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Kingswood College Box Hill

Locality: Box Hill, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 9896 1700

Address: 355 Station Street 3128 Box Hill, VIC, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 Keep a look out in your letterbox for our Welcome to the Future of Education newspaper. You can read all about what's happening at Kingswood College and how we're leading the way in ReThinking education! Call our Registrar today to join us in 2021. #belong #bettertogether #kwcanywhere

25.01.2022 Education is a gift that lasts a lifetime... Kingswood College is offering you the chance to share in our education experience by providing Scholarships to students from Years 3 11 in 2022 and into Year 7 in 2023. Scholarships are available in the following areas:... Academic General Excellence Visual Arts Performing Arts Applicants for all types of Scholarships are required to apply via our website and to complete the Edutest examination to be held on Saturday 20 February 2021. #belong #bettertogether www.kingswoodcollege.vic.edu.au

24.01.2022 Spice up your evenings in lockdown 2.0 with a delicious meal from The Woods! Try the new Indian Spiced Roll or Butter Chicken, and finish with a tasty treat. Order today for pick-up tomorrow! #isodinner #thewoods https://kingswood.fireflycloud.net.au/the-woods

24.01.2022 A Kingswood College education is a gift that lasts a lifetime. Prep enrolments for 2021 are still open, and we’d love your daughter or son to become part of our amazing community. One where everyone BELONGS. Call our Registrar Elizabeth Knowles today on 9896 1700. #belong #bettertogether #kwcanywhere https://www.youtube.com/watch

24.01.2022 The weekly tally we’ve all be waiting for! No it’s not the number of COVID cases in Victoria - the numbers would be far too concerning for that! It’s who’s winning in the House competition Run aCross-the-Country! So far the KWC community has travelled 4,254km with Gywnton in the lead. It’s a close race though so keep up the good work everyone. Let’s see if we can get to the sunshine state this week #belong #bettertogether #kwcanywhere

23.01.2022 Fantastic opinion piece from Elisabeth Lenders featured in the Education Review.

23.01.2022 A fabulous morning to welcome back our students to campus! Sunshine, a band on arrival and cupcakes at recess to celebrate, what more could you ask for?! Welcome back everyone. #belong #bettertogether

23.01.2022 A cracking entry for Spoonville from the Lancaster family in the Junior School. Join the village! #kwcanywhere #belong #bettertogether

23.01.2022 Performing Arts Captain Sophie is excited to announce a community performance of a Beatles Medley. This is an awesome collaborative approach to a concert in iso, and we want everyone to come together, students, staff, parents and even pets! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWSIzjainsQ&feature=youtu.be

22.01.2022 Years 5 and 6 up bright and chirpy this morning for their camp to Canberra. Wishing you all a fantastic time in the Capital! #belong #bettertogether #kwcanywhere

22.01.2022 A very important message from our dear Chaplain Lucinda about appreciating the small things in these times of isolation. Stay well, stay safe, and look for the good. #belong #bettertogether #kwcanywhere https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NXCPdsZihQg&feature=youtu.be

21.01.2022 Welcome back to all our students in Years 8, 9 and 10 - we have missed you! All students are now back on campus, and we are whole again! And you guessed it - cupcakes to celebrate at recess! Have a great (albeit chilly day) everyone!! #bettertogether #belong #kwcanywhere

21.01.2022 The college administrators, along with the Chaplain, enjoyed a tasty lunch today prepared by our Year 11 and 12 VET Hospitality students in the CATO Centre. Loving being back on-campus! #belong #bettertogether

21.01.2022 As part of their practical experience, the Year 11 and 12 VET Hospitality students cooked a delicious three course meal for a handful of lucky guests today. Spatially distanced (of course!), guests were treated to restaurant quality dishes from our amazing students. #belong #bettertogether #kwcanywhere

