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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. More information on MACS is available at macs.vic.edu.au . Democratic Principles St Patrick's is committed to the principles of a liberal democracy. We believe in an accountable, democratically elected government. We respect and observe the rule of law, and believe that no person is above the law. We believe in equal rights for all before the law, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, sexuality, gender or other attributes. We believe not only in the freedom of religion, but also the need to practice tolerance and understanding of others' beliefs. We believe in the value of freedom of speech and freedom of association, but also acknowledge that we have the responsibility not to abuse this freedom. We believe in the values of openness and tolerance, and value and respect all members of the school community regardless of background. 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 . 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: 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 . 2019 Annual Report 2018 Annual Report 2021 Annual Report 2020 Annual Report 2022 Annual Report 2023 Annual Report

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. Child Safety At St Patrick's Primary School our student's safety is of the utmost importance. The school ensures that all government regulations are adhered to with respect to child safety to make a student's time at St Patrick's not only an enjoyable experience, but also a safe one. Child Safety Standards The Child Safe Standards are compulsory minimum standards for all Victorian early childhood services and schools, to ensure they are well prepared to protect children from abuse and neglect. To read more go to the Department of Education's webpage on PROTECT here . Reportable Conduct Scheme The Reportable Conduct Scheme came into force on 1 July 2017 and requires schools to respond to allegations of child abuse (and other child-related misconduct) made against the school's workers and volunteers, and to notify the Commission for Children and Young People (CCYP) of any allegations. Reportable conduct includes sexual offences or misconduct or physical violence against, with or in the presence of a child, behaviour causing significant emotional or psychological harm to a child, or significant neglect of a child. To read more, go to the Commission for Children and Young People webpage here .

St Patrick's Primary School is a Catholic education provider in Kilmore, Victoria where we work collaboratively to maximise student outcomes. School Planning School planning is a continuous process that involves looking at the immediate, short, medium and long term needs of the school. It also involves numerous documents and processes, including an external four-yearly school review. Annual Action Plan The annual action plan is developed from the school improvement plan. The annual action plan drives the improvement agenda for the year. Goals, key improvement strategies, and intended outcomes and drawn from the five spheres within the school improvement framework. During Term Four the Annual Action Plan is reviewed. The evidence collected determines if the goals have been met or require adjusting for the following year. School Improvement Plan The ultimate goal of school improvement is to improve outcomes for students including levels of achievement and wellbeing. The school improvement framework promotes a four year cycle of school improvement and recognises the distinctive nature of catholic school. The catholic school vision developed by the school community provides the motivating force for all school improvement planning within that specific catholic school community. The vision is embedded in five interdependent spheres of school: Education in faith, Learning and Teaching, Student Wellbeing, School Community and Leadership and Management. The framework seeks to support schools in establishing the organisational conditions to support continuous improvement. It aims to ensure that the unique features of each school situation are recognised and that the analysis of the schools particular context is used to inform the development and subsequent implementation of school improvement strategies. The framework promotes an evidence- based inquiry approach to planning within the school. It requires schools to incorporate ongoing monitoring and evaluation of student outcomes to ensure continuous school improvement is made. St Patrick’s is currently in the first year of the school improvement cycle. A copy of the school's current School Improvement Plan can be found here .

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 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 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. 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. Religious Education Parents, students and staff work together as witnesses to the Good News (Gospel) in the way they shape the school community and enact a vision of the Kingdom of God. Here students are supported to grow, enlightened by faith, animated by love and leading to hope. "Learning as encounter is a dialogical, relational and optimistic pedagogy, one that opens up horizons of hope for the future for the individual learner, their school, the Church and the wider community." "Religious Education as a particular curriculum area is critical to education in a Catholic school. It deliberately attends to the spiritual development of each person, acknowledging and celebrating the Holy Spirit at work, inviting relationship with God and a Christ-like stance towards others. At the same time it is a disciplined process of ‘faith seeking understanding’, where the questions of God, beliefs and life are articulated and explored in dialogue with the Catholic Tradition to develop students’ faith lives and stimulate a search for meaning and truth. It is interpretative by nature and deepens learning when students are invited to explore cross-curricular connections." Here at St Patrick's we integrate RE and Inquiry to facilitate students making these connections. Teachers implement learning activities informed by the Religious Education Curriculum Framework – www.resourcemelb.catholic.edu.au , and learning progression is guided by achievement standards the following areas: ● Scripture and Jesus ● Church and Community ● God, Religion and Life ● Sacrament, Prayer and Liturgy ● Morality and Justice This information is taken from the MACS publication "Religious Dimension", which can be found here .

