St Patrick's Primary School is a Catholic education provider in Kilmore, Victoria where we work collaboratively to maximise student outcomes. Community Services St Patrick's is strongly committed to ensuring that we work in partnership with our families and the community to achieve the best possible outcomes for our children. Sometimes our families require additional support to achieve that and here we provide a list of local services that may be able to assist. This list is not exhaustive but should be considered an accessible way to gain an overview of the services available. For more information about these services, please click on the name of the service and you will be directed to more information about that particular service. Local services Kilmore Hospital Kilmore Police Station Kilmore Library Mitchell Shire Council Nexus Primary Health, Wallan Family Care, Wallan Berry Street, Seymour Seymour Magistrates Court The Bridge Youth Services, Seymour Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Services (Taungurung Clans Aboriginal Corporation) (TCAC), Broadford Medical services Law enforcement Library services Local council services Medical, allied health and community services Child, family, carer and disability support Family, youth, early years, foster, housing Local civil and criminal court Youth (15-25) services Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander services (03) 5734 2000 (03) 5782 1211 (03) 5734 6481 (03) 5734 6200 1300 773 352 (03) 5734 1000 (03) 5735 1800 (03) 5735 0100 (03) 5799 1298 (03) 5784 1433 Outside or phone services Headspace The Butterfly Foundation Women's Information & Referral Exchange beyondblue Lifeline Kids Helpline Parentline Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service Mental health and general support (12-25yo) Support for eating disorders/body image issues Referral service for women Support for depression, anxiety, mental issues Crisis support and suicide prevention Telephone and online counselling (5-25yo) Counselling/support service for parents Community based legal support for indigenious Australians (03) 8338 0919 1800 334 673 1300 134 130 1300 224 636 13 11 14 1800 551 800 13 22 89 (03) 5153 0449 Anchor 1 Kilmore Hospital Anderson Road, Kilmore Open 24 hours The Hospital provides services attending to medical, health and wellbeing needs of the community. With specialists who provide services in the areas of: Urgent Care Maternity & Antenatal Services Aged Care Social Work District Nursing URGENT CARE Please remember to dial 000 in an emergency The Kilmore & District Hospital Emergency Department is open for urgent care during the following hours: Monday - Thursday: 8am-10pm Friday: 8am-11pm Saturday: 10am-11pm Sunday: 10am-10pm ALLIED HEALTH Interpreters The hospital makes their best attempt to find suitable interpreters for patients and their families at no cost. Social Work Counselling, information, advocacy and support services are available to all inpatients, out patients, cardenia and dianella residents and their families. Hospital staff can make suggestions or referrals themselves, or patients and their family members may request a referral or contact the social worker themselves. DISTRICT NURSING (5734 2149) The district nurses service all areas of Kilmore, Wandong, Heathcote Junction, Upper Plenty, Wallan, Beveridge, Pyalong and surrounding areas. Kilmore Police Station Powlett Street, Kilmore For all emergencies call 000. Kilmore Police Station is a non-24 hour station servicing the Kilmore area and provide services including: Responding to calls for assistance in matters of personal and public safety, emergencies and serious incidents. Preventing crime through a range of proactive community safety programs. Detecting and investigating offences, and bringing to justice those responsible for committing them. Supporting the judicial process to achieve efficient and effective court case management, providing safe custody for alleged offenders, supporting victims and ensuring fair and equitable treatment of victims and offenders. Promoting safe road-user behaviour. For more information, go to their website here . Anchor 2 Kilmore Library 12 Sydney Street, Kilmore Open Monday to Wednesday and Friday 9am to 5pm, Thursday 10am to 6pm and Saturday 9am to 12 noon (Closed Sunday). The Kilmore Library offers traditional library services as well as other community support services including: Book borrowing Baby book worms & Toddler Time School holiday activities Tech help classes Paying accounts Requests and information about permits, bins, animals, disabled parking permits, Bookings for concerts, forums and events VicRoads (renewals and logbooks only) Proof of age cards Firearm licence renewals Miners rights permits Vline tickets DHS information kiosk For more information go to their website here . Anchor 3 Mitchell Shire Council 113 High Street, Broadford Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm The Mitchell Shire Council Civic Centre is located in the geographic centre