Principal's Report 

Principal’s Report

School Disco 

Friday nights at St Kilian’s Primary School are all about dancing, music, and fun! A big thank you to Mr. Podosky for dusting off the decks and getting the music pumping — the energy was fantastic! We’re also incredibly grateful to our amazing Parents and Friends group for organising such a wonderful event for our students. With over 200 students in attendance, it’s safe to say it was a night well worth having. A special shout-out to Luchiano Pizza for the delicious food — no one went home hungry! Thanks to everyone who helped make the night a success. 

If you would like to be involved with the Parents and Friends team in any way with future events, please do reach out at pandf@skbendigo.catholic.edu.au   

Courage and Codes: Supporting Young Men in Years 4–6 

Students in Years 4, 5, and 6 took part in a Courage & Codes session focused on building confidence, emotional awareness and respectful relationships. The session encouraged boys to understand and express their feelings in healthy ways, helping them build stronger friendships and safer, more caring communities. Courage & Codes challenges old ideas about what it means to be a boy, moving away from toughness, teasing and keeping emotions hidden. Instead, it promotes kindness, respect and positive connections with others. 

Funky Hair Day Success! 

On Monday, we proudly donated $246.80 to Headspace Bendigo, a local mental health organisation that provides vital support to young people in our community. 

Thank you to everyone who participated and contributed to making Funky Hair Day such a vibrant and meaningful event. Your support helps raise awareness and funds for youth mental health — and every crazy hairstyle made a difference. 

Soccer Tournament 

Grades 2 & 3 Imagine Live Concert at the Capital 

What a great day out…a quick walk to The Capital Theatre to see IMAGINE LIVE by Jolyon James based on the book ‘Imagine’ by Alison Lester.  

It’s about animals! It's about Imagination! It’s about our Home! 

Magical and meaningful, IMAGINE LIVE is a celebration of creativity, friendship and our precious natural world. With the help of the audience, performers play and sing their way through the pages of Imagine and quickly discover there is WAY more to these pages than they first thought. Spot a leopard, dive with a dolphin or dig up a dinosaur as this iconic book springs into life before your eyes. 

Grade 3 to 6 School Athletics 

On Monday 30th June the grade 3 to 6 students in the school will be participating in the School Athletics Carnival, being held at the La Trobe Athletics Track.  The students from grades 3 to 6 will be participating both running and field events, with the focus being on participation and fun. All students will earn points for their house, with a winner being announced at the end of the day.  In term 3 our grade prep to 2 students will participate in a tabloid sports event which will be a modified athletics event. 

2026 Foundation Enrolment Process 

Last Friday marked the official closing date for Foundation enrolments at St Kilian’s Primary School, and we are delighted to have received a strong number of applications. We sincerely thank all families for their interest in joining our school community. 

All applications have been reviewed in accordance with our enrolment policy, and offers were made on Friday, 6th June 2025. Families must either Accept or Decline the enrolment offer by Friday 20 June. 

If you have not yet submitted an application but wish to do so, please visit our school website: www.skbendigo.catholic.edu.au 

We look forward to welcoming new families into the St Kilian’s community! 

Enrolling in other grades  

We currently have space in all other grades across our school community, if you are interested, please contact the school office. 

Courage and Crowns 

We are so excited to be bringing Courage and Crowns to our school!  

Megan will be here on Wednesday 25th June. She will work with the girls during the school day and spend a special 1.5 hours with Mums and Girls during the evening from 6 pm in the St Kilian's Hall. 

Megan specialises in teaching young women about self-love and self-worth. She has seen the changes and gifts that learning to love yourself brings.  

Please save this date in your calendars and sign up via this link http://courageandcrowns.com/st-killians-bendigo-crowns 

To learn more about Courage and Crowns, you can go to: courageandcrowns.com 

Upcoming events 

Week 9 

• 25th June:12 pm Courage and Crowns School Day Session Grade 4/5/6  
• 25th June: 6 pm Courage and Crowns Mother and Daughter Session  

Week 10 

• 30th June: Grade 3-6 Athletics  
• 4th July: Term 2 Ends 

God Bless 

Kimberley McSweeney 

Principal