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Assessment and Reporting Assessment and reporting is a critical element in the education process. Assessment allows teachers to track a student in their learning journey, and the reporting of that assessment ensures that the information is shared to families and goals are set going forward. Teachers, Students and Parents/Carers work in partnership in the assessment and reporting cycle. At St Patrick's, assessment is an ongoing process, both formally and informally, as they watch, record, collect data and help develop the children in the classroom. That assessment is not just academic, but can also include their social and emotional wellbeing as well. The following formal assessment and reporting events take place during the year: Term 1 - "Get to know you interviews" for parents and teachers to meet early in the term. Term 1 - NAPLAN 11-23 March 2026 for Years 3 and 5. A report to the child’s family is then distributed at a later date. Term 2 - Mid-year written school report, delivered electronically through PAM (below). Term 2 - Three-way conferences, between parent, student and teacher, where students lead the meeting to present their learnings. Term 4 - End of year written school report, delivered electronically through PAM (below). In addition to the above, there are a range of literacy and numeracy tests that the students do throughout the year to assess and develop their skill and progression in these areas. Productive partnerships are valued by the school community. At any time of the year, parents/carers are welcome to make an appointment with the classroom teacher to discuss their child’s progress. To access reports, the school uses the SIMON system and the Parent Access Module within SIMON provides access to your children's information, including reports. To access PAM, click on the SIMON logo below:

St Patrick's Primary School is a Catholic education provider in Kilmore, Victoria where we work collaboratively to maximise student outcomes. About St Patrick's Primary School St Patrick’s is founded on the values and teachings of Jesus Christ as they are presented to us in the Gospel. They are central to the vision and mission of our school and permeate every aspect of school life as our community accepts the challenge to walk in Jesus’ footsteps each day. At St Patrick’s, the children in our care are central to everything we do. Their uniqueness is recognised and celebrated as we strive to cater for individual learning needs. St Patrick’s is located at the southern end of Kilmore, situated 57 kilometres north of Melbourne. It is a rapidly developing, light industrial and residential town. The leading industries are pastoral, horse racing/trotting, education and tourism. Many of our parents commute to the outer northern areas of Melbourne for work each day. The township of Kilmore and the surrounding townships that form part of the parish of St Patrick’s have been predominately Anglo-Saxon but this is changing as more people establish themselves in the immediate area. St Patrick’s is a co-educational school offering a comprehensive curriculum including opportunities for multi-ability grouping. Children learn in a positive environment that encourages co-operation, risk-taking and effective communication between teachers, students and peers. Within this environment, students are expected to develop positive self-esteem, work cooperatively with others, take pride in their school and their work, value achievement and respect staff and other students. At St Patrick’s we aim to: Welcome and work in partnership with parents, who are the prime educators of their children. Nurture a caring community of staff, students and parents by promoting the values of respect, tolerance and co-operation. Personalise the children’s learning experiences by using a diverse range of teaching styles and methods Provide suitable opportunities that enable the children to develop in spirit, mind and body.

St Patrick's Primary School is a Catholic education provider in Kilmore, Victoria where we work collaboratively to maximise student outcomes. Sacraments of the Catholic Church Celebration of Sacraments reflects and influences what it is we proclaim, who we are proclaiming and what we do. The parish provides the experience of belonging to a worshipping community. All Sacraments are celebrated in the Parish Church. Families and teachers work in partnership to prepare children for the celebration of the Sacraments by attending Faith Formation Forums for each sacrament and attending a Commitment Mass prior to celebrating the Sacrament. During the time of Sacraments being celebrated the focus is supported by the whole school. There are seven sacraments of the Catholic Church: Baptism; First Reconciliation/Penance; First Eucharist (Holy Communion); Confirmation; Anointing of the Sick; Holy Orders; and Matrimony. At St Patrick's students celebrate First Reconciliation/ Penance in Year Three, First Eucharist in Year Four and Confirmation in Year Six. Students who are not baptised Catholic or who do not receive the sacraments are expected to support their peers by participating fully in the program. The students participate in a Reflection day prior to receiving each of the Sacraments. First Reconciliation/Penance The Sacrament of Penance teaches students to be aware of their relationship with God and the people around them. Students learn about sin and its effects on their relationships with God and the people around them. Learning to make peace with the people we hurt is an important part of this process. First Eucharist/Holy Communion This sacrament is often referred to as First (Holy) Communion. Students learn more about how Jesus becomes present through the bread and wine that is offered during the Eucharist. It is during the Liturgy of the Eucharist that the bread and wine are transformed into the body and blood of Jesus. Confirmation Confirmation is celebrated at a special ceremony officiated by the Bishop and the Parish Priest. Confirmation candidates are encouraged to go out into the world, just as the Apostles did, with the Holy Spirit in their hearts.

