News
We are the champions!
13 May 2011
Like the blistering winds that blow across the Scottish headlands, Kangan teams stormed into the grand final resulting in an epic encounter of biblical proportions.
Teams can from afar- Kangan had entered 4 teams- for the annual TREV Indoor Soccer tournament held at Maribyrnong Action Indoor Sports Centre.
The early round robin matches, full of high spirited and engrossing encounters, saw all our four teams' progress to the semi finals, with the eventual Grand Final being fought out by two teams - DTF & Multicultural Stars - from our Sport, Recreation and Natural Therapies Department.
The grand final was a reply of an earlier see-sawing encounter between the two teams which resulted in DTF winning 8 to 7.
If the earlier encounter between the two teams was nail bitting, the grand final was even more awesome. Both teams played with adrenalin pumping through their veins, searching for the upper hand as they went goal for goal, and thrilling the large crowd with their sporting competitiveness. No sooner had one team gone ahead the other fired back to be level, and as the final siren was blown both teams were 6 apiece.
Extra time was called and both teams lifted to greater heights, trading blow for blow while the spectators were gob-smacked at the class of futsal being played, but the deadlock could not be broken with both teams scoring 2 goals.
With near exhaustion and nerves on edge, team members faced a penalty shoot out - who would be the first to crack?
The players lined up for a best of five shots each to determine the winner, but even this scenario resulted in an awe-inspiring and remarkable 4 all draw, and so the teams entered a golden goal penalty shoot out.
Once again the teams traded blow for blow .one all two all and suddenly it was all over, Multicultural Stars had prevailed, and they were the 2011 TREV Indoor Soccer Champions.
The spectators erupted giving a resounding applause to both teams - what a match - what a tournament - well done to all.
Written by Ingar Kirkland
Diary Cover Competition winner for 2010
5 October 2010
Congratulations to Fashion student Helen Poser who has won this year's Student Diary Cover Competition.
Helen, a first year student at Kangan Institute's Centre of Fashion, was inspired to create her design after learning about the competition's theme 'New pathways & directions.'
"I wanted to create something unique. In my head I saw the swirls and butterfly pattern which indicate all the different paths that students can take," she said.
Helen also credits her friend Amy Bullen for the eye-catching photography, which she used to interpret the theme.
"I wanted to show what different people can feel when they think about the future. Some are hopeful and excited about what is out there; at the same time people can feel overwhelmed and scared about where they are heading."
Driven by her creative impulses, Helen hopes one day to work in the fashion industry and gain experience working with alternative fashion and theatrical costume designs.
As winner of the competition, Helen Poser will be receiving a brand new iPad, courtesy of printing company Inspired Design. Congratulations also to second and third runners-up Luke Vella and Nathan Paterakis who will also receive gift vouchers for their efforts.
Bushfire Scholarship Fund
11 August 2010
The VTA (Victorian TAFE Association) has established a scholarship/support fund to assist TAFE students who have suffered loss or are experiencing financial hardship as a direct result of the Victorian bushfires of February 2009.
Students living independently, or with their parents, who have:
- received an emergency grant,
- a temporary living grant, or a
- re-establishment grant from the Department of Human Services
As a result of the Victorian bushfires in February 2009, are all eligible for assistance. Valid up until early 2011.
This includes:
- Tuition fees
- Materials fees
- Equipment
- Books or other specified study support
To determine your eligibility, please contact Kangan Institutes student welfare officer Yioula O'Connor on 03 9279 2494 or yo'connor@kangan.edu.au
Advertise with us
Student Diary 2011
We are now taking enquiries to advertise in the 2011 Student Diary. The Student Diary is an invaluable resource to all students and contains a yearly planner, A-Z list of information and other important information about Kangan Institute. Thousands are printed and distributed across all eight of our campuses and is a great way to communicate with our students.
If you would like to obtain a Student Diary advertising rate card for 2011 please email studentrec@kangan.edu.au or call 9279 2362.
Other advertising opportunities
Student Support & Recreation hosts a huge range of campus events, which attracts thousands of students every month throughout the year. There are numerous opportunities for your business to hold a stall at these events and promote your product and/or services to our students. We also welcome ideas for any free giveaways for students which could add value to your promotional campaign.
To see a list of our events for 2011 please click here. If you would like to know more information about being a stallholder for student events or other advertising opportunities please email studentrec@kangan.edu.au or call 9279 2362.
Support team updates
12 April 2010
New counsellor at Richmond campus
Student Support & Recreation are pleased to announce a new addition to the counseling team. Starting on Monday April 19, David Tonkin will be based at the Richmond campus in room G101 and will be offering both counseling and welfare services. He will also be available to meet students at other campuses by appointment. To make an appointment please call 9279 2511 or visit any Customer Service Centre.
Open chat time at Moreland campus
Another recent addition to the counselling team is Claudette Foley. She will be based at Broadmeadows every Monday and Tuesday and at Coburg and Moreland on Wednesdays. She is also available for open chat sessions every Wednesday morning at Moreland between 8am and 9.45am. No bookings are required, students can just turn up to the office next to reception.
Claudette is very welcoming and friendly so please don't hesitate to give her a call on extension 2311 if you have any questions.
Student Diary Cover Competition 2011
12 April 2010
Student Support & Recreation is now welcoming entries for the 2011 Student Diary Cover Competition! This year's first prize will be an Apple iPad, second prize a $200 voucher and third prize a $100 voucher. The competition is a great opportunity for students looking to build up their portfolio or to just express their creativity and have some fun.
The deadline for entries is on Friday July 23. If you would like to participate, please contact Jenika on 9279 2362 or email studentrec@kangan.edu.au to get the guidelines and templates.
New facilities at Kangan Institute for students
10 March 2010
Kangan Institute now has several sporting facilities available at Broadmeadows. These areas will enable students to burn off some energy or to relax.
The new sporting facilities at Broadmeadows include two basketball shooting areas (near Building J & C), a soccer goal (near Building H) and a synthetic turf volleyball court (near Building I). A bike storage shed near Building A will also assist those who ride a bike to school.
These projects have been made possible by The Centre for Youth who received funding to create the facilities.
Various projects around the other campuses are still in the works, so students will be updated once they are completed.
Students can access sport equipment for these areas by visiting the Student Recreation office at Broadmeadows, Building K.
There are also new facilities for all students to enjoy at Moreland. The prayer room, originally located in the student cafeteria, has now been moved to Level 1, Building A (across from the bathroom facilities).
The old location of the prayer room in the student cafeteria has now been refurbished as a female shower and locker room. If you would like to use the facilities but find that the door is locked, please enquire at the reception.