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 2 - NAPLAN in mid-May 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. Learning Diversity Catholic schools, in their endeavours to support all students to flourish, intervene as early as possible to meet the individual needs and abilities of each student. ‘Catholic schools are committed to fostering inclusive practices which respond to learning diversity so that all students are actively engaged in learning and experience success .’ Horizons of Hope: Learning Diversity in a Catholic School, 2017. What is Learning Diversity? Diversity encompasses all learners across cultural, academic, social emotional and physical attributes noting these are not mutually exclusive. ‘Learning diversity’ refers to the infinite variety of life experiences and attributes a child brings to their formal learning at school. Educators seek to meet the needs of all learners, so that every student experiences success. While all educators have this goal, Catholic educators see each student as a sacred creation – ‘made in the image of God’ (Genesis 1:27). It is the understanding that all students should be fully active members of their school community and that all professionals in a school share responsibility for their learning. Learning diversity in Catholic schools is enacted through an inclusive pedagogy and a commitment to uphold the rights of all to be: welcomed; valued; acknowledged; actively engaged in education. Catholic schools in their endeavours to support all students to flourish, intervene as early as possible to meet the individual needs and abilities of each student. "All students regardless of race, age or gender, by virtue of their dignity as human persons, have a right to an education that is suited to their particular needs and adapted to their ability. (Pope Paul VI 1965)." *Horizons of Hope: Foundation Statement: Learning Diversity in a Catholic School How does St Patrick's embrace Learning Diversity? St Patrick's Primary School have a Learning Diversity Leader, Natalie Rees, who oversees the school's learning diversity program. The program involves the full spectrum of a child's time at the school, from assistance in transitioning to school, assisting with referrals for assessments, additional classroom support, regular parent meetings, learning intervention programs, personalised learning plans, NDIS support, additional support during recess and lunchtimes, providing break out space from the classroom, speech therapy, occupational therapy and psychological help, through to transitioning into secondary school. The school maintains detailed, continuous records of a student and their progress, and through those records can obtain additional funding which is utilised to provide this school-wide program. This includes additional support resources, additional classroom support through Learning Support Officers (teacher's aides) and specific programs. In addition, the school is one of few that have a dedicated support space, known as the Engine Room. The Engine Room provides a break out space for students to leave the classroom, regulate themselves through sensory or physical activities, and then rejoin the classroom ready to engage in the learning. The school also engages a speech therapist and occupational therapist on a part time basis to assist students in these areas. The school also has a part time psychologist that works with students that require additional support.

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 healthy, safe and supportive 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 programs to encourage positive social behaviours such as: Bounce Back, whole-school behaviour management practices under the Restorative Practices philosophy and the recognition of students who are role models of positive behaviours for learning and play. 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 Code of Cooperation that reinforces the school guiding principles of Respect, Responsibility and Safety. Through acknowledging these rules every child agrees to behave in a way that ensures all members of the school community are respected and are able to learn and interact in a safe and supportive learning environment. St. Patrick’s aims to work as a team with parents and families to assist students in the area of social or emotional development. A counsellor is available on site to provide individual counselling to students when needed. A Speech Therapist and Occupational Therapist are available to work with children, parents and teachers to develop specific learning support programs. 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.

St Patrick's Primary School is a Catholic education provider in Kilmore, Victoria where we work collaboratively to maximise student outcomes. Cyber Safety Cybersafety is the safe and responsible use of information and communication technology. It is about keeping information safe and secure, but also about being responsible with that information, being respectful of other people online, and using good ‘netiquette’ (internet etiquette). When sharing anything using technologies such as computers, mobile devices, email and the internet it is important you and everyone else invited to your account understands about netiquette and staying safe online. Even if you are confident about cybersafety it would be a good idea to check if all those invited to your account have the knowledge they need, too. When choosing a password, choose something consisting of letters and numbers, that would be difficult to guess from public information about you. Never write your password down or share it with anyone. If you think someone is acting suspiciously, or requesting information you feel uncomfortable about advise your parents or the school immediately. If you think you are cyber safe, take the following quiz from the Office of the eSafety Commissioner to see just our cyber safe you are: We are excited to announce that St Patrick’s is now officially an eSmart school. St Patrick’s are the first school under the VIC funding agreement to achieve eSmart status in the North East Region in 2019. This has been an outstanding accomplishment to staff and students at our school and shows St Patrick’s true commitment to raising a generation of smart, safe and responsible children, who are capable and compassionate – both on and offline. Click on the logo below for more information from their website. Cyber Safe Quiz The eSafety Commissioner has a website with links to a variety of agencies and organisations to help guide Australians towards safe and enjoyable experiences online, which you can find here: If at any time you feel that you have been cyber bullied, we encourage you to report the matter through the Cyber Safety Incident Form below: eSafety Commissioner

St Patrick's Primary School is a Catholic education provider in Kilmore, Victoria where we work collaboratively to maximise student outcomes. Kilmore Parish The Catholic parish of St Patrick’s, Kilmore was established in 1849 and is the oldest inland Catholic parish in Victoria. Kilmore prides itself as “Australia’s first inland town”. Founded by William Rutledge an Irish immigrant in 1841, he named the town after his family home and local Irish diocese. The Gaelic names mean burying place and big church. And so St. Patrick’s became Australia’s first inland Catholic parish in 1849, before the State of Victoria existed. Recollected history is that there was initially a chapel on Brewery Hill, at the north end of the town, built of 6ft paling slabs and a shingle roof. The gold rush meant increases of traffic though the area, and residents were quick to provide for the needs of this growing area and travellers. By 1848 a catholic school had been started and in 1851 three sites in Sutherland street were granted. With the usual government grant and donations, a stone church/school was built on the current site by 1854, but by then the parish priest Timothy O’Rourke, had ideas of a substantial church. Numerous priests, nuns, brothers and laypeople have served the tens of thousands who have come here to worship, to be educated, and to belong as members of this historic parish. The church you see today is a wonderful, visible sign of the faith that inspired those mainly Irish immigrants who flocked here in pioneering days, and was restored in 2012. Our current priest, Father Prakash Cutinha has served in the Parish since September 2020. The Kilmore Parish covers 1500 square kilometres, from Kalkallo to halfway between Broadford and Tallarook and from Strath Creek in the east to Pyalong in the west. Schools in the parish also include Assumption College and the new Our Lady of the Way at Wallan. Mass times are: Saturday - Broadford at 5:00pm - Kilmore at 6:30pm Sunday - Kilmore at 7:45am - Wallan at 9:00am - Kilmore at 10:30am The Parish House (Presbytery) is open Monday, Tuesday and Friday from 9:30am to 4:00pm. Parish secretary Caterina Bosevski is in attendance during these times. The Parish Secretary can be contacted on (03) 5782 1084 during these times or email kilmore@cam.org.au . More information about the Kilmore Parish can be found here .