St Patrick's Primary School is a Catholic education provider in Kilmore, Victoria where we work collaboratively to maximise student outcomes. Enrolment Process St Patrick's is an inclusive Catholic primary school that welcomes families from all faith backgrounds. St Patrick's provides a wholistic approach to education that focuses on developing the whole child, including academics as well as the social and emotional skills. As a feeder school to Assumption College, we also have a strong connection and transition program with the College. 2025 Enrolments Limited places are a vailable in some year levels, with wait lists in others. Go to the Enrolment tab to Book a Tour, make an Enrolment Enquiry or Request a Prospectus Prep 2026 Enrolments are now open Families are invited to apply for enrolment into Prep 2026. Expressions of interest are to be made online through our website through the Enrolment tab, and the Enrolment Enquiry page. Enrolments Close Friday 2 May 2025 Enrolment Criteria Enrolment at St Patrick's is done so in accordance with the school's Enrolment Policy, a copy of which can be found here . The general priority for enrolment at St Patrick's is given to Catholic students. Enrolments are also invited for children from non-Catholic families. The student should be a resident in the Parish and within the catchment zone for St Patrick’s Primary School Kilmore. Parents/guardian, as the prime educators of their children in faith, must demonstrate a commitment to upholding the teachings of the Catholic Church in practical ways and agree to support the school in all aspects of the total education of their child. Other circumstances may be considered. Catchment Zones With two schools in the St Patrick's Parish (the other being Our Lady of the Way in Wallan), there are two separate catchment areas for primary school enrolments within the Parish of St Patrick’s Kilmore (see below). Families who live in the Kilmore, Kilmore East, Bylands, Broadford, Pyalong, Wandong and Heathcote Junction areas are zoned for enrolment at St Patrick’s Primary School Kilmore. New families who live in the Wallan, Wallan East, Beveridge and Darraweit Guim areas are invited to apply for a position at Our Lady of the Way Wallan . Where either school has a year level that is full, it may be possible to enrol at the other school if there is a vacancy. Enrolment Application and Supporting Documentation All applications should be made online through our website. In the enrolments tab, select "Apply Now" and complete the online application form. For anyone that as previously requested a prospectus, booked a school tour or completed an enrolment enquiry, you should use the same email address and many of the fields will be pre-populated for you. Please remember that you will need a copy of your child’s Birth, Baptism (child/parent where applicable) and immunisation certificates. These are required before the enrolment process can be completed. Copies of immunisation certificates can be obtained by phoning 1800 653 809 or by visiting their website here . Copies of Baptism Certificates can be obtained by contacting the Parish in which the child/parent was Baptised. For non-prep enrolments, copies of the last two school reports are also required. For all enrolments, copies of all other relevant reports (speech, medical specialists etc) or documentation (court orders etc) are also required

St Patrick's Primary School is a Catholic education provider in Kilmore, Victoria where we work collaboratively to maximise student outcomes. Parents and Friends Committee The Parents and Friends Committee is a volunteer group of families that meet each month to discuss activities for the school and organise social and fundraising events for both within the school and the broader community. The P&F conduct various social activities such as Mother's and Father's Day breakfasts, disco and movie nights, Mother's Day luncheon and the new families barbeque. The fundraising activities are conducted to raise money for internal purposes such as major equipment purchases like the synthetic turf and new playground equipment, as well as for external purposes such as Caritas (international aid and development organisation of the Catholic Church in Australia), St Vincent's De Paul and other community and relief organisations. The P&F committee is made up of a president, vice president, secretary, assistant secretary, treasurer and assistant treasurer, along with general committee members. General committee members can be involved in the committee as much or as little as they wish. Some choose to only attend a few meetings a year and simply provide feedback, whereas others choose to take the lead and run specific events, and others will simply help out on an ad hoc basis for individual events. There is no need for specific skills or abilities, it is more important that you bring your own life skills and experience as a family member at the school. Being on the P&F committee is a great way to establish new friendships within the school community and to also show your children that you too have a commitment to the school. The current P&F committee executive are: Chairperson: Bridgette Fatches Secretary: Natasha Biddick Treasurer: Deb Amodio The P&F can be contacted by email at stpatskilmorepandf@gmail.com

