Principal message
St Monica's is a child-safe school.
We promote the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all students.
Dear Families,
Christmas is a time to pause, reflect, and celebrate the joy of giving, family, and togetherness. It is also an opportunity to appreciate the blessings in our lives and share kindness with those in need. As a faith-filled community, let us embrace the message of Christmas—hope, peace, and love—guiding us into the new year.
To our students, well done on all you have achieved this year. May your holidays be filled with laughter, adventure, and well-deserved rest. To our families, thank you for your ongoing partnership, trust, and involvement in our school.
On behalf of all the staff at St Monica's, I wish you and your loved ones a safe, peaceful, and joyful Christmas. May the holidays bring you happiness, and may the new year be filled with new opportunities and blessings.
We look forward to welcoming everyone back in 2025 for another exciting year of learning and growth.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Matt Knight
School Times 2025
Please note the change to school times for 2025. These times are in alignment with Catholic Primary schools in Bendigo.
| 8:30 | School Office open |
| 8:50 | Classrooms Open |
| 9:00 - 11:00 | Learning Period 1 Learning Period 2 |
| 11:00 - 11:30 | First Break |
| 11:30 - 11:45 | Supervised eating |
| 11:45 - 1:45 | Learning Period 3 Learning Period 4 |
| 1:45 - 2:15 | Second Break |
| 2:15 - 3:15 | Learning Period 5 |
| 3:15 PM | School finish |
Please note YMCA Before and After school care is available for families again in 2025.
Staffing Updates
We say farewell a number of staff for 2024 and thank them for their professionalism, support and friendship while at St Monica's. We wish Jarrod Epps, Gadis Ginting, Aggie Minne, Hannah Russell & Meg West all the best in their future roles.
We also welcome new staff to St Monica's in 2025 including, Tammy Goggin & Jessica Mangan. We look forward to you joining the St Monica's Staff.
2025 Classroom Teachers
| Prep | Stacey Pinto |
| Prep | Tanya Balcke |
| Grade 1 | Rachelle Collins & Leonie Wolfe |
| Grade 1 | Jessica Mangan |
| Grade 2 | Kara Jury & Zoe Sheean |
| Grade 2 | Angela Flood |
| 3/4 | Kim Townrow & Lauren Miller |
| 3/4 | Kerri Bowman |
| 3/4 | Belinda Christy & Cassie Polonowita |
| 5/6 | Carina Johns |
| 5/6 | Dan Boulton & Stephanie Freemantle |
| 5/6 | Tammy Goggin |
| 5/6 | Colm Feeney |