of the Mitchell Shire in the township of Broadford. Council also has customer service centres in the Seymour, Kilmore and Wallan libraries. They offer many family and community support services and programs as well as a great website for detailed information. The open hours and address of each information centre can be found on the website under “Contact Us” or requested over the phone. Young People Youth Drop-In Centres for young people aged between 10-18 with games, sporting equipment, cooking and craft facilities, internet access and free snacks. These centres are located at: 152 High Street, Broadford Multi-Purpose Centre, Bentinick Street, Wallan These centres host: Holiday programs Youth Council Art projects & skate parks Contacts for social & emotional support Access to support and advocacy with professionals Health & Well-being Local health & well-being officer Healthy food advice and information Maternal & Child Health services Leisure centres Family support services including: Drug & Alcohol, Family Violence and Gambling support Community strategy & emergency management Other Crisis support Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander services Housing support Advice, counselling & referrals Child Protection information & referral For more information go their website here . Anchor 4 Nexus Health, Wallan 7-11 High Street, Wallan Open Monday to Friday 8:30am to 8:00pm, Saturday and Sunday 9:00am to 5:00pm Nexus Primary Care in Wallan offers a range of person-centred health, support and advocacy services to the community Allied Health Diabetes info & support Physiotherapy Occupational & Speech Therapists Podiatry Medical General Practitioners Practice, District, Continence & Community Nursing Mental Health Counselling PHaMs (Personal Helpers and Mentors) VBAF (Victorian Bushfire Appeal Fund) Animal therapy with horses Community Support Services Alcohol, Tobacco and other drugs support Family Violence support Financial counselling Disability case management Personal & Home care Home maintenance Transport assistance Respite care Meals on wheels For more information, go to their website here . Anchor 5 Family Care, Wallan 45 Wellington Street, Wallan Open Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm Family Care is a service that works in partnership with communities and focuses on the strengths and skills of families in order to support them through challenging times. Child & Family Support Services Child FIRST (Family Information Referral and Support Team) workers support families, young parents and children to identify and achieve their goals by promoting strong family bonds and strengths. Integrated Family Services support families to address their identified needs which may include: times of difficulty, strengthening family relationships, goal setting, parent education & support, emotional support, group programs and case coordination. Parent Child program: free service to parents with children under 4. They offer support for feeding, sleeping, behaviour, single parents, young parents, multiple births and premature infants. Men & Family Relationships: male workers assisting men with challenges including grief and loss, depression and anxiety, behaviour change, building relationships and offer support programs and groups such as: Balancing Love and Discipline Real Men Make Great Dads Keeping Kool Men’s and Women’s Anger Management Drumbeats Carer Support Services Short term in and out of home respite care Short term provision of meals, home care and personal care Information regarding local services and specific health, ageing or disability issues Information and link in with self help, community support groups and day programs Communication equipment for the aged Disability Support Services Support to carers and parents of people under the age of 25 years with a disability. Emotional support to children with disability and their families Education and information for families and carers Therapeutic programs for children and young people Referral to other specialist services Respite and recreational opportunities including school holiday and after school care, camps and weekend programs. For more information, go to their website here . Anchor 6 Berry Street, Seymour 52 Station Street, Seymour Berry Street has a focus on providing safe homes, healing childhood trauma, building stronger families, helping children to learn and speaking out for childhood. They have a large range of programs to support young people and families which are listed below. More information can be found on their website, or by contacting Berry Street Seymour. Family Services Children’s contact service for support Post-separation cooperative parenting program Youth Services Intensive case management Health & Well-being project Bushfire Youth Support L2P driving support Leaving care Early Years Community Connect for kids Early learning Emergency relief Parenting after bushfires Safe & Caring communities Saver Plus: Financial inclusion program Education, Training & Employment Adult community education Leaps & bounds School focused youth service Youth Arts & Youth Connections Foster, Kinship & Residential Care Support and caring programs for young people in foster/kinship care or residential care homes. Therapeutic Services Counselling through trauma Sexual abuse prevention program For more information, go to their website here . Anchor 7 Seymour Magistrates Court 56 Tallarook Street, Seymour Open Monday to Friday 9:00am to 4:30pm The Seymour Magistrates court is the local court for the Mitchell Shire area. The website offers access to information, contact details and forms that may clarify certain processes for families and individuals. This court covers the main areas of: Family Law Family Violence & Intervention Orders Criminal matters & Traffic Offences Money claims and Civil disputes Fines & Penalties Specialist jurisdictions: Drug Court & Koori Court The Magistrates court provides support services for individuals and families including an Aboriginal liaison program, Court Integrated Services Program (CISP), Credit/Bail Support Program & Enforcement Review Program. For more information, go to their website here . Anchor 8 Bridge Youth Services, Seymour 54 Tallarook Street, Seymour Open Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm Bridge youth services work with young people aged between 12-25 and their families to support them to find solutions to the challenges that life presents. They support young people and their families through situations such as: Helping to keep families together Helping families reconnect Finding a place to live Helping with school and education Support for mums and dads to be Support for young parents/expecting parents Someone to talk to Support for young music lovers & bands News & Info The Bridge website offers information about all of these programs and how they can support you and our family in these areas. You can go to their website here . Anchor 9 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Services Taungurung Clans Aboriginal Corporation (TCAC) 37 High Street, Broadford “Protecting Our Rights - Building Our Future” Celebrate Taungurung culture and identity Bring mob together, revive Taungurung culture & language & contribute to health and well-being. Welcome ceremonies, native garden services and education about culture and language. Goranwarrabul House Seymour Health - Bretonneux Street, Seymour “All are welcome to call in for a cuppa, yarn and a look around” Improving health & wellbeing of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people Culturally appropriate & accessible information Opportunities to get to know local mob Health & wellbeing workshops, training, information sessions & groups For more information, go to their website here . Anchor 10 Headspace Level 1/340 Craigieburn Rd, Craigieburn Open Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm Headspace offers mental health and general support to young people aged between 12-25 and their families at their centres, online and over the phone. The Headspace website has downloadable brochures for young people and their families with information about how they can support young people with things such as: Mental health, difficulties and disorders Eating disorders Bullying Grief Self harm & suicidal ideation Gender identity and mental health Sexuality and mental health Support after natural disasters Trauma Mental health for parents & carers For more information, go to their website here . Anchor 11 The Butterfly Foundation The Butterfly Foundation is a specialist service providing personalised and confidential support for people with an eating disorder or body image issues. They also have support services for parents, carers, families and friends, teachers, counsellors, employers, health professionals and anyone with questions about eating disorders. The services provided by the Butterfly Foundation include: Hotline and online information and advice Treatment programs Support groups Education services for: young people, professionals and teachers, parents, the whole community For more information, go to their website here . Anchor 12 Women's Information and Referral Exchange (WIRE) Open Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm “Any woman. Any issue.” WIRE offers a free information and referral service for all Victorian women requiring information or support regarding: Relationships Violence against women Legal advice Money Housing Wellbeing Employment WIRE have interpreters if required and also offer free programs and events including: Seminars on family & relationships, financial capability, legal rights and personal empowerment Employment sessions & career workshops Computer tutoring & internet workshops Women’s lunch and activities clubs for women experiencing homelessness and/or isolation Legal clinics on separation and property Programs to help build financial future For more information, go to their website here . Anchor 13 beyondblue Hotline open 24 hours a day/7 days a week