Principal's Report 

Principal’s Report

Public Holiday 

A reminder to families that Wednesday 30th October is the Bendigo Cup holiday where the school will also be closed for the day. 

Courage and Crowns 

Our students in grades 4, 5 and 6 had a wonderful time learning with Megan Simpson from Courage and Crowns.  Thank you to Megan and our families for being involved in our evening session. 

Be Brave 

Our students in grades 4, 5 and 6 worked with the team from Bendigo Braves on the newly developed “Be Brave” program.  Students had the opportunity to practice their basketball skills during the session. 

First Aid & CPR Professional Learning 

On Friday our staff participated in First Aid & CPR Professional Learning.  A productive and informative day with Leah from Eclipse Education. 

Principal’s Awards 

Students are awarded a Principal’s Award when exemplary examples of student behaviour are observed by staff in the school.  Principal’s awards are a delightful component of the Positive Behaviours Intervention & Support (PBIS) Framework.  Students and staff within our school are very aware of the underpinning three expectations to be: Safe, Respectful and Responsible.  These expectations are what our staff are looking for when staff select their student of the week recipient.  

In the instance of a Principal’s award, staff nominate students for exemplary examples of being Safe, Respectful and Responsible.  The Principal’s award is then presented to the student at the next assembly with parents being invited to attend. 

Congratulations to Archer Heley, Denzel Rothacker, Clara Mowat, Dhrupad Binu, Thomas Eisten, Max Minster and Jaxon Steel. 

FIRE Carriers 

Next Friday, 1st November, our grade 5 students will be participating in a FIRE Carriers workshop.  Followed by a commissioning ceremony at 2:45 pm. We congratulate these grade 5s for taking on the responsibility of leading the school next year.   

World Teachers’ Day 

On 25 October 2024, we celebrate World Teachers' Day, honouring the incredible contributions our teachers make every day. Our teacher’s dedication, passion, and commitment shape the future of our students and make a lasting impact on their lives. 

Melbourne Cup Day Dress Up 

Tuesday 5th November, St Kilian’s School will embrace the fun and excitement of the Melbourne Cup. Students and staff are invited to dress up in free dress, to celebrate ‘the race that stops the nation’.  Whilst students are encouraged to get dressed up in a Melbourne Cup theme, it is optional and those students not wishing to do so can still participate by wearing free dress for the day. 

Term 4 events 

Pupil Free Day 

Friday 22nd November - Report Writing 

Absolutely Everybody End of Year Concert - Save the Date! 

St Kilian's is proud to present an end of year Dance Concert called Absolutely Everybody on Thursday 21st November. This wonderful event will be at The Shed (St Francis of the Fields PS, Strathfieldsaye). All families are warmly invited. All classes will perform a dance, ending with a big showcase! The first dance will begin at 6 pm 

St Kilian’s School Christmas Party - Save the Date! 

Our newly reformed Parents and Friends are hosting an event, the St Kilian’s School Christmas Party on Saturday 30th November (2 pm- 5 pm).  Fun for the whole family. 

$5 entry.  Food, craft, Santa and much more. 

Grade 6 Graduating Students Events 

• Friday December 6th – Graduation Disco 
• Thursday December 12th - St Kilian’s End of Year Mass and Graduation Ceremony 
• Friday December 13th - Grade 6 Big Day Out 
• Wednesday December 18th - Last day and final school assembly (farewell for graduating students) 

Transition 2025 Preps 

The 2025 Preps will be participating in transition sessions on Tuesday 19th November and Tuesday 26th  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. 

God Bless 

Kimberley McSweeney 

Principal