| 词条 | Kilmore International School |
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|name = The Kilmore International School |logo = |image = |image_size = |alt = |caption = |motto = |motto_translation = |location = |streetaddress = |region = |city = Kilmore |state = Victoria |postcode = 3764 |country = Australia |coordinates = {{coord|37|18|10|S|144|57|9|E|region:AU-VIC_type:edu|display=inline,title}} |type = |denomination = |patron = |established = 1990 |founded = |opened = |founder = |founders = |status = |closed = |principal = |principal_label = |headmistress = |headmaster = |chaplain = |staff = |teaching_staff = |grades = |employees = |years = |gender = |enrolment = |enrolment_as_of = |classrooms = |campus = |campus type = |houses = |colours = |slogan = |song = |communities = |homepage = {{URL|www.kilmore.vic.edu.au}} |footnotes = |picture = |picture_caption = |picture2 = |picture_caption2 = }} The Kilmore International School (TKIS) is in Kilmore, Victoria, Australia. It offers academic education which is considered unique in Australia in preparing all the students for the Diploma of International Baccalaureate, to facilitate worldwide university entry. HistoryThe Kilmore International School is modelled on international schools overseas. The school itself is approximately 1 hour from Victoria's Tullamarine Airport (or 40 minutes if you take the Mickelam Road route) situated in the township of Kilmore in the outskirts of Melbourne. It was established in 1990, not so much to fill an ‘education gap’ within the region to the north of Melbourne, but to provide a very different education experience for both international students and local students and who wished to study in an international environment. The buildings of the school were originally built in 1887 by the Marist Brothers and became the Kilmore Convent for girls. When Assumption College became a co-educational school, the Kilmore Convent closed down through not being able to sustain numbers at the school. The buildings were vacated in the early 1980s and stood empty until being purchased by the current owners. The new owners renovated and modernised the existing buildings. New classrooms including a library, science wing, drama and music wing, art rooms, computer rooms, general classrooms along with staffrooms were added over the next fifteen years as well as a dormitory for girls. In addition to these new buildings 10 homes have been purchased, either adjacent to or near the school, to accommodate boarding students. These homes have been extended and renovated to give students ensuite bathrooms and twin share rooms. The school commenced classes in May 1990 with only 4 students. By the end of the 1990 school year, 22 students were attending. Student population has steadily grown over the past 15 years. Between 1990 and 1995, at least six persons acting as Principal or Deputy-Principal failed to complete their contracts with the current owners. The current TKIS principal is Mr. Andrew Taylor. Campus and facilitiesThe main campus is in Kilmore, Victoria. It is located approximately 1.5 km from the town centre. The main Campus is located on 40 white street, but we are everywhere. Music & Arts DepartmentThe most influential head of the music department was Mr William Howard. Legendary cello player. Now its Ms Stringer, she's really cool and shout out to the year 10-12 students - you guys are great. International Baccalaureate curriculumThe International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IBDP) has been used by TKIS since 1990. Courses for years 3 to 12 (inclusive) are offered to promote "pursuit of academic excellence" for students seeking to complete their education within a secure environment. The IBDP is internationally recognised and depending on a score out of 45 split between 6 subjects worth 7 marks each and 3 marks from a philosophical study known as "Theory of Knowledge" or better known as "TOK" and a 4000 word research project known as the "Extended Essay". Assuming a student achieves the highest possible IB score, 45, the student is eligible to enrol into prestigious universities throughout the world. Assuming we are not human...thanks. Subjects are split up into 7 subjects with a compulsory social science, natural science, native language, mathematics, TOK and secondary language and another further elective of any of the previous mentioned fields of study. These subjects are of course all compulsory. Each subject varies in difficulty; split between 'High Level,' and 'Standard Level.' The difficulty of some of the subjects may equate to first year university studies. To sum it up, IB is difficult. IB students get no sleep, we are zombies. Smart zombies though. IB kids are geniuses and we survive hell. English and other languagesAll courses are taught in English with strong ESL (English as a Second Language) support in conjunction with normal academic subjects. All international boarding students are encouraged to practice their English by interacting with others. The school also offers a wide range of languages including Chinese Mandarin, Hindi, German, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese and Thai. Most languages are taught to the native language level by native speaking staff members. TraditionsFootball (soccer) is one of the main competitive games students enjoy playing at the school. This is against the trend of the local area where Australian Rules is the preferred code. The King of Soccer (KOS) Tournament is held every year between Yr. 12's and the teachers. Basketball is also very commonly played, without umpiring and fair teams are sorted based on ability not number of players. Every year the school holds two House Sport events. In 2014, The 'House Music' competition was added, which occurred within the school's housing system. The 4 houses; Red, Green, Yellow and Blue competed for the House Music Trophy. The winners for 2018 were Yellow House aka Rutledge. (We finally won after so many years!!) There is also our open day which we call international day. This is pretty much the best day all year. Everyone is free from class and we share our cultures with each other. There is lots of food and games. The students wear traditional clothes and actually have fun. See also
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