St Kilian's School Newsletter

Pastoral Wellbeing

Attendance

As we move into the final weeks of Term 2, we’re pleased to report an encouraging improvement in student attendance across the school. 

 

✅ Week 7 saw our whole school attendance rise to 91.29%, reversing the small declines of the previous weeks. We also had a fantastic increase in the number of students with perfect attendance – 189 students attended every day last week, up by 31 from the week before! 

 

👏 A big shoutout to classes like Prep HE, 2AP, 3JW, 5GW and 6RM, all of which made significant improvements this week. In particular, Prep HE jumped more than 12% in one week, reaching an impressive 98.21%! 

📉 While some classes experienced a slight dip in attendance, such as 1JW and 4GF, we’ll continue working together to support consistent attendance across the school. 

Overall, the term has seen some fluctuations, but the recent bounce back in Week 7 is a positive sign as we build momentum heading toward the end of term. Thank you for your continued efforts in helping your children arrive at school each day, ready to learn and connect with others. 

 

Week 7 Attendance Highlights – At a Glance 

  • ✅ Whole school attendance increased to 91.29%, up from 90.07% the previous week. 
  • 🎯 189 students achieved 100% attendance, a jump of 31 students from Week 6. 
  • ⭐ Prep HE recorded a huge lift to 98.21% – the biggest improvement across the school (+12.02%). 
  • 🔼 Other strong improvements: 
  • 2AP rose to 95.63% (+5.13%) 
  • 3JW climbed to 90.85% (+4.53%) 
  • 5GW improved to 92.36% (+5.69%) 
  • 6RM lifted to 90.97% (+4.30%) 
  • 🧡 Consistently high performers this term include 3JS and Prep HE. 
  • 🧐 A few classes had slight dips – we’ll continue supporting those students to return to regular attendance. 
  • 📅 With a few weeks left in the term, let’s keep up the momentum and finish strong! 

Let’s keep up the great work! 

 

How You Can Help 

  • Try to book medical or family appointments outside of school hours where possible. 
  • Let us know if you’re finding mornings tricky – we’re here to help. 
  • Remember that even one or two days away per fortnight adds up over the year. 

Thank you for being our partners in learning and wellbeing. Every day at school makes a difference! 

 

Keeping Sick Students Home 

A reminder to all families: if your child is unwell, please keep them at home to rest and recover fully before returning to school. This helps keep our school community healthy and ensures students can engage positively when they are here. 

If your child is absent, please make sure to notify the school via our usual communication channels. 

Thank you for your continued support in building strong, healthy routines for all our students. 

 

Seeking Assistance? 

If your family is finding it difficult to get to school regularly, please know that we are here to help. You’re encouraged to speak with your child’s classroom teacher or reach out to our Wellbeing Team – Mrs. Antonowicz, Mrs. McSweeney or Mr. Podosky – for support. 

We can assist in a variety of ways, including: 

  • Creating a positive morning routine to reduce stress before school 
  • Helping your child feel safe and connected at school 
  • Offering support for separation anxiety or school-based worries 
  • Adjusting your child’s transition into the classroom 
  • Working with families to make a plan that suits your situation 

Please don’t hesitate to reach out – we’re here to work with you and your child every step of the way. 

If you know that your child won’t be attending school, please contact the office and let them know that your child will be away!  

PBIS 

This week, our Positive Behaviour Blitz at school is all about “Out of Bounds.” This week, we’re learning how to be Respectful, Responsible, and Safe by staying in the right areas at school. 

We’re teaching students that some areas—like the front office, staff areas, and certain playground zones—are not for student use unless they have permission. This is all about keeping everyone safe, respectful, and responsible. 

What Does “Out of Bounds” Mean? 

  • Some places at school are not for students to use unless a teacher says it’s okay. These areas are out of bounds because we want to keep everyone safe and learning. 

Why We Stay Out of Out-of-Bounds Areas 

  • We stay out of out-of-bounds areas to help keep everyone safe, respectful, and responsible at school. 
  • Safe: Some areas aren’t made for kids to play or walk through—they might have things that could hurt you or others. 
  • Respectful: Teachers use these spaces to work and meet, so we need to give them privacy and show we trust their space. 
  • Responsible: When we follow the rules about where we can and can’t go, it helps the whole school run smoothly and keeps everyone on track. 
  • Even if you're just passing through, being in an out-of-bounds area without permission can be unsafe and unfair to others. That’s why it’s important to always ask a teacher first! 

How You Can Support at Home: 

  • Talk with your child about what “out of bounds” means and why those rules are important. 
  • Praise your child when they follow instructions at home—linking it back to making good choices at school too. 
  • Ask questions like: 
  • “Where are the places you’re not allowed to go at school?” 
  • “What do you do if you’re not sure you’re allowed somewhere?” 

Together, we can build a culture of safety, trust, and care. When families and schools work together, we build consistent habits that help children thrive socially, emotionally—and as caretakers of their world. 

As part of our school-wide PBIS (Positive Behaviour Interventions and Supports) focus, we’re helping students learn and practise what it means to be respectful, responsible, and safe not only with others, but also with the spaces and environment they use every day. With your support, we can help children build lifelong habits that reflect pride in themselves and their surroundings.