Principal's Report 

Principal’s Report

Grade 3 to 6 - School Athletics 

On Monday 30th June the grade 3 to 6 students in the school will be participating in the School Athletics Carnival, being held at the La Trobe Athletics Track.  The students from grades 3 to 6 will be participating both running and field events, with the focus being on participation and fun. All students will earn points for their house, with a winner being announced at the end of the day.  In term 3 our grade prep to 2 students will participate in a tabloid sports event which will be a modified athletics event. 

Congratulations Bishop Shane MacKinlay 

It is with absolute pride that we congratulate Bishop Shane MacKinlay on his appointment as Archbishop of Brisbane. 

Bishop Shane at the opening of the Iona Building in 2022. 

Wellness Wednesdays 

Wellness Wednesday occurs each Wednesday of Term 2, where students engage in activities that promote well-being, collaboration, and fun. A variety of activities are offered, encouraging students to take a break from regular routines and focus on their physical, emotional, and social wellness.   

These activities may include yoga sessions, mindfulness exercises, team-building games, outdoor sports or creative arts. Wellness Wednesday provides an opportunity for students to relax, recharge, and develop skills that support their overall well-being. 

Feast Day Celebrations  

Wednesday 2nd July, the school will be celebrating the St Kilian’s Feast Day.  Although the feast day officially falls in the school holidays (8th July), as a school we thought it is important to celebrate ‘who we are’ by honouring our Patron Saint, Saint Kilian.  

Semester 1 Student Reports & Learning Conversations 

Over the past week, our staff have been gathering valuable information about each student’s learning progress. This has included summative assessments, and a review of the learning data collected throughout the semester. These insights will inform each student’s Semester 1 Report, which will be a comprehensive summary of their learning and growth during the first half of 2025. Reports will be made available to families via SIMON on the last Thursday of this term. 

To further support student learning, we will hold Learning Conversations early next term on the following dates: Tuesday 29th July, Wednesday 30th July and Tuesday 5th August. 

Learning Conversations are a valuable opportunity for parents, students, and teachers to come together to reflect on learning achievements, review work samples, and set goals for the remainder of the year. These 15–20-minute meetings allow students to share their learning journey, describe challenges they have faced, and identify areas for future growth. We strongly encourage all families to take part. If you are unable to attend during these times, please contact your child’s classroom teacher to make alternative arrangements. 

2026 Foundation Enrolment Process 

Friday 23 May marked the official closing date for Foundation enrolments at St Kilian’s Primary School, and we are delighted to have received a strong number of applications. We sincerely thank all families for their interest in joining our school community. 

If you have not yet submitted an application but wish to do so, please visit our school website: www.skbendigo.catholic.edu.au 

We look forward to welcoming new families into the St Kilian’s community! 

Enrolling in Other Grades  

We currently have space in all other grades across our school community. If you are interested, please contact the school office. 

Courage and Crowns 

We are so excited to be bringing Courage and Crowns to our school!  

Megan will be here on Wednesday 25th June. She will work with the girls during the school day and spend a special 1.5 hours with Mums and Girls during the evening from 6 pm in the St Kilian's Hall. 

Megan specialises in teaching young women about self-love and self-worth. She has seen the changes and gifts that learning to love yourself brings.  

Please save this date in your calendars and sign up via this link http://courageandcrowns.com/st-killians-bendigo-crowns 

To learn more about Courage and Crowns, you can go to: courageandcrowns.com 

Upcoming events 

Week 10 

• 30th June: Grade 3-6 Athletics  
• 2nd July: Feast Day Celebration Mass 9:15 am 
• 4th July: Term 2 Ends 2:15 pm 

Term 3 

• 21st July: Term 3 Commences 

God Bless 

Kimberley McSweeney 

Principal