Principal Update 

Dear Families 

Welcome to the beginning of a new school year. I hope all families enjoyed a safe, restful break and are feeling refreshed for the year ahead. I feel privileged to join the St Kilian’s community and look forward to meeting and working alongside families to ensure our students have every opportunity to succeed and flourish. 

A very warm welcome to our Foundation students and their families, as well as to the new students and families joining us across other year levels.  Starting school is a significant milestone, and we are delighted to partner with you as your child begins their learning journey. Our staff are committed to creating calm, nurturing classrooms where every child feels known, supported and ready to learn. 

To our returning students and families, welcome back. It has been wonderful to see familiar faces reconnecting, settling back into routines and setting a positive tone for the year ahead. 

We have already enjoyed a strong start to Term 1, with calm learning spaces and a real sense of optimism across the school. I thank our students, staff and families for the care and cooperation shown as we begin the year together. 

Wishing everyone a happy and successful start to 2026. 

White House Project 

This project remains a high priority. Families will receive a full update on the timeline of this project toward the end of next week. 

Newsletters & Assemblies 

Newsletters will be sent fortnightly on Wednesdays (even weeks). 

Assemblies will be held fortnightly on Fridays (even weeks).  

2026 Closure Days 

CESL closure days for staff learning and preparation are included in a later page of this newsletter for your planning. 

Save the Date! 

St Kilian’s Meet & Greet Evening - February 10th, 4:30–6:30 pm 

Families are invited to visit the school, meet teachers, see learning spaces, and enjoy a sausage. Further details to come. 

Drop off and Pick-up 

We kindly ask that you ensure your children arrive at school no earlier than 8:30 am and are picked up between 3:15 pm and 3:30 pm. For your convenience, we have YMCA's exceptional Before and After School Care Program, which offers supervision, meals, and engaging activities for the children. Further information can be found on the school website, or you may collect a form from the school office.   

YMCA Before & After School Care 

YMCA OSHC will operate from the school hall until refurbishment works are completed.  

Hours of the program are below: 

Before school care program: 7 am - 9 am  

After school care program: 3:15 pm - 6 pm 

Thank you in advance for your support. 

Peter Teggelove 

Principal