Principal's Report 

Principal’s Report

Division Cricket 

Congratulations to our grade 6 teams who participated in the Division Cricket.  You all did an amazing job. 

Water Safety Gr 3-6 

Last Thursday our students in grades 3 to 6 participated in a water safety workshop. The program is designed to empower students to make safe water-related decisions while enjoying their local waterways. 

FIRE Carriers 

This 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.   

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 

Term 4 dates 

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. Further details to come. 

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 - Gr 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