St Patrick's Primary School is a Catholic education provider in Kilmore, Victoria where we work collaboratively to maximise student outcomes. Student Wellbeing At St. Patrick’s Primary School, Kilmore we hold the care, safety and wellbeing of children and young people as a central and fundamental responsibility of our school. Our commitment is drawn from and inherent in, the teaching and mission of Jesus Christ, with love, justice and the sanctity of each human person at the heart of the gospel (CECV Commitment Statement to Child Safety). At St Patrick's, we promote a safe, consistent and predictable learning environment for all students. Student wellbeing is a responsibility shared between home and school and at St Patrick's the communication between home and school provides a vital link to ensuring student well-being. The school has implemented frameworks and programs to encourage positive social behaviours such as: The Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) Framework, Respectful Relationships and the We Thinkers Social Explorers program. Other initiatives that support the students include the Seasons for Growth program, social skills support programs for students, the provision of clubs at play and lunch time and Christian meditation and prayer. These moments of quiet reflection assist the students to increase their feeling of wellbeing. St Patrick's has a Matrix of expected behaviours that reinforces the school guiding value of Respect, Responsibility and Resilience. Through the explicit teaching and positive acknowledgment of the expectations every child is provided with a consistent and equitable environment that supports them to act in a way that ensures all members of the school community are respected, able to learn and interact in a safe and supportive learning environment. Wellbeing is fundamental to successful learning. Wellbeing is “feeling good” about myself, my relationships as well as my sense of meaning, purpose and growth. It is a state of positive emotional and social functioning. Students who are happy, confident, and able to establish meaningful relationships are better placed to achieve positive learning outcomes.

2026 New Staff Induction Welcome to St Patrick's Primary School in Kilmore. We welcome you into our relational school. We believe in ensuring that you feel supported as you enter the school and begin for the first time, as we understand the nerves that comes with a new job. This webpage is designed to provide you with all of your initial school knowledge. This is your ongoing reference guide that you can continuously refer back to as you find your feet and establish yourself at St Pat's. Welcome. As you work through this induction, you will receive information about working at St Pat's. The blue section is information thta is relevant to all staff. The grey section is for teaching staff only. Please click on the photo of the staff member at the start of each section for an introduction, and then the subsequent icon links for additional information. At the end is a Google Form that you must complete to confirm that you have completed your induction components. Start here... Michael Bourne School Principal Kate Ruck Deputy Principal Literacy Leader Staff absences Yard duty VIT Teaching Requirements Tracy Connors Business Manager Introductory Video Induction program Staff Induction Information 2024 start of year info 2024 Staff Hierarchy C Number Background Checks Emergency Procedures Glossary of terms Medical Training CompliSpace Report a Safety Hazard Report an Incident PolicyConnect CompliLearn Launchpad School Tour CEMEA 2022 (Staff award) Liz Darvell EA to Principal and DP Robyn Hallowell Payroll Officer Personal Details ePortal Kirsty Bridge ICT Leader Introductory video ICT Policies Email account Google Drive SIMON How to mark the roll in SIMON ICT Resources and Protocols Hapara Seesaw Google Classroom Student Mobile Phones Approved IT Programs Teaching staff keep going... Other staff can go to the bottom and fill out the induction completion form. Shelly Michalke Teaching & Learning Leader Kate Ruck Literacy Leader Jess Kurzman Maths Leader Sallyanne McMeikin and Lauren Bau Student Wellbeing Leaders Data books Reporting Planning Curriculum Assessment Schedule Home Learning Policy Introductory Video Literacy requirements English re quirements Library time Introductory Video Wellbeing Information Natalie Rees Learning Diversity Leader Learning Diversity Padlet Shelly Michalke STEM Leader Introductory video ICT Policies Email account Google Drive SIMON How to mark the roll in SIMON ICT Resources and Protocols Hapara Seesaw Google Classroom Student Mobile Phones Sam Gauci RE Leader Prayer and Liturgy Sacrament Program Formation and Accreditation Congratulations, you are finished.... Congratulations on getting through the wealth of information that has been provided to you here. We know that there is a lot to take in, and that you will forget some of this. That's why it is here in this format, so that you can continuously refer back to the information as you need it. Now that you have finished, can you please complete the Google Form below to confirm that you have completed your induction program. This is an important part of your induction into St Patrick's, and we thank you for participating. Please keep asking questions, because that's how you learn. Induction Completion Form

