Kilvington Grammar School

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Kilvington Grammar School
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Location
Kilvington Grammar School
Ormond, Victoria

Australia
Coordinates 37°53′57″S145°2′29″E / 37.89917°S 145.04139°E / -37.89917; 145.04139
Information
Type private, co-educational, Christian day school
Motto Latin: Non Nobis Sed Omnibus
(Not for our own but others' good)
Denomination Baptist
Established1923;101 years ago (1923)
FounderCaroline & Constance Barrett
ChairpersonSarah McSwiney
PrincipalRob French
ChaplainRev. Janet Woodlock
GenderCo-educational
Enrolment830 (ELC–12) [1]
Houses
  •    Barrett
  •    Burman
  •    Fysh
  •    Fethers
Colour(s)
  •    Navy-blue
  •    Magenta
  •    White
  •    Gold
Affiliation Eastern Independent Schools of Melbourne
Website kilvington.vic.edu.au

Kilvington Grammar School (previously named Kilvington Girls Grammar) is a private, Baptist, co-educational day school, located in Ormond, a suburb in the Glen Eira region of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.

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Established in 1923 by Caroline and Constance Barrett, Kilvington has a non-selective enrolment policy and currently caters for approximately 800 students from the Early Learning Centre to Year 12. [1]

The school is affiliated with the Junior School Heads Association of Australia, [2] the Association of Independent Schools of Victoria, [3] the Association of Heads of Independent Schools of Australia, [4] and was a founding member of Girls Sport Victoria. [5]

Principals

Kilvington Grammar School has had ten principals or formerly headmistresses since the school was established in 1923.

Years servedName [6]
1923–1933Caroline Barrett
1934–1943Florence Murial Fysh
1944–1948Mabel Ross
1949–1973Roberta McKie
1974–1993Warren Stone
1994–2001Di Fleming
2001–2005Judith Potter
2006–2007Dan McNeill OAM
2008–2021Jon Charlton [7]
2022–presentRob French

Curriculum

Kilvington Grammar School offers their Year 11 and 12 students the Victorian Certificate of Education.

Controversy

Lachlan Cook's Tragic Death and Kilvington facing Negligence charges

Kilvington Grammar School has been deeply criticized following the death of 16-year-old student Lachlan Cook, who passed away due to complications from Type 1 diabetes during a school trip to Vietnam in 2019. Despite being aware of Lachlan's medical condition, the school and World Challenge Expeditions, the company organizing the trip, failed to provide adequate care and support, leading to his tragic and preventable death. During the trip, Lachlan consumed street food in Vietnam, which led to severe diabetic ketoacidosis. Despite exhibiting serious symptoms, including persistent vomiting and high blood glucose levels, Lachlan was not taken to a hospital for over 24 hours. His condition rapidly deteriorated, and after suffering a cardiac arrest, he was declared brain-dead upon his return to Melbourne. [8]

The coroner's inquest found significant failures in how the situation was managed. The supervising staff, including two Kilvington teachers, were not trained to handle diabetes-related emergencies, nor were they provided with Lachlan's diabetes management plan. This lack of preparedness was a critical factor in the coroner's determination that Lachlan's death was preventable. WorkSafe Victoria subsequently charged Kilvington Grammar School under the Occupational Health and Safety Act for failing to ensure the safety of students, particularly those with known medical conditions. [9]

In July 2024, Kilvington Grammar School pleaded guilty to charges of failing to ensure the safety of Lachlan Cook during a 2019 school trip to Vietnam. This legal admission followed significant public scrutiny and legal pressure over the years. The school acknowledged its failure to protect Lachlan, who died as a result of complications from Type 1 diabetes during the trip. In a statement, Kilvington Grammar School principal Rob French confirmed that the school had pleaded guilty to a breach of the Occupational Health and Safety Act. He stated, "As the matter is still before the courts, I am unable to comment further at this stage, other than to say my thoughts and prayers remain with Lachie's family and friends, who continue to mourn his tragic loss." Kilvington Grammar School is scheduled to appear in the County Court for a presentence hearing on December 11, 2024. [10]

The company that organized the trip, World Challenge Expeditions Pty Ltd, faces three similar charges. In court, they requested additional time to review the case and are due to return on September 20, 2024. [10]

Notable alumnae

See also

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  2. ↑ "JSHAA Victorian Directory of Members". Victoria Branch. Junior School Heads' Association of Australia. 2007. Archived from the original on 13 February 2008. Retrieved 22 October 2007.
  3. ↑ "Kilvington Grammar School". Find a School. Association of Independent Schools of Victoria. 2007. Archived from the original on 6 July 2011. Retrieved 22 October 2007.
  4. ↑ "Victoria". AHISA Schools. Association of Heads of Independent Schools of Australia. April 2007. Archived from the original on 29 August 2007. Retrieved 22 October 2007.
  5. ↑ Mawkes, Leonie (2005). "Member Schools". Profile. Girls Sport Victoria. Archived from the original on 7 October 2007. Retrieved 22 October 2007.
  6. ↑ "History". About Kilvington. Kilvington Grammar School. 2007. Archived from the original on 29 September 2007. Retrieved 22 October 2007.
  7. ↑ "Appointment of new Principal". Publications & Media. Kilvington Grammar School. 2007. Archived from the original on 23 November 2007. Retrieved 22 October 2007.
  8. ↑ "Major update after Melbourne student dies on school trip to Vietnam". 7NEWS. 3 April 2024. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
  9. ↑ "Melbourne school, travel company charged over student's death". www.9news.com.au. 3 April 2024. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
  10. 1 2 Beatty, Liam (11 July 2024). "Kilvington Grammar School: Melbourne school pleads guilty to failing to ensure student Lachlan Cook's safety on school trip". News.com.au. Archived from the original on 11 July 2024. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
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