The Kilmore International School is set to move to a new purpose built campus and will adopt a new name to reflect the change.
The new name, ‘Colmont’ is derived from two elements, col, the lowest point between two peaks, and mont, the peak.
From Friday, July 1, The Kilmore International School will be officially changed to Colmont School.
The name change comes about as the board of directors introduced a number of changes for the school to thrive and advance.
Principal Peter Cooper said the school has not owned the property at White Street, the surrounding boarding houses, or the name as it was granted under a licence agreement.
“The name of any institution is its identity, perhaps none more so than a school, as the name of a school holds powerful memories of childhood, adolescence, friendships, mentors, success, to name but a few. It also provides a focus for the hopes and ambitions of those who seek to join it,” Dr Cooper said.
Another change the school will be looking towards implementing includes expanding enrolment to allow for prep to year 2 pupils from the beginning of 2023, as they currently only cater to years 3-12.
Parents, students and staff have been advised of the situation and will continue to be updated as the changes progress.
“I can assure our entire school community that our standards of teaching, our quality staff, our approach to learning, our principles and our values are not changing,” Dr Cooper said.
Helena Abdou
