Principal's Report 

Principal’s Report

CES School Engagement Surveys 2023

CES Ltd are asking all parents, children (Grade 4-6) and staff to complete an online survey regarding our school.  Families were randomly selected to participate and received information last week.  If you have not received an email regarding the survey and are willing to complete it please email Lara (office@skbendigo.catholic.edu.au)  We really encourage as many families as possible to complete the survey as we value your time and feedback.   Please note individualised passwords are required for the survey.

Pupil Free Day

Monday 16th October will be a pupil free day for staff to engage in professional development in the areas of first aid and wellbeing.

Region Athletics

On Monday 9th October we had nine students represent our school at the Regional Athletics Championships in Bendigo. These students were Angus Mitchell, Elijah Willits, Ivy Pinner, Abby Colt, Emma Colt, Mila Chapman, Miranda Nguyen, Georgia Rankin and Isabelle McEvoy. Well done to all students for their magnificent efforts on the day, we are so proud of all of you. 

Congratulations to the following students who qualified for the State Championships:

Ivy Pinner: 2nd High Jump

Elijah Willits: 2nd 800m

Abby Colt: 1st Triple Jump, 1st 100m

Isabelle McEvoy: 2nd High Jump

Emma Colt: 2nd Triple Jump, 1st 80m Hurdles

Well done everyone!

Public Holiday

A reminder to families that Wednesday 1st November is the Bendigo Cup holiday where the school will also be closed for the day.

Transition 2024 Preps

The 2024 Preps will be participating in transition sessions on Tuesday 21st November and Tuesday 28th November.  During these sessions we invite parents and carers to a coffee and chat session in the school library and would love the assistance of current families to make them feel welcome.  If you are able to assist during these times 9:15am – 10:00am and/or 10:15am – 11:00am please email principal@skbendigo.catholic.edu.au This is a great opportunity for new parents to ask questions of current families and get to know others.

Sunsmart & Summer Uniform

Term 4 (and Term 1) students are required to wear the St Kilian’s sunhat during recess and lunch, and in general, any outside activity. New hats are available from the uniform shop for $12 if a new one is to be purchased. Students also begin the transition into summer uniform. The school’s uniform shop continues to fill orders via the QKR app.

All students are able to transition out of their winter uniform and wear their summer uniform for the beginning of week 3. I have asked the students to continue to uphold the high standards of wearing the correct uniform, which they have set from the beginning of the year. I ask for the parents' support in ensuring the students are wearing the correct uniform, in particular, the correct socks and no brand names. It is time for hats to be worn at school, everyday for the remainder of the year. I also ask that sport uniforms are only worn on the classes’ sport days. I thank you in advance for your assistance with this matter.

St Kilian’s School Uniform

St Kilian’s School is seeking parent opinion/feedback on our current school uniform.  This survey is to determine appropriate considerations in regards to this topic.  We are not anticipating any changes to our uniform however are seeking to gain clarity to the needs of our community. Click link here

Prep-2 Gym Program

Our students in prep, one and two will be participating in a gymnastics program at Palmer’s gym over the coming weeks.  We hope they enjoy these sessions together.

2024 Students

Planning for the 2024 school year has begun. To assist with this process, if you know your child (in Grade Prep to 5) will be leaving St Kilian’s School at the end of the year, except the graduating Grade 6 class, could you please inform me via email or a letter of your intentions as soon as possible. By doing this, it will assist in organising staffing and class numbers for the 2024 school year. I thank you for your assistance, in advance, for the parents who this applies to.

God Bless 

Kimberley McSweeney 

Principal