St Patrick's Primary School is a Catholic education provider in Kilmore, Victoria where we work collaboratively to maximise student outcomes. Prep 2026 Information As we welcome our newest members of the St Patrick's community to Prep in 2026, there is a lot of information that parents and carers seek. Here is what you need to know to get started in 2026. School Uniform All of the school uniform information can be found on our website here . All uniform items that identify the school, such as polo shirts, house polos, backpacks, jumpers, hats and dresses are to be purchased through Academy Uniforms. Their Craigieburn store is open over the school holidays and the school uniform shop near the netball courts will reopen on Thursday 29 January from 9:00am to 5:00pm . All other uniform items (except shoes) can also be purchased through the uniform shop, but can be substituted for like items from other department-type store s. Sport uniform days will be advised closer to the start of Term 1 by the classroom teacher. Sports uniform is worn on the days that the class have PE and Visual Art. School Requisite Items St Patrick's provides a list of items that a student will use throughout the year, broken up into a list of items the school provides and a list of items required to be supplied by families. The list is provided at the end of the prep transition sessions, but the School Requisite List for 2026 can be found in the bag going home with students on the last orientation session. Back to School Reminders Please remember the following: Label everything that is being sent to school; If a kinder name is labelled on an item, such as lunch boxes, please change it to the 2025 class; Do not forget to add the student name and classroom to the reusable school lunch order bags to avoid lunch orders being lost; Canteen reopens on the first day of school - Monday 2 February. School Reopening The school office will reopen on Friday 30 January . Our Get To Know You (GTKY) Meetings will also be on Friday 30 January . Prep students will commence on Monday 2 February 2026. Prep Testing Days Each prep student will undertake a testing session during one of the Wednesday rest days. Parents and carers need to book a day and time for this testing. More information about how to book your testing day will be provided in the bags sent home with students after the last orientation session. Co mmu nication St Patrick's uses a range of communication methods, and a list of them can be found here . A reminder to ensure that your email address is registered with the front office so that you receive the weekly newsletter. Please email Elise Vlasveld (elise.vlasveld@spkilmore.catholic.edu.au ) to request to be added to the newsletter list. We also recommend that all families with Facebook, request access to our parent/carer-only Facebook group. You can find the group at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/stpatskilmorefamilies . You must answer all questions to be admitted to the group. SIMON Parent Access Module (PAM) You must ensure that you setup your PAM account. The Parent Access Module (PAM) is connected the school's SIMON student management system. From this account you can notify absences, access reports, provide and update medical information, nominate emergency contacts, etc. An account will be created for new families and you will receive an email to set up the new account. A letter in relation to PAM access for new families can be found here . You will utilise PAM to access school reports, grant permissions and notify absences. Information about how to do these things and more can be found here . Other Dates Please refer to your SIMON PAM account for the 2026 school calendar. 2026 Welcome Barbeque To welcome our families to school for 2025, there will be a back-to-school barbeque on the evening of the first Friday of school, Friday 6 February 2026 from 4:30-6:00pm . 2026 Schol Fees Finally, school fees for 2026 have been set, and information can be found on the webpage here . School fee invoices will be sent out early in Term 1. All payments are made by direct debit. Please contact Deb Amodio, the Finance Officer, to setup your direct debit if you have not already done so. Late in 2021, our head office, MACS, released a new Concessional Fee Policy, which provides reduced fees for: families of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent; families with Health Care or DVA Cards; or those families facing severe financial hardship. In order to be eligible for the Concessional Fee Policy, you must be entitled to the CSEF Payment, with an eligibility cut off date in April. Do not delay in applying for CSEF and Concessional Fee, as we cannot apply the discounts if the CSEF application is not approved. If you believe that you may be eligible for a concessional fee, please contact Deb Amodio (deb.amodio@spkilmore.catholic.edu.au ) to request the documentation to apply for the concessional fee. The concessional fee must be paid by direct debit and the concessional fee is not retrospective, and any existing debt stands in full. If you face issues in paying the school fees, at any time during the year, please contact Deb Amodio, and discuss what arrangements can be made to assist your situation. It is important that you contact the school early so that we can assist appropriately. Working With Children Checks St Patrick's Primary School takes our obligations and responsibilities in relation to child safety very seriously. The school is required to ensure that anyone that has direct contact with a child has been screened and inducted into the school appropriately. The State Government's WWCC provisions establish the minimum standard in our state. At St Patrick's, with the support of our head office, MACS, we have implemented higher standards to ensure the utmost protection for our students. These standards were developed in consultation with both MACS and Victoria Police. We require all visitors to the school who have direct contact with students, regardless of their relationship to the students, to hold a current and valid WWCC. This requirement applies to parents, all relatives over the age of 18, contractors and volunteers. Direct contact typically occurs during events such as camps, excursions, classroom assistance, and interactive events like the walkathon or work showcases. For visitors who do not have direct contact with students, while we still require them to sign in at the front office for emergency management purposes, a WWCC is not necessary. This includes situations such as parent-teacher meetings or attending assemblies where visitors do not engage directly with students. The school understands that the sign-in process can be time-consuming, and the school is including additional devices during events to assist with the timely processing. That said, these measures are in place to safeguard the students. The school cannot assume that a parent without a WWCC has simply overlooked the requirement; it is possible they may not hold a WWCC due to not passing necessary police clearances. Given that a significant majority of child-related offenses are committed by individuals known to the child, we prioritise the WWCC and induction requirement to ensure the safety of all our students. The induction process must be renewed every 12 months, and an email reminder will be sent to the registered email address and can be completed online rather than coming to the school. This requirement applies to any person over the age of 18. Exemptions do apply to anyone who is under 18, or a police officer, or a VIT-registered teacher. If any of these categories apply, you can say you have a WWCC exemption. We strongly recommend all parents and family members, such as grandparents who will visit on special occasions, to ensure you have a current WWCC. Anyone that does not currently have a Working With Children Check can apply online here: 2026 Requisite List Apply Here