20.01.2022 It's the final week for aCross Country Rivals! The family's are out in front with 2400kms covered - way to go! Year 9 is leading the year levels by a comfortable lead - but there's still time! Get out there and make it count! Competition ends Sunday evening this weekend. #belong #bettertogether #kwcanywhere

20.01.2022 We are so excited to shortly be welcoming our 2021 Preps to a Zoom orientation session in September. In preparation we've sent them all a special package to get them started on their journey with us. If you'd like your daughter or son to join them in Prep 2021, please email our Registrar Elizabeth Knowles today: [email protected] #belong #bettertogether #kwcanywhere

20.01.2022 Students in the Junior School have made lanterns to celebrate the Chinese Moon Festival, and they look so colourful on the College fence. Ancient Chinese emperors worshipped the moon in autumn to thank it for the harvest, and students have created paper lanterns that contain messages of gratitude and hope. #belong #bettertogether #kwcanywhere

20.01.2022 This week we’re celebrating Health and PE Week! Our Year 10 Sports Management students are talking about all the fun you can have from home to keep fit and healthy. There’s prizes to be won, so make sure you get involved. #kwcanywhere #belong #bettertogether https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHuKl9f5KJE&feature=youtu.be

20.01.2022 The McCorriston family also spoke to The Age about the new activewear wardrobe, full story here: https://www.theage.com.au//what-the-blazers-box-hill-colle #belong #bettertogether #kwcanywhere

19.01.2022 In case you missed it, or you want to watch again, Celebration 2020 is available to view. Congratulations to all our award winners and the Class of 2020. #belong https://www.youtube.com/watch

19.01.2022 Kingswood College is delighted to be featured for our forward thinking approach to education, our ReThink campaign and active wear wardrobe in this latest edition of School News. #belong #bettertogether https://issuu.com/multimediaau/docs/snau18-term_204_20-2020

19.01.2022 Kingswood College’s Run aCross-the-Country House competition is well and truly underway, with all Houses having escaped across the border and out of the corona state! So far, Gwynton is in first place having travelled 328kms! Brunning is in second place with 305kms of pavement covered, and New House and Walker House are tied in 3rd place with 270kms. This is an awesome start on day four of the competition there’s plenty of time to go so keep up the amazing distances and stay safe. #belong #bettertogether #kwcanywhere

18.01.2022 Been wondering where all the toilet paper has gone? Our Year 4 class have found it... in the fridge, falling from the sky, rolling across the desk... Who knew toilet paper could keep us together? So much fun! Love it. #kwcanywhere #belong #bettertogether https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2n_PUn2OJ64

18.01.2022 Wishing all our Year 12 students the very best for your exams commencing today. You are amazing! #belong #bettertogether

18.01.2022 Our ELC students have been hard at work (or play!) creating their contributions to our Spoonville Village. Love the colour, enthusiasm and characters who are now part of our Spoonville community. #belong #bettertogether #kwcanywhere

16.01.2022 It’s the results we’ve all been waiting so patiently for! Mr Berg gives us the lowdown on all of the winners, leaders and kilometres clocked in this year’s aCross-the-Country. Congratulations to everyone who participated. Enjoy the sunshine! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=88Ed-zEXQ0w&feature=youtu.be

16.01.2022 This week our Year 4 students would have been on camp in the great outdoors. But COVID isn't going to stop them from having a good time! They're 'on camp' at school, with students enjoying all the fun of the great outdoors, indoors! #belong #bettertogether

16.01.2022 Kingswood College is currently seeking expressions of interest from families who reside within close proximity to our campus in Box Hill, who are interested in being a Homestay family for our international students. Being a Homestay is a rewarding experience for everyone, and we encourage families from across all sections of the community to be involved. If you are interested in being a Homestay for an international student please be in touch with Amethyst Qu International Support Officer at Kingswood College via email: [email protected] or mobile: 0420 986 637 for more information as soon as possible.

