Proving their talent for STEM, Kildare College Year 8 students, Bianca, Prabhjit and Sophie are entrepreneurs in the making; being awarded for their creation of a Specialised Air Purifying Ecosystem. Successfully reducing levels of carbon dioxide in the air, the system was designed to solve long term negative effects from the greenhouse gas in highly used areas.
Talented Year 7 Scholarship student, Alannah, has once again proven her expertise in the world of dance by winning the prestigious Sir Robert Helpmann Award at the esteemed Royal Academy of Dance SA Awards. This incredible achievement marks the second consecutive year she has secured the Eileen Hogarth Award for most potential, a testament to her dedication and artistry.
Congratulations to our Year 10 student Lara, who was awarded the Junior Citizen of the Year at the Port Adelaide Enfield 2023 Australia Day Awards. The criteria for this award; demonstrate their dedication to their community and their education, demonstrate a sense of caring and responsibility for others, inspire others and act as a role model to their peers.
Lara is pictured with Hannah Evans - Klemzig Ward, City of Port Adelaide Enfield who says, "Such big achievements...brave individual - spreading positivity and helping young people through her own experiences".
Lara was awarded for her work, through her business 'Just to let you know you're not alone', a social enterprise that supports those struggling with eating disorders.
We are delighted to see our Old Scholar Macie (Class of 2020) in The Advertiser's SA Weekend! Macie shares her story as a professional dancer, and while the past few years have brought challenges, this hasn't halted her determination. Her next adventure - a six-month contract with Celebrity Cruises! Congratulations and good luck Macie!
Well done to Year 7 student Aizure for her achievements in Touch Football this year.
Aizure was selected for the State U12's Touch Football Team and travelled to Wagga Wagga to compete. Through many hurdles, including the floods - the outcome of the experience was positive, winning the final game against Victoria.
Aizure, being captain of her team is proud to have had the opportunity to play Touch Football and make new connections along the way.
We are excited that Kildare was named in the Adelaide Advertiser on Tuesday 29 November, as one of the Top 10, Years 7-12 Private Secondary Schools in terms of NAPLAN scores.
Kildare College is exceptionally proud of the Class of 2022 and their SACE results. We congratulate them on their outstanding individual and collective successes achieved this year.
Well done to Fiona, Lilley, Caitlin and Zoe on their participation in the Oliphant Science Awards this year.
Zoe and Caitlin were awarded first and second prize respectively for their photographic entries, using creative photography to communicate specific Science content that was clear, accurate and original. Zoe also was awarded the Rowe Scientific Emerging Talent Prize for photography.
Congratulations to all on your efforts.
After training with the State Academy and Norwood Bears for 2 years Jorgia was selected for the South Australian Under 17 Women's Championship Volleyball team.
The team travelled to Bendigo to compete in the Australian Youth Volleyball Championships and came second overall! A wonderful achievement. Jorgia began her volleyball journey after the South Australian Sports Institute came to Kildare College and ignited her journey.
Well done on your sporting achievements Jorgia!
The House Cup is annually presented to celebrate students' contribution to, Living Justice Living Peace, Sport, and Academic achievements in each House.
Congratulations to Chanel on receiving the 2022 House Cup with the most points accrued throughout the year.
Shields were awarded to the following Houses for accruing the most points:
Congratulations to all students for their ongoing commitment to our community.
