Boarders ring in end of year cheer
Torres Strait Kaziw Meta (TSKM) celebrated their graduating Year 12 Boarders with a Ringers Western themed extravaganza at Waiben Boats Club, last week. The intimate evening kicked off with delicious kai kai prepared by TSKM houseparents, followed by a presentation of gifts, a slideshow recap of the year, and a disco hosted by Uncle Mick […]
Torres Strait Kaziw Meta Makes History at FNQ Junior Schools Cup
Ten Year 7 and 8 girls represented Torres Strait Kaziw Meta in the Far North Queensland Junior Schools Cup. As the only team representing a boarding house rather than a school, the girls made history and were Kaziw Meta’s first-ever volleyball team to travel to Cairns to compete in a tournament. With more than six […]
Colour, Culture & Connection at Torres Strait Kaziw Meta
The second weekend of Term 4 was bright and filled with connection and culture for Torres Strait Kaziw Meta boarders. On Saturday, boarders visited their Elders at Star of the Sea (SOS), learning from their akas and athes who passed down generational knowledge and cultural stories. To express their gratitude, boarders danced and sang ailan […]
More laptops for Torres Strait Kaziw Meta Boarders
Another 85 laptops were donated to Torres Strait Kaziw Meta (TSKM), this time from the generous team at LiteHaus International as part of their Digital Inclusion Program. Last week, a team from LiteHaus made the trek north to present Boarders with refurbished laptops that they will take home after the school term. Although LiteHaus Founder […]
Over 160 families unite to celebrate NAIDOC with Torres Strait Kaziw Meta
Torres Strait Kaziw Meta held its annual NAIDOC celebration with boarders and their families over the weekend. During the day, boarders participated in cultural activities and intensive workshops facilitated by visiting parents and cultural practitioners who imparted cultural knowledge and language teachings. Feasting preparations were underway by Saturday lunchtime for the gala feasting and dance […]
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Lifeline for the Digital Divide: Torres Strait Kaziw Meta Receives 80 Donated Laptops to Empower Boarders
Torres Strait Kaziw Meta has received 80 refurbished laptops as part of a national initiative to bridge the digital divide in one of Australia’s most remote regions; Zenadth Kes (Torres Strait). The donation comes through the First Nations Device Bank (FNDB), an innovative program launched by WorkVentures in 2024 with the support of ACCAN and […]
Beep Beep: Boarders Behind the Wheel
Boarders and House Parents gathered in song last Friday to bless their brand-new learner driver car at Torres Strait Kaziw Meta (TSKM). For the first time ever TSKM Boarders and staff would be able to apply for their leaner licences and accrue driving hours, under the guidance of accredited driving instructor – local Torres Strait […]
Future Zenadth Kes Leaders Represent Torres Strait Kaziw Meta at Queensland Forum
Five Torres Strait Kaziw Meta Senior Boarders were selected to participate in the Queensland ABSA Boarding Leaders Forum, held in Townsville during National Boarding Week (11 – 17 May). Zion Guligo (Yr 11) Jake Mooka (Yr 11) Marie Ahmat (Yr 11), Josephine David (Yr 11) and Salome David Yr 11) were the first Torres Strait […]
Threads of Connection: Torres Strait Kaziw Meta Celebrates National Boarding Week in S.T.Y.L.E
Last week, Torres Strait Kaziw Meta celebrated National Boarding Week 2025 (11–17 May) and this year’s theme: Threads of Connection, with activities that encouraged bonding and belonging. Boarding houses opened the week collaborating with each other to design banners that captured the strength and unity of the Torres Strait Kaziw Meta community. They also hosted dinners and shared cards of gratitude and acknowledgement with each other, and their house […]