16.01.2022 In Week 4 New House has a very strong lead and are about to cross the border into the NT with 4,503kms! Gwynton in second place and past Cairns with 3,687kms. It is the tightest of races between Walker 3,075kms and Brunning 2,942kms. Competition closes this Sunday 7 September at 8.00pm so what are you waiting for? Get out there and make your effort count. Congratulations to those on our Leader Board it is a hotly contested race, and there’s still time to get your name on it! #kwcanywhere #belong #bettertogether

16.01.2022 It is all happening at the College today! The ELC and Junior School have combined footy day and book week celebrations into one giant extravaganza, including a mini parade. To top it off there are pies and hotdogs for a true footy lunch! #belong #bettertogether #kwcanywhere

16.01.2022 Somehow it’s the end of term 3 and you know what that means! That’s right. Ms Lenders has homework for you! I bet you can guess what it is. Enjoy a well-deserved break. #belong #kwcanywhere #bettertogether https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NvIWgyfht1M&feature=youtu.be

15.01.2022 Mr Berg gives you all the details for the upcoming House competition Run aCross-the-Country, starting Monday 4 August. Compete for your House, self or family. Everyone's invited to participate in this year's Run aCross-the-Country during iso! #belong #bettertogether #kwcanywhere https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U6nU4Spcolg&feature=youtu.be

15.01.2022 The Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD) in the United States article on educational leadership features Kingswood College’s Head of Middle School Adam Somes, as the voice of reason in online learning success through the pandemic. Read the full article here: http://www.ascd.org//Coping-with-Change-and-Uncertainty.as

15.01.2022 RU OK? Four simple letters that when asked mean so much. Please do reach out to your friends, family, colleagues, neighbours and see how they're doing? #belong #bettertogether https://www.ruok.org.au/

14.01.2022 Fabulous weather for the Junior School Cross Country. Awesome effort from all our students running their best and showing great sportsmanship. #belong #bettertogether #kwcanywhere

14.01.2022 Another piece by Elisabeth in The Educator on our new wardrobe. Getting the conversation started in students best interest...

14.01.2022 All staff have received a delicious thank you care package for their amazing efforts in Lockdown 2.0, courtesy of Elisabeth and the fabulous team at The Woods. #belong #bettertogether #kecanywhere

13.01.2022 That's a wrap on the 2020 school year! Wishing all our students a happy, fun and safe summer. Enjoy the sunshine, sand between your toes, and some downtime with family and friends. Can't wait to have you back in 2021 for what we hope will be a straightforward school year?! #belong #bettertogether #kwcanywhere

12.01.2022 Elisabeth Lenders talks to Middle School Captains Angie and Zac about the new wardrobe that's caught everyone's attention. #kwcanywhere #belong #bettertogether https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N52L4Gtrflc&t=29s

12.01.2022 A snapshot of the Global Citizens Program in the Middle School

12.01.2022 Our Prep students are a talented bunch! They've been busy in Art painting still life pictures of their fruit bowls. Some budding young artists at the College. #belong #kwcanywhere

12.01.2022 All you need is love! Everyone is loving being back on campus for school today! Thank you to our wonderful band for making the return to school so enjoyable. #belong #bettertogether

12.01.2022 A showcase of some of our finest performers - Seasons of Love performed by Kingswood College secondary students at Celebration 2020. If you're looking for a school with genuine heart, where students wellbeing is at the centre of all we do, then look no further than Kingswood College. Scholarships for Performing Arts in 2022 are now open. Visit our website or call our Registrar Elizabeth Knowles today on 9896 1700. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2YeNy_1Cv50&feature=youtu.be

12.01.2022 Kingswood College Middle School parents and musical geniuses David and Svetlana who form part of the trio Ensemble Liaison are performing a concert Dream a little Dream online this Saturday 8 August 7.00pm. There’s magic in their music and will put a sparkle in your Saturday night in iso. Enjoy a night out, whilst staying in and support our Kingswood community. For more information and tickets visit: https://melbournedigitalconcerthall.com/afcm-online-festiv/ #belong #bettertogether #kwcanywhere @ensembleliaison