beyondblue provides information and support to help everyone in Australia achieve their best possible mental health, whatever their age and wherever they live. beyondblue can provide assistance in the areas of: depression anxiety suicide prevention self-harm and self-injury pregnancy and early parenthood grief and loss drugs, alcohol and mental health For more information, go to their website here . Anchor 14 Lifeline Hotline open 24 hours a day/7 days a week Lifeline is a national charity providing all Australians experiencing a personal crisis with access to 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention services. It is committed to empowering Australians to be suicide-safe through connection, compassion and hope. Their vision is for an Australia free of suicide. For more information, go to their website here . Anchor 15 Kids Helpline Hotline open 24 hours a day/7 days a week Kids Helpline is a free, private and confidential 24/7 phone and online counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25. They operate with child-centred practices and aim to empower those they are working and supporting. Depending on the age of the child, Kids Helpline support in the following areas: feelings mental health friends and family sexuality and relationships safety and abuse study and work For more information, go to their website here . Anchor 16 Parentline Open 8:00am to 10:00pm, 7 days a week Parentline supports and nurtures positive, caring relationships between parents, children, teenagers and the significant other people who are important to the well-being of families. Their trained counsellors can assist you to: Identify your immediate concerns as a parent Recognise your own skills and strengths Consider and develop strategies for making meaningful change Explore important aspects of your family (e.g. values and dynamics) Look at your own unique family relationships Identify your information needs and access relevant resources Access individually-paced over-the-phone parenting skills training For more information, go to their website here . Anchor 17 Victorian Aboriginal Legal Services VALS plays an important role in providing referrals, advice/information, duty work or case work assistance to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the State of Victoria. Solicitors at VALS specialise in one of three areas of law, being Criminal Law, Family Law and Civil Law. For more information, go to their website here . Anchor 18 Students Transition to Secondary School

St Patrick's Primary School is a Catholic education provider in Kilmore, Victoria where we work collaboratively to maximise student outcomes. School Uniform At St Patrick's Primary School we value our school uniform. The school uniform should be worn as a badge of pride that creates a sense of community, identity and belonging. It also helps students "buy-in" to the school ethos of pride in your appearance, and more importantly, removes peer pressure about what clothes a student wears to school - a school uniform ensures everyone dresses the same and puts everyone on an equal footing. School uniforms can be purchased at the uniform shop (in the netball building) on Tuesdays from 8:00am to 11:00am or Thursdays from 2:30pm to 4:30pm. Uniforms can also be ordered online on the link below (select the school), or through Academy Uniforms , 71 Potter Street, Craigieburn (Ph: 9768 0344). A copy of the price list can be found on the button below. In addition to the uniform below, students must also have the embroidered school bag, art smock and are required to have a library bag (the library bag is provided to all Prep students upon commencement). For sports uniform, houses and colours are: McAuley (blue) , Morrison (green) , O'Rourke (yellow) and Chisholm (red) . The school's uniform policy can be found on the policy page. Price List Online Ordering

St Patrick's Primary School is a Catholic education provider in Kilmore, Victoria where we work collaboratively to maximise student outcomes. Physical Education Sport, recreation and play are essential attributes in the physical and social development of our students at St. Patrick’s. Sport also helps to define culture and our PE program includes interschool Summer and Winter Sport Carnivals. Not only does sport develop specific physical skills, it also improves health, fitness, develop social skills, friendships, team work and fair play. At St. Patrick’s Primary School, Physical Education is an important part of the curriculum. Students participate and enjoy a one hour lesson each week of Physical Education (PE) and our aim is to provide ALL students with: Physical activities that encourage maximum participation, are inclusive and fun and cater for all student’s needs. Various challenging activities to engage, maintain interest and increase student enjoyment in physical activity. To develop students Fundamental Motor Skills (FMS) and sporting skills so they can participate confidently in a wide range of physical activities and sport. We are