marginalisation. This event will discuss how invisible disability and intersectionality overlap, as well as examining the role of the Victorian Gender Equality Strategy and DPC Diversity and Inclusion Strategy in building safer workplaces for all staff.

08.01.2022 Dear families of KDC, This week we have posted home family statements, which will include the 2021 school charges. For those who paid their fees in 2020, we have applied credits to your accounts for the excursions that did not run due to Covid related restrictions. Please check balances prior to making payments and note that Elective charges have not yet been added as they are still being finalised. We have also included a Parent Payment Arrangements information sheet, relati...ve to your student(s) year level, to explain the breakdown of the fees and details of how to pay. We would appreciate payment by 1st of March 2021. Please contact the office on 9365-8000 if you would like to arrange a payment plan See more

04.01.2022 Attention families of Year 11 & 12 students, Next week (Monday 30th November), students will begin a one week step-up program of their chosen 2021 subjects. It is expected that all Year 10 & 11 students attend for the entire week, as teachers will be beginning the Year 11 & 12 courses and setting important reading and activities to be completed over the break. Please refer to compass for more information regarding step up week.

04.01.2022 Dear KDC Community, Exciting news! Not one, not two, not three but FOUR of our incredibly talented Music staff have been nominated for an ARIA award!... Trent McKenzie has been nominated for Best Blues and Roots album for his role as bassist for Tracy McNeil & the Goodlife, and their album "You Be The Lightning." Ed Farrar and Cayn Borthwick, our Brass and Woodwind teachers, have been nominated for Best World Music album for Melbourne Ska Orchestra's "Live at the Triffid." Ed played trumpet on the album, and Cayn arranged some of the music. Guitar teacher Robbie Melville, has been nominated for Best Jazz album, for his role as guitarist on Nat Bartsch's album 'Forever More.' Please join us in wishing them well for the online ARIA ceremony tonight! https://www.aria.com.au/awards/nominees

01.01.2022 Chess is back.... Mon, Wed and Fridays during lunchtimes until the end of the school year.. The 2020 School Championship has started, so if you know the game, come along to join in for a chance to win the big trophies and prizes. If you can't make it at the moment and want to join in later, contact Mr Gould.