11.01.2022 Students from across the College donated non-perishable items to help others in need, forming a VERY long chain across the Fred Cox Oval. A very big THANK YOU to everyone in our community for your generous donations. #belong #bettertogether #kwcanywhere

10.01.2022 Another article in The Age featuring Elisabeth talking about the return of international students to Victoria. Let’s hope we can see all our students on-campus soon. #belong #kwcanywhere #bettertogether https://www.theage.com.au//schools-call-for-overseas-stude

10.01.2022 It’s a very special day at the College. Miss Wendy is celebrating her 50th birthday! Happy birthday to the very special Wendy! #belong #kwcanywhere

10.01.2022 Fantastic to see our new wardrobe included in this international story on FashionUnited! Kingswood College is leading the world in Re Thinking education. #kwcanywhere #belong #bettertogether

10.01.2022 The Week 2 Run aCross-the-Country results are in and New House has taken over the lead with 2115k covered and arriving in Bundaberg QLD! Gwynton are in second at the Gold Coast with 1704k. Walker in third with 1531k and Brunning 1528k with both just passing a town called Maclean, still in NSW. Congratulations to our leaders on the leader board - amazing effort! It’s anyone’s race at this point! Keep those kilometres clicking! #kwcanywhere #belong #bettertogether

09.01.2022 The final scores for aCross Country Rivals are in! And the winner is - the families - with a whopping 3332km traveled across our fabulous country! The year level winner is Year 9 - with a huge 2226kms traveled. Congratulations to all our students, parents and staff who have competed in the Rivals - amazing effort to clock the kilometers for your teams! #belong #bettertogether

09.01.2022 The ELC Family night held via Zoom was a huge success! Congratulations to all our students and their families. There were so many fantastic performances to make you smile and ‘I am Australian’ from Chloe in Pre Prep is too cute for words, enjoy. #belong #bettertogether #kwcanywhere

09.01.2022 Our Year 6 celebration tonight, good food, friendship and dancing! We can’t believe you’re finishing junior school and next year will be in Middle School! Wishing you all every success in your final days of primary schooling. #belong

08.01.2022 Year 12 students forgot to get out of their PJs today but they did remember their masks! Loving lounging around for the last day on-campus for a while. Stay well. Stay safe. #kwcanywhere #belong #bettertogether

08.01.2022 Congratulations to our first cohort of Year 12 students, who joined us in Year 9 from Gaoxin No. 1 in China, on completing your VCE at Kingswood College. So proud of all of you! #belong #bettertogether

07.01.2022 New House has stretched the lead even further with 3,292km and now in Townsville in North QLD! Coming second is Gwynton with 2,611km; Brunning in 3rd, followed by Walker. Get your runners on and start pounding the pavement, only for an hour, and only once a day, so make it count! #kwcanywhere #belong #bettertogether

07.01.2022 Year 10 student Allie is encouraging the Kingswood community to get creative and join in the Spoonville movement! While we will always love teddy bears and rainbows, now it's also about Spoonville in Lockdown 2.0! Get creative and contribute to our wooden spoon village and bring smiles to our community. #kwcanywhere #belong #bettertogether https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7IXIJv-A0c&feature=youtu.be

07.01.2022 A defiant display of derring-do by our delightful debaters paid off on Monday night, with our Year 11/12 team, Emma, Callan and Anahid, putting their best feet forward, earning praise and admiration from their adjudicator, while our Year 10 team scored a stunning win for their first round against Trinity Grammar, at the Camberwell region for the Debating Association of Victoria. Congratulations to our champion speakers Vritika, Zac and Rowan as well as their steady-handed team members Tess and Mark! And a well-deserved pat on the back to Kingswood’s very own Debating Leader, Emma Manger, and her right-hand legend and Debating Coach, Elliot Hillary (Class of 2019)