a 'Sporting School' at St Patrick's and each year we provide opportunities for our students to enjoy a range of different sports, delivered by specialist coaches. Each year, St. Patrick’s holds its own sports carnival where the focus is on participation and having fun. Students compete for their house, Chisholm, McAuley, Morrison or O’Rourke, earning points throughout the day. Inter-School Sporting Carnivals The Interschool Sport program runs separately to the Physical Education program for students in Grades Three to Six. It incorporates swimming, cross-country and athletics carnivals. It is a voluntary program, where students who wish to participate, are required to trial for different events. Students who are successful in gaining a place in these teams, participate firstly at the Mitchell District level against other local primary schools. From the District level, students who achieve a first or second placing go on to compete at the Whittlesea Division level and from here they may be successful to compete at the Northern Metropolitan Region level. More information about this can be seen below as part of School Sports Victoria. In addition to these carnivals, all Grade Six students participate in Interschool Summer and Winter Sports. These sports include basketball, softball, rounders and modified cricket for the summer and netball, AFL, soccer and tee-ball for the winter carnivals. School Sport Victoria St. Patrick’s has a long and proud history of students from Year 3 to 6 competing in School Sport Victoria (SSV) events. Trials are held at school and students are selected for the District Team based upon their commitment, respect and skill in their chosen sport. If successful at District events students will get the opportunity to compete at Division, Regional and State Championships. The ‘Mitchell District’ competitions are: Swimming, Cross Country and Athletics. NB: Students can also compete at a National level and would have to attend a trial for their respective sport, which is organised through School Sport Victoria (SSV). Parents and Carers, please click here https://www.ssv.vic.edu.au/ for further information on the nomination process and selection for state teams. Participation in School Sport Victoria events are an extremely important part of a child's learning here at St Patrick's Primary School. Have you got a sporting achievement that you are proud of!

St Patrick's Primary School is a Catholic education provider in Kilmore, Victoria where we work collaboratively to maximise student outcomes. Hours, dates and calendar Children benefit from routine and understanding what comes next. We believe in communication and ensuring that students and families have all of the information they need to plan that routine. School Hours 8:50am - Morning prayer and roll 9:00am - Sessions 1 and 2 11:00am - Recess 11:30am - Sessions 3 and 4 1:30pm - Lunch 2:10pm - Session 5 3:15pm - Class dismissed 2026 Term Dates Term One - Monday 2 February to Thursday 2 April Term Two - Monday 20 April to Friday 26 June Term Three - Monday 13 July to Friday 18 September Term Four - Monday 6 October to Wednesday 16 December All calendar dates can be found in the electronic calendar located in the parent/carer PAM account.

St Patrick's Primary School is a Catholic education provider in Kilmore, Victoria where we work collaboratively to maximise student outcomes. Marist As a Marist school, St Patrick’s is inspired by the example of Saint Marcellin Champagnat, placing Jesus at the centre of all we do and nurturing each child with a spirit of humility, simplicity and presence. We strive to create a welcoming, family-like community where every student is known, valued and supported to grow in faith, learning and compassion. Through this Marist tradition, we empower young people to live with courage, serve others and make a positive difference in the world. The Marist Charism at St Patrick's Primary School St Patrick’s Primary School is proud to be a Marist school, guided by the vision of Saint Marcellin Champagnat. Marcellin believed that to educate children well, we must first love them—showing care, presence and understanding in all that we do. This spirit continues to shape our school culture, where every child is known, valued and supported to flourish. At the heart of the Marist charism is a simple but powerful call: to love all children, and to love them equally. We strive to ensure that every student, regardless of their background, ability or circumstance, feels a deep sense of belonging and dignity. This commitment is lived out each day through our relationships, our teaching and the way we build a welcoming, inclusive community. The Five Characteristics of a Marist School Our identity as a Marist school is expressed through five key characteristics that guide our actions and decisions: Presence We are intentionally present to one another. Staff build strong, positive relationships with students, taking time to listen, notice and support. We believe that authentic connection