Principal's Report 

Principal’s Report

Advent 

As we enter the second week of Advent we light a second purple candle on the second Sunday of Advent to represent the peace of Christ. 

Advent Prayer of Peace 

God of Hope, through this period of Advent, we pray that this time will be different. 

This Christmas, may we be less rushed and more peaceful, 

Less concerned about gifts and more about people, 

Less preoccupied with events and more open to You and Your works. 

May each of us be mindful of our actions, that they reflect our belief in hope and our desire to be to others as You would have us be. 

Amen 

St Kilian’s School Christmas Appeal 

Parents often make sacrifices for their kids and for those experiencing financial disadvantage, these sacrifices can include giving up the basic essentials so their children can have a Christmas present. 

We need your help. 

On average, the Vinnies Emergency Helpline receives 100 calls for assistance every day. By supporting the Giving Tree, you are helping Vinnies put gifts under the tree for locals experiencing disadvantage this Christmas. 

 School Advisory Council 

This evening marks the final School Advisory get together for 2024. The members of the School Advisory Council are to be congratulated and thanked for their efforts in providing the guidance and support to the school during what has been another very challenging year.   

St Kilian’s School Christmas Party 

What a wonderful afternoon! 

Thank you to the awesome P&F, helpers and families for making it so much fun. 

We are keen to get feedback on this event. Please complete the following survey. 

 P-2 Tabloid Sports  

What a fabulous day the Prep-2 students had last Friday morning for the Tabloid Sports. Lots of fun, colour, running, jumping and throwing. Thank you to Mrs Vaughan for all her organisation and to the Gr 6 students for running the activities. 

Gr 5 - Just Leaders Day 

Just Leaders Day! Thank you to our grade 5 leaders who spent the day with peers from other primary schools to develop their understanding of Caritas Australia.  The purpose of Just Leadership Days is to enable students to challenge injustices and to develop the leadership qualities to encourage others to do the same.  

P-2 Gym Program 

Our gym program for our prep, one and two students, starts on Friday 6th December.  All details have been provided to parents via Weekly memos and PAM. 

Orientation Day   

Tuesday 10th December, sees all the students in the school engage in the Bendigo Catholic Schools’ Orientation Day. Our Grade 6 students get the opportunity to travel to the Secondary College of their choice and experience what high school has to offer them. All current students in Grades Prep to 5 will move into their class groups for 2025, which is exciting. We will also welcome back our 2025 Preps for the Orientation Day as well. As part of the Orientation Day, there will be an information session for the 2025 Prep parents, which will be held in the school hall from 9:30 am until 10:30 am. 

Choir Performances 

Thursday 5th December: 10:30 am @ St John of God Hospital 

Friday 6th December: 12 pm @ School Hall for Parish Luncheon 

Thursday 12th December: 6 pm @ End of Year Mass and Graduation ceremony 

Upcoming Events 

Week 10  

10th December: Orientation Day including Foundation Orientation  

11th December:  Grade 3 & 4 CMC Cricket  

12th December: End of Year Mass & Graduation  

13th December: F-2 Jets Gym 

God Bless 

Kimberley McSweeney 

Principal