St Patrick's Primary School is a Catholic education provider in Kilmore, Victoria where we work collaboratively to maximise student outcomes. Contact Us Success! Message received. Send For all enquiries, please call our main reception between 8.15am - 4:00pm: (03) 5782 1579 1 Conway Street, Kilmore, VIC, 3764 Tel: (03) 5782 1579 Email: principal@spkilmore.catholic.edu.au In the event of an emergency, please call the school mobile: 0448 523 995. St Patrick Volunteer and Contractor Induction

St Patrick's Primary School is a Catholic education provider in Kilmore, Victoria where we work collaboratively to maximise student outcomes. Curriculum The Victorian Curriculum sets out what a student should learn during their Prep to Year 10 schooling years, which incorporates the Australian curriculum, but is reflective of the Victorian priorities and standards. The learning areas are as follows: The Arts, which incorporates areas such as dance, drama, media arts, music, visual arts and visual communication design; English; Health and Physical Education; Humanities, which incorporates areas such as civics and citizenship, economics and business, geography and history; Languages; Mathematics; Science; and Technologies, which incorporates areas such as design and technologies and digital technologies. The Victorian Curriculum also includes capabilities, which are skills that are taught throughout the learning areas. These are: critical and creative thinking; ethical; intercultural; and personal and social For more information about the Victorian Curriculum 2.0, go to the Victorian Currriculum and Assessment Authority website here .

