Principal's Report 

Principal’s Report

St Kilian’s Debutante Balls 

On Friday and Saturday night we hosted the annual St Kilian’s Debutante Balls.  The St Kilian’s Hall looked amazing for the Debutantes, their partners, families and friends to enjoy such a special evening.  The Deb Ball committee has worked tirelessly, preparing for the event and they are to be congratulated and thanked for all their contributions. I also thank the parents, friends and former students from the school community who assisted with the setting up and packing up the equipment and furniture for the ball; your individual contributions were greatly appreciated.  I encourage parents and friends to continue to support this event next year.  Please contact them via stkiliansdebball@gmail.com and join the committee or find out the many ways you could support this wonderful event. 

Father’s Day - Donuts with Dad & Father’s Day Gifts 

Thanks to the dads and special people who joined us on Friday for a donut.  It was great to see so many people together.  I hope the gifts and special treats were appreciated also.  Thank you to our helpers who organised Donuts with Dad, we cannot run events like these without the help of volunteers.  I would like to also acknowledge Jess Clark for organising the Father’s Day gifts for our students.  Over the past few years, Jess has managed the purchase of gifts for both mother’s and father’s days and we thank her for this.  As this is Jess’ final year at St Kilian’s (Kingston is in Grade 6) we will be looking for parent/carer to help us with these purchases. 

Book Fair 

Last week our students and families were able to purchase some books from our Book Fair.  Many parents and carers were encouraged by their children to come along and buy something special.  The support of the fair contributes books to our school library. 

SunSmart 

St Kilian's Bucket hats are compulsory from September 1st to April 30th for all outside activities.  New hats are available from the uniform shop. 

Today is Indigenous Literacy Day. 

This year’s theme is ‘Be A Proud Voice for Country’.  

It’s an annual celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples’ Stories, Cultures, and Languages.   

Teacher Aide Appreciation Week 

Australian Teacher Aide Appreciation Week is the perfect time to celebrate the wonderful work teacher aides do in schools.  Thank you to Christine Beer, Tara McMahon, Erin Bourke, Amy Ryan, Gadis Ginting, Darcey Lloyd and Jackson Barnett for all you do at St Kilian’s. 

Unit Masses 

Tomorrow Grade 1 and 2 will celebrate mass in the St Kilian’s Church, the children LOVE parents and special friends to join us for these masses. 

Season of Creation 

Pope Francis and the Australian Bishops invite all Catholics to join the ecumenical Season of Creation. It starts on 1st September (World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation) and ends on 4th October (Feast Day of St Francis of Assisi). They encourage us all to make this a special time of prayer and action in caring for our common e representatives from our school will be attending an Outdoor Mass celebrated by Bishop Shane to launch the Season of Creation, 11 am on Friday 6th September at Notley Camping Ground and Picnic Area. 

Prep-2 Swimming Program 

Our swimming program for our prep, one and two students starts next week.  All details have been provided to parents via weekly memos and PAM. 

Sandhurst Arts on Show 

Sandhurst Arts on Show is a biennial event, a collaboration between the Catholic Education Office Sandhurst, The Australian School of Performing Arts, and Sandhurst Primary schools. Performing Arts and classroom teachers guide students to prepare song and dance items, with the support of ASPA Ed, in the second and third terms.  Our St Kilian’s School Choir will perform next week at this event.   

End of Term 3  

School concludes at 2:30 pm on Friday 20th September, with Term 4 commencing on Monday 7th October.

Term 4 Events 

Friday 18th October: Staff First Aid Training - Pupil Free Day 

Friday 22nd November: Report Writing 

Courage and Crowns 

Megan Simpson from Courage to Crowns will work with our girls in grades 4, 5 and 6 with focus on  self-love as the foundation for great choices, how to work with strong emotions and how to create a healthy relationship with self & others. 

Be Brave is coming to St Kilian's! 

Presented by Stephen Black, who is an Australian former professional basketball player who played 11 seasons in the National Basketball League. He has led the NBL in 3-point percentage and has been 3rd in the NBL in scoring. Steve has won a NBL Championship and represented Australia. He is the current Head Coach of the Bendigo Braves men’s team. 

Gr 4 boys session - Tuesday, 15th October 

Gr 5/6 boys session - Tuesday, 22nd October 

 Absolutely Everybody End of Year Concert - Save the Date! 

St Kilian's is proud to present an end of year Dance Concert called Absolutely Everybody on Thursday 21st November. This wonderful event will be at The Shed (St Francis of the Fields PS, Strathfieldsaye). All families are warmly invited. All classes will perform a dance, ending with a big showcase! The first dance will begin at 6 pm 

St Kilian’s School Christmas Party - Save the Date! 

Our newly reformed Parents and Friends are hosting an event, the St Kilian’s School Christmas Party on Saturday 30th November (2 pm- 5 pm).  Fun for the whole family. 

$5 entry.  Food, Craft, Santa and much more. Further details to come. 

Grade 6 Graduating Students Events 

• Friday December 6th: Graduation Disco 
• Thursday December 12th: St Kilian’s End of Year Mass and Graduation Ceremony 
• Friday December 13th: Grade 6 Big Day Out 
• Wednesday December 18th: Last day and final school assembly (farewell for graduating students)  

Upcoming Events 

Week 9 

September

F-2 Swimming Program begins 

9th: Gr 3 Excursion & Gr Prep Excursion 

10th: Gr 4 Excursion 

11th: Sandhurst Arts on Show - Choir 

13th: RUOK Day 

Week 10  (Final Week of Term)

September

F-2 Swimming Program 

16th-17th: Foundation interviews 

16th: Division Athletics 

18th-20th: Grade 5 Camp 

19th: Gr 6 Expo 

20th: Fire Brigade visit Gr 2 

20th: Early Dismissal 

God Bless 

Kimberley McSweeney 

Principal