Principal's Report 

Principal’s Report

Supervision of Students

The school grounds will open at 8:30 am and classes begin at 9.00 am (music begins at 8:57 am to alert our community to move to their classrooms).  Students are supervised in the yard from 8:30 am.  Classrooms will open at 8:50 am (unless inclement weather).  Our first break will occur from 11:00 am-11:40 am and the second break is from 1:50 pm-2:30 pm with dismissal at 3:30 pm.  

Catholic Swimming Carnival

Tuesday 20th February is the Catholic Swimming Carnival.  On Monday students participated in a trial event and were selected to represent our school in the Catholic Swimming Carnival.  Thank you to Mrs Vaughan for your preparation for this event.

Marong Cup

The Marong Cup occurring this Saturday 17 February, is a great opportunity for the parents and students of the school to engage in a fun social event. Our school is responsible for hosting the Lawn BBQ and requires volunteers to make this a success.  

3 Way Conversations - Meet and Greet Sessions

On 13th, 20th and 21st February, parents/caregivers, (along with their child) will have the opportunity to meet their classroom teacher. During each 20 minute meeting, parents/caregivers, along with the child, will provide information to the teacher that they may not already know.

As the meeting is early in the year, it is important to know that the teacher will not have any up-to-date Assessment data at this point in time.

Please make an appointment with your child’s teacher, via PAM.  If you are unable to attend, please email your child’s classroom teacher so alternative arrangements can be made.  Bookings on PAM will be available from today.

School Uniform

Correct school uniform is required and the following rules should be observed:

(a) Complete school uniform should be worn on every normal school day, right shoes, socks, jumpers and hats.

(b) School tracksuit and sneakers are to be worn only on Phys Ed/Sports/Gym days.

(c) If full school uniform or tracksuit is not worn on the appropriate day, a written explanation should be given to your child's class teacher.

(d) Hair should be neatly tied back if it is shoulder length or below.

(e) Students remain under the sports shed veranda if they are not wearing a hat during terms 1&4.

(f) Jewellery, a wristwatch may be worn. A plain neck-chain may only be worn if it includes a small cross, crucifix or Christian medallion. Earrings, sleeper or studs. Nail Polish is not to be worn.

Opening Mass

The St Kilian's Primary School Opening Mass will be held on Tuesday 27th February at 6 pm in the St Kilian’s Church.  The school community will gather together for the first time to celebrate the 2024 school year with Mass at St Kilian’s Church. The Mass will begin at 6.00 pm, followed by a BYO picnic for all families in the school grounds. All families are encouraged to attend and to join in and celebrate the beginning of the school year and to welcome new students and families to the school. During the Mass, new Preps will be accompanied by their Grade 6 buddies as well as the Grade 6 students being presented with their Leadership badges. A reminder that students wear neat casual clothes and sit with their families during the Mass.

Grade 6 Camp

Grade 6 Camp is a valuable experience that provides students with an opportunity to further their learning and social skills development in a non-school setting. The Canberra camp focuses on the Civics and Citizenship curriculum area incorporating an understanding of how we’re governed and our Australian identity. Students develop independence, social skills and deeper conceptual understandings through the direct experience of appropriate camps.  Dates: Tuesday 12th March (arrive at school at 7:00 am for a 7:15 am departure) - Friday 15th March (approx 5:30 pm). 

Upcoming events

Week 4

• 20th February: Catholic Swimming Sports
• 20th February: 3 Way Conversations- Meet and Greet Sessions
• 21st February: 3 Way Conversations- Meet and Greet Sessions
• 21st February: Prep Rest Day

Week 5

• 27th February: Opening Mass
• 28th February: Prep Rest Day
• 29th February: Leap Day
• 1st March: Division Swimming
• 1st March: Grade 2 Excursion - Rosalind Park History

God Bless 

Kimberley McSweeney  

Principal