Principal’s Report

Advent

The third week of Advent we remember the gift of joy we have in Christ. We remember the joy that Mary felt when the angel Gabriel told her that a special child would be born to her - a child who would save and deliver all people. Joy is the gift we all receive from the unconditional love Christ has for us.

Advent Prayer of Joy

Loving God, we thank you for the joy you bring us.

Help us prepare our hearts for the Lord’s coming by helping us see that Christ came for every person we meet wherever we go.

We ask this in the name of the one born in Bethlehem, Jesus our Lord.

Amen

Assembly Presentation - Grade 2

I sincerely thank the grade 2 students and teachers for their presentation on Monday of the Christmas Nativity. It was an excellent meaningful experience, including a lamb, a baby and violinist.

St Kilian’s School Christmas Appeal

Our ’Angel Tree’ is filling up. Thank you families for your donations. Your kindness is truly amazing! Please continue your donations to Vinnies via our tree.

School Staffing

The class teachers for the 2025 year have been set, with the students finding out yesterday who their teachers are during their Orientation session. This is a very anxious yet exciting time for both staff and students as they prepare to experience what 2025 holds for them. Managing the placement of students in classes for 2025 is a complex and time consuming process. What is assured is the genuine care and consideration the staff and school take for every student when placing them in classes for the following year, with the hope that they flourish and reach their full potential in all aspects of schooling. Parents, you play an important role in ensuring you provide the hope and enthusiasm for the year to come for your child; having a positive attitude will help your child dismiss any concerns or worries they may have.

Please note the information shared on Monday, Sharee Whiteacre has been seconded to St Peter's Primary School as Deputy Principal for Terms 1 and 2 in 2025. Therefore the grade 4 classroom will be taught by Carolyn Maher whilst the advertising of a part-time position occurs. Updates will be provided to families once the appropriate processes have taken place.

The school classroom and specialist teachers for 2025 are as follows:

2025 St Kilian's School Staffing

Grade Prep:

Hayley Edwards

Alyssa Cole

Grade 1:

James Whiteacre

Grade 2:

Amanda Patton

Leah Pollock

Grade 3:

Jocelyn Williams

Jack Sampson

Grade 4:

Gemma Flanagan

Carolyn Maher and Sharee Whiteacre

Grade 5:

Emma Macnee

Greg Williams

Grade 6:

Rachael McLean

Steve Hammer

Specialist Staff:

Art/Languages: Sharnee Landinguin

PE: Alana Vaughan

Music: Sharon Bourke

Health/Technologies/Library: Melinda Gibson

Intervention: Carmel House

Release: Hayley Smith

Executive Leadership Team:

Principal: Kimberley McSweeney

Deputy Principal - Catholic Identity & Pastoral Wellbeing: Miggy Podosky

Senior Leader - Learning Diversity: Carolyn Maher

Senior Leader - Learning & Teaching: Sharee Whiteacre

Middle Leadership Team:

Pedagogy Leader: James Whiteacre and Steve Hammer

Pedagogy Leader: Data Analyst: Allira Holmes

Mental Health and Wellbeing Leader: Daisy Antonowicz

Administration Staff: Vicki Whiting and Lara Knight

Learning Support Staff: Tara McMahon, Darcey Lloyd, Christine Beer, Erin Bourke and Gadis Ginting

Maintenance & Gardening: Bruce Kiley

Uniform & Tuckshop: Jacinta Martin

End of Year Mass

Our End of Year Mass and Graduation ceremony will be celebrated on Thursday 12th December 6 pm.

Final School assembly

Our Final School Assembly will be celebrated on Wednesday 18th December 2:30 pm. This is the final farewell for graduating students.

Students will be dismissed at 3:30 pm.

Start of 2025

School commences for Grades 1-6 students on Thursday 30th January and Grade Prep students on Friday 31st January.

God Bless

Kimberley McSweeney

Principal

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