St Patrick's Primary School is a Catholic education provider in Kilmore, Victoria where we work collaboratively to maximise student outcomes. Employment Opportunities St Patrick's puts the child at the centre of everything we do and we seek staff that have a similar philosophy and approach to their work. Basic Selection Criteria All applicants need to meet the following basic selection criteria: Actively articulate the School’s vision and mission as a Catholic school, and use this as a wellspring in all discussions and decision-making; Be active as an individual, and/or as a team member, to work towards the success of the School Improvement Plan, providing support, stimulus and action as necessary; Contribution to the development of, and adhere to, all of the School’s current and future policies and procedures; Demonstrated understanding of child safety and appropriate behaviours when engaging with children; Commitment to child safety and adhere at all times to the School’s Child Safe Policy and Code of Conduct (a copy of which can be found on the school’s website); Commitment to personal professional training and annual training in relevant programs such as Child Protection, Student Duty of Care, OHS, Privacy, etc. Demonstration of adherence to the School’s Occupational Health and Safety program. and additional, specific key selection criteria relevant to the individual role. Child Safety All applicants must be a suitable person to engage in child-connected work. All applicants must read and understand the School's Child Protection Program, including: Child Safe Policy , Child Safety Code of Conduct , and the Staff and Student Professional Boundaries Policy . Acknowledge of this information forms part of the application process. Eligibility to Work Only applicants eligible to work in Australia will be considered. Privacy Policy We invite you to read our Privacy Policy and our Collection Notice in regards to employment. Applications Only applications providing all of the requirements stipulated in the advertised Application Pack will be accepted. The successful applicant for teaching positions will hold Victorian Institute of Teaching Registrations. The successful applicants for all other positions will be subject to a Working with Children Check (as an Employee) and a National Police Record Check. The completed Application pack and attachments should be addressed to: Michael Bourne School Principal St Patrick's Primary School 1 Conway Street Kilmore VIC 3764 and emailed to: employment@spkilmore.catholic.edu.au All applications will be acknowledged via email upon receipt. If your application is shortlisted, you will be contacted for an interview and asked to bring the following documents: At least one form of identification such as driver's licence or current passport; Original documents confirming your academic qualifications such a masters, degrees, diplomas, etc. Victorian Institute of Teaching Registration card for teaching staff; Current Working with Children Check as an Employee and Police Record Check for non-teaching staff. All staff at St Patrick's Primary School are employed in accordance with the Victorian Catholic Education Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2018. Current Vacancies If positions are currently being advertised, they will be posted here on the School website and also at www.teachers.on.net

St Patrick's Primary School is a Catholic education provider in Kilmore, Victoria where we work collaboratively to maximise student outcomes. School Governance and Policies The governance of a school takes many forms such as government-mandated curriculum or policies, external reviews, internal policies and reporting, strategic planning, parent-based committees such as the Parents and Friends or governance committees such as the School Advisory Board. Some of that information can be found below. St Patrick's is a MACS school St Patrick's is a school which operates with the consent of the Catholic Archbishop of Melbourne and is operated and governed by Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools Ltd (MACS). MACS governs and operates 292 Catholic schools in the Archdiocese to continue the mission of Catholic education to proclaim the Good News and equip our young people with the knowledge, skills and hope to live meaningful lives and enrich the world around them. Because the good work of educating the young is a co-responsible task led by every member of the Catholic school community, School Advisory Councils have been established to provide a crucial point of connection between the wider school community and school leaders. This governance model was designed to ease the administrative burden on our schools and parishes, allow parish priests to focus on the mission of education in the parish, enable greater collaboration between schools and ensure greater consistency in school policies and procedures. The MACS Governance Statement can be found here . More information on MACS is available at macs.vic.edu.au . Democratic Principles St Patrick's Democratic Principles Statement can be found here . Statement of Philosophy St Patrick's Statement of Philosophy, including the school's vision, values and how the school enacts these, can be found in the Statement of Philosophy, which can be found here . School Advisory Council The School Advisory Council provides advice on education matters relating to the school. More information on the School Advisory Board can be found here . School Policies School policies assist the school to make good decisions to maximise student outcomes. Specific school policies can be found here . Plans As part of the strategic planning process, the school produces an Annual Action Plan, and a School Improvement Plan. More information about the various school plans can be found here . Annual Reports The school Annual Report documents what has happened in the preceding 12 months around learning outcomes, financial activities, student attendance and other reports. A copy of the most recent annual reports can be found below: 2024 Annual Report 2023 Annual Report 2020 Annual Report 2022 Annual Report 2019 Annual Report 2021 Annual Report 2018 Annual Report