Welcome to New Students for 2023
For new students starting at the College in 2023, welcome! The information on this page will guide you through the subject selection process in preparation for the New Parent Conferences with Heads of House.
The College’s Vertical Curriculum offers a flexible, student-centred approach to learning. Students are able to choose their own course based on the carefully designed, future-focused units of study, across each of the key learning areas. The following presentation is designed to guide you through your first subject selection process.
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Watch the “Welcome to Kardinia – Information for New Students” presentation.
This presentation goes through:
- What the Vertical Curriculum is;
- How it works;
- The benefits of the Vertical Curriculum; and
- Getting started in the Vertical Curriculum.
Download The Semester 1, 2023 Curriculum Map
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The Curriculum Map indicates the units on offer for Semester 1, 2023.
You need to select a total of 10 preferences.
- Preference 1: select an English unit;
- Preference 2: select a Maths unit;
- Preference 3: select a Language (French or Japanese); and
- For Preferences 4 to 10, select from the Health & PE, Technology, Arts, Humanities and Science units on offer.
Of the 10 preferences that have been submitted, we will give priority to your top 7 preferences. However, you could be enrolled in any of your 10 preferences, so please choose carefully.
Please use the code and name for each unit to read more about it on the Bridges website.
Book Your New Parent Conference
Part of your introduction to the Senior School is an opportunity to meet with your child’s Head of House.
Please ensure you book a New Parent Conference with your child’s Head of House. This conference will be an opportunity to discuss Semester 1, 2023 unit selections as well as raise any other information relevant to your child.
Key Details:
- Dates: Monday, 29 and Tuesday, 30 August 2022
- Location: Katsumata Centre @ Kardinia International College
Steps to Take After the New Parent Conference
Student Wellbeing Management and Services
Please take the opportunity to review this important document.
Bus Travel
Optional. If you wish to register your child for bus travel for 2023, please review the routes available on our website noting route and stop number and submit your application online.
Booklists
Many of our resources are online. Books that need to be purchased are dependent on the units of study and can be sourced through the local branch of ‘Campion’ in Geelong.
To be published in October 2023
Uniform
Information on uniform and sport uniform requirements, as well as where to purchase are available through the link. You have been provided with a price list and fitting appointment time for Bellarine Uniforms.
Instrumental Music
Optional If your child is interested in learning to play a musical instrument, or would like to continue learning through our program, please complete the Instrumental Music Application Form and email or forward to music@kardinia.vic.edu.au
Orientation Program
Orientation Day will take place on Wednesday, 16 November 2023. All new students are to wear casual clothes and meet in the Katsumata Centre at 9.00am, and be collected at 2.00pm. Lunch and materials provided.
