Kambrya News - Weekly News Term 4, Week 11 2017

Sep 20, 2026

Weekly News Term 4, Week 11 2017 from Kambrya College addresses parents and guardians with a seasonal message and farewell from Principal Jo Wastle. It highlights strong 2017 academic performance, including record VCE results, improved NAPLAN numeracy and literacy outcomes, and above-state growth for Years 7 to 9. The newsletter also reviews 2017 VCE milestones and presents key dates for late 2017 and early 2018, plus contact details.

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Kambrya News Weekly News Term 4, Week 11 2017 Dear Parents and Guardians I would like to take this opportunity to wish you well for the upcoming holiday season. As many of you know, this will be my last newsletter as Principal of Kambrya College. There has been much to celebrate over the last 15 years that I have been here, however I feel privileged to be leaving ata time when the school is thriving. 2017 has seen our strongest VCE results since 2014. We have also been recognised by DET as being a school of influence in the academic areas of Numeracy and Literacy, with our strongest NAPLAN data ever. Our mean scores were above State average for Numeracy, Reading, Writing and Spelling. Similarly, we were above State growth for year 7 to 9 across the same reportable areas of NAPLAN. These results come off the back of dedication and commitment to ensuring that we have the best programs of offer for our students. I feel privileged to have had the opportunity to lead Kambrya College as Principal in 2017 and I look forward to the school progressing over the coming years. All the best to you and your families. Last Friday our graduating class of 2017 received their VCE results. It was pleasing to see that as a College we improved in a number of key areas from 2016. The median study score increased to 30, we had a higher percentage of students achieving study scores of above 40 placing them in the top 9% of the state and a higher percentage of students achieving an ATAR rank above 80. Five of our students achieved the VCE Baccalaureate, which recognises students who achieve a study score over 30 in English, study a language other than English and Mathematical Methods. Our Dux – Lisa Chen, achieved an ATAR of 98.1 which is an incredible achievement especially considering she was the youngest student to complete the VCE in 2017 at only 16 years old. I congratulate all of our VCE students on their achievements and wish them all the best in their future pathways. Signing off, Jo Wastle Key Dates 2017 | Wednesday 20th December Presentation Awards Night | | --- | | 2018 | | Tuesday 30th January
First day of Term 1 2018 Students Return | | Thursday 1st February
Student Photos | Wednesday 14th Feb-Friday 16th Feb Yr 12 Lord Somers Camp | Thursday 15th February
Student Photos (catch up day) | | --- | | Monday 19th February
Yr 7 Immunisations | | Tuesday 27th February
Whole School Swimming Carnival | | Monday 12th March
Labour Day-PUBLIC HOLIDAY | Wednesday 28th March Parent Teacher Student Conferences STUDENT FREE DAY Students are encouraged to attend PTSC with their parents Thursday 29th March Whole School-School Cross Country Day LAST DAY of Term 1 Monday 16th April First Day of Term 2 68 Bemersyde Dr, Berwick, VIC 3806 Phone: 9707 7600 Fax: 9702 6277 Email: [kambrya.co@edumail.vic.gov.au](kambrya.co@edumail.vic.gov.au) [www.kambryacollege.com](www.kambryacollege.com) CRICOS Provider Code: 00861K 2

FAQs

Who is the newsletter addressed to and what message is included?

The newsletter is addressed to parents and guardians. It shares holiday-season wishes and notes that it is the principal’s last newsletter.

What academic achievements are highlighted for 2017?

It reports the strongest VCE results since 2014 and recognition by DET for strong numeracy and literacy outcomes, including record NAPLAN data and above-state mean scores and growth.

What major VCE achievements are mentioned for the graduating class of 2017?

The graduating class received VCE results and the college improved from 2016 in key areas. It notes a higher number of students with study scores above 40, five students achieving the VCE Baccalaureate, and the Dux, Lisa Chen, with an ATAR of 98.1.

Sep 20, 2026

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