Principal's message

Welcome back! 

We've had a smooth start to the year at St Monica’s, with students returning excited and settling into routine. 

Our students have been active in swimming events across Bendigo this week, and it was heartening to receive wonderful feedback—twice!—about their positive behaviour in the community. The pride they show in representing St Monica’s with respect and integrity is always great to hear, and we look forward to seeing this continue throughout the year.

This year, all CES schools launched Magnify Sandhurst, and over the first four weeks, we've began implementing InitiaLit, OCHRE Literacy & OCHRE Numeracy. After months of preparation, we’re excited to see these programs enhance learning outcomes, guided by our commitment: Every Student, Every Teacher, Every School, Every Day!

Parking Services from the City of Greater Bendigo have contacted our school to request that we share the following important information with our school community.

The illegal parking of vehicles near our school poses a significant safety risk to children, pedestrians, and other road users. Parents are reminded to follow all parking restrictions when dropping off and collecting children to help ensure a safe environment for everyone.

Motorists must:

• Not stop in "No Stopping" areas, even briefly, regardless of whether the engine is running.
• Not park next to a continuous yellow edge line, on nature strips, over driveways, too close to school crossings, or double park.
• Observe time-restricted parking zones, such as 2-minute pick-up/drop-off areas, which are in place to maintain traffic flow and safety near schools.
• Not perform U-turns over an unbroken or continuous dividing line.

Regarding children’s crossings, the law requires drivers to approach at a speed that allows them to stop safely if needed. Please slow down and take extra care when driving in school zones.

City of Greater Bendigo Parking Officers and Bendigo Police conduct random patrols throughout the school year at various locations to ensure compliance with Road Safety Road Rules.

Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our school community safe.

Regards,

Carol Correa

Coordinator Parking Services

School Events

We have our Opening School Mass occurring on Wednesday 26th February at St Joseph's Parish Church @ 9:30am.  All families are welcome to attend.

School Advisory Council

We are seeking volunteers to be part of the School Advisory Council.

If you are interested in helping shape the direction for St Monica's Primary, please contact me in the office. 

The School Advisory Council has input into the strategic directions of the St Monica's Primary school and discusses opportunities to enhance student and family engagement, develop master plans and promote our school to the wider Kangaroo Flat community.  Meetings are held termly in the administration building.

Learning Conversations

We are excited to begin the year with learning conversations (Parent Teacher Interviews) for all students. This is a valuable opportunity to check in, set goals for the year, and build a strong partnership between home and school. Bookings are via Simon Everywhere app until Monday 24th. 

There are opportunities to book on the following days.

• Tuesday 25th Feb: 3:30pm - 5:30pm
• Wednesday 26th Feb: 3:30pm - 5:30pm
• Friday 28th Feb: 8:30am - 3:30pm