St Kilian's School Newsletter

Pastoral Wellbeing

Attendance

As we begin Term 3, we want to thank all our families for your continued efforts in supporting your child’s attendance. Being at school every day makes a real difference - not just academically, but socially and emotionally too. Each day at school helps students build friendships, develop confidence, practise routines, and feel connected to their learning community. Even small absences can impact their sense of belonging and continuity, which are so important for wellbeing and success. 

 

📈 Looking Back – Attendance in Terms 1 & 2 

Our whole school average attendance across the first half of the year was 90.96%. Several classes achieved particularly strong results, with Prep HE, 1JW, 2LP and 3JW all maintaining averages above 94%. 

 

A special congratulations to the 26 students who achieved 100% attendance in Term 2, and to the 10 students who haven’t missed a single day all year so far! You can read more about these amazing efforts in the attendance awards section. 

 

🎯 Looking Ahead – Our Term 3 Attendance Goals 

This term, we’re aiming to: 

  • Increase our whole school average to above 92% 
  • Reduce unexplained absences by encouraging communication between home and school 
  • Support every family to develop consistent routines that help children arrive at school on time, ready to learn 

✅ How You Can Help at Home 

Here are some practical ways you can support your child’s attendance: 

  • Stick to consistent sleep and wake times, even on weekends 
  • Lay out uniforms and pack bags the night before to ease morning stress 
  • Talk positively about school—help your child look forward to learning and seeing friends 
  • Reach out early if your child is feeling worried or reluctant about school—we’re here to help 

Together, we can build strong habits that set our children up for long-term success. 

If you’d like to discuss your child’s attendance or need support with routines or transitions, please don’t hesitate to contact your child’s teacher or a member of the wellbeing team. 

Here’s to a strong and settled Term 3! 

 

🌟 100% Attendance – Term 2 

A huge shoutout to the students who attended every single day of Term 2! This is a wonderful achievement that reflects resilience, routine, and commitment. Congratulations to: 

Paisley Hopkin (0AC), Naeun Kim (0AC), Max Kennedy (0HE), Hendrix Neate (0HE), Sullivan Nebauer (0HE), Leo Crameri (1JW), Caroline O'Callaghan (1JW), Alexander Spinelli (1JW), Chelsea Malavisi (2AP), Darcy Mee (2AP), Jakobe Jenkins (2LP), Eva Reilly (3JS), Bonnie Wylie (3JS), Ollie Ender (3JW), Louis Hartley (3JW), Jamison Higgins (3JW), Aubrey Higgins (3JW), Jemima Keane (3JW), Nidhi Nimal (4GF), Pearl Patton (4GF), Riaan Desai (4MW), Henry Howitt (4MW), William McSweeney (5EM), Josiah Patton (5EM), George Kornmann (5GW), and Milla Reilly (6SH). 

 

🏅 100% Attendance – All Year (Term 1 & 2) 

An extra special congratulations to those students who have achieved perfect attendance for the entire year so far. These students have not missed a single day in both Term 1 and Term 2 - an incredible accomplishment! 

 

Sullivan Nebauer (0HE), Caroline O'Callaghan (1JW), Jakobe Jenkins (2LP), Eva Reilly (3JS), Louis Hartley (3JW), Aubrey Higgins (3JW), Nidhi Nimal (4GF), Riaan Desai (4MW), Henry Howitt (4MW), and George Kornmann (5GW). 

We are so proud of you! 

 

Seeking Assistance? 

If your family is finding it difficult to get to school regularly, please know that we are here to help. You’re encouraged to speak with your child’s classroom teacher or reach out to our Wellbeing Team – Mrs. Antonowicz, Mrs. McSweeney or Mr. Podosky – for support. 

We can assist in a variety of ways, including: 

  • Creating a positive morning routine to reduce stress before school 
  • Helping your child feel safe and connected at school 
  • Offering support for separation anxiety or school-based worries 
  • Adjusting your child’s transition into the classroom 
  • Working with families to make a plan that suits your situation 

Please don’t hesitate to reach out – we’re here to work with you and your child every step of the way. 

If you know that your child won’t be attending school, please contact the office and let them know that your child will be away!  

PBIS

Leave No Trace 

This week, our Positive Behaviour Blitz at school is all about “Leave No Trace.” We are learning the importance of being respectful, responsible, and safe in how we treat our belongings in the classroom and on the yard. 

Leave No Trace means showing care for our environment, shared spaces, and each other by making sure we don’t leave mess, damage, or harm behind. It reminds us to respect the places we learn and play in and leave them as we found them - or even better. 

 

This connects to our school values: 

Respectful – We treat all spaces with care. Example: We walk around plants and artworks instead of stepping on or over them. 

Safe – We keep areas clean and clear so everyone can use them safely. Example: We put away sports equipment and pick up rubbish so others don’t trip or slip. 

Responsible – We take ownership of our own mess and help others do the same. Example: We tidy our workspace, push in our chairs, and pack up shared materials even if we didn’t use them. 

By living these values, we show that we care for our school, our environment, and our community. 

 

How You Can Support at Home: 

You can help reinforce these important messages at home by: 

  • Encouraging your child to clean up after themselves (e.g., packing away toys, clearing their plate) 
  • Talking about the importance of leaving shared spaces tidy for others 
  • Practising how to care for the environment (e.g., putting rubbish in the bin, recycling properly) 
  • Praising efforts to be responsible for personal belongings and shared items 

When families and schools work together, we build consistent habits that help children thrive socially, emotionally - and as caretakers of their world. 

As part of our school-wide PBIS (Positive Behaviour Interventions and Supports) focus, we’re helping students learn and practise what it means to be respectful, responsible, and safe not only with others, but also with the spaces and environment they use every day. With your support, we can help children build lifelong habits that reflect pride in themselves and their surroundings.