07.01.2022 Thrilled to have Will Fowles MP visit the College this morning bearing exceptionally good news - Kingswood College is receiving a Victorian State Government Grant for $1.1 million towards our new Early Learning Centre! Construction to commence in 2021 and the new Early Learning Centre will be open for students in 2022! So exciting!! #belong #bettertogether @WillFowlesBurwood https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EjmuhPKDkOQ&feature=youtu.be

07.01.2022 The Class of 2020 final brunch. You guys are amazing!! Enjoy! #belong #bettertogether #kwcanywhere

06.01.2022 How gorgeous is this self portrait from Andrew in Prep! What a lovely way to start the week. We are on the countdown to holidays - four more sleeps! #belong #bettertogether #kwcanywhere

06.01.2022 The Junior School has a load of talented Artists who are producing some great pieces during remote learning. There's nothing like a splash of colour to brighten the day! #kwcanywhere #belong #bettertogether

05.01.2022 Principal Elisabeth Lenders wise opinion and pathway for our Year 12 students voiced in The Age. How lucky our students are to BELONG to the Kingswood College community so thoughtfully led by Elisabeth. #kwcanywhere #belong #bettertogether https://www.theage.com.au//let-year-12s-focus-in-their-fin

05.01.2022 Welcome back to Term 2 for all our students and staff! Wishing our Years 8, 9 and 10 students much fun and adventure on camp. #belong #bettertogether #kwcanywhere

05.01.2022 New characters to our Spoonville community are popping up in neighbourhoods everywhere! Thanks to Ms Lenders, Ms Blake, Ms Thomas and Ms Ford for these wonderful contributions. In Kingswood Spoonville every belongs! #belong #bettertogether #kwcanywhere

05.01.2022 Kingswood College is thrilled to share our Showcase event for 2020, The Beatles Medley. This collaborative project features members from every part of our amazing Kingswood College community, performing an arrangement commissioned especially for the College by Melbourne composer and arranger Martine Wengrow. Congratulations to the fabulous Tom Buchanan and Shanti Pradhan, for bringing this together. We hope that you enjoy the show! #belong #bettertogether https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DbVAxnv-2Ys&feature=youtu.be

04.01.2022 Here we go again! But this time, it's a rivalry competition between year levels! aCross Country Rivals - it’s back for middle and senior school students run, jog, walk or ride your way to victory. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGh3X6gkY8M&feature=youtu.be #belong #kwcanywhere #bettertogether

04.01.2022 All students from ELC - Year 11 formed a guard of honour to farewell our Class of 2020 after their final assembly. Goodbye, farewell! #belong #bettertogether

03.01.2022 We are delighted to share news that Year 12 student Charlie has won the Alliance Française 2020 competition. Charlie won the writing competition out of 375 Year 12 candidates from across Melbourne and he was also a finalist of the oral competition alongside fellow Year 12 students Mia and Charles. Charlie’s combined marks from the two finals crowned him as the overall Best Student in Year 12 who presented for the oral and the written competition. This is the first time a Kingswood College student has taken out first place in this competition massive congratulations to Charlie on an outstanding effort! #belong #bettertogether

03.01.2022 The Kingswood Spoonville village is underway with this family of frills from the very talented Charlotte in Year 5. Thank you Charlotte for getting us started - let's build our spoon community - keep your spoon people coming! #belong #bettertogether #kwcanywhere

03.01.2022 It’s the good news story everyone’s talking about. In case you missed it, you can view it here! Channel 9, 6.00pm News tonight talking about our new active wear wardrobe with Elisabeth and the Hickcox family. Re Think education. #belong #bettertogether #kwcanywhere https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDl1kP34ACQ&feature=youtu.be

03.01.2022 There is lots of Xmas cheer at the College on this beautiful day! #belong #kwcanywhere #bettertogether

02.01.2022 It's game on in Week 1 of aCross Country Rivals. Year 9 are out in front by a country mile! Families are doing a stellar job too! There is some serious pavement pounding going on out there! See what you can do in the sunshine this weekend. #belong #bettertogether #kwcanywhere