is at the heart of effective learning and wellbeing. Simplicity We approach life with humility and authenticity. Simplicity invites us to focus on what truly matters—faith, relationships and learning, while modelling honesty, integrity and gratitude. Family Spirit We foster a strong sense of belonging where everyone feels part of a supportive and caring community. Like a family, we celebrate together, support one another in times of need and work collaboratively for the good of all. Love of Work We encourage students to take pride in their learning and to develop perseverance, responsibility and a growth mindset. We value effort, resilience and striving to do one’s best in all areas of life. In the Way of Mary Inspired by Mary, we seek to live with gentleness, courage, compassion and faith. Mary is our model of trust in God and care for others, guiding how we respond to the needs of those around us. Living the Marist Way Being a Marist school is not just something we say; it is something we live. It shapes: The way we welcome every child and family The respect and care shown in our relationships Our commitment to inclusion and equity The way we respond to challenges with compassion and understanding Our focus on forming young people who contribute positively to the world At St Patrick’s, the Marist charism calls us to create a school where every child is loved, every voice is heard, and every person is treated with equal dignity. Through this, we continue the mission of Marcellin Champagnat—making Jesus known and loved through the everyday life of our school community. GameChangers - Living the Marist Way in Action At St Patrick’s, our Game Changers reflect the Marist call to form young people as faith-filled leaders and agents of positive change. As part of Marist youth ministry, the program is grounded in the stories of Jesus, Mary and Saint Marcellin Champagnat, inviting students to grow in faith, leadership and a strong sense of belonging within a supportive community. Through regular opportunities for prayer, connection, leadership development and practical service, students are encouraged to live out their faith in action. Game Changers nurtures young people to become compassionate leaders who contribute positively to their school and wider community, embodying the Marist belief in loving all and loving them equally. Marist Themes 2026 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020

St Patrick's Primary School is a Catholic education provider in Kilmore, Victoria where we work collaboratively to maximise student outcomes. Specialist Subjects At St Patrick's we recognise that education is far more diverse than the traditional English and maths. To that end we provide our students with a range of specialist subjects to complete the curriculum. Physical Education Physical Education (PE) at St Patrick's focuses on developing students Fundamental Movement Skills (FMS), teamwork, cooperation, respect and to promote the benefits of leading an active lifestyle. Each class attends a weekly one hour PE lesson where students practise their movement skills, develop new movement strategies and concepts to give them the confidence to participate in a range of sporting and game based activities. For more information about Physical Education and other opportunities in sport click here . Language (French) Students in Prep – Year 6 will be involved in weekly French lessons. The students learn functional language through speaking, communicating, using gestures, reading and writing. Each class attends a French lesson for one hour a week. For more information about French, click here . Visual Arts and Media Arts Visual Art is an integral part of school life at St Patrick's. Our students get "messy" and learn techniques that develop their creativity and curiosity. Each class attends a visual art class for one hour a week. For more information about visual arts, click here . Science Science at St Patrick's supports students in developing their skills and interest in Science. Each class attends science for one hour per week. For more information about Science, click here .

St Patrick's Primary School is a Catholic education provider in Kilmore, Victoria where we work collaboratively to maximise student outcomes. School Fees School fees cover basic tuition, capital works for maintenance and development of school buildings, provision of specialist tuition, as well as camps. To sustain quality Catholic education at St Patrick’s, parents agree at enrolment that full school fees and levies are payable when the school accepts the enrolment of their child. The Catholic Parish of St Patrick’s Kilmore, in association with the educational vision of the Archdiocese of Melbourne, seeks to offer a Catholic education for its children. St Patrick’s Primary School seeks to provide excellence in education, with Catholic values at its heart, wholistic in its scope and pastoral in its process. It is necessary for St Patrick’s to collect school fees to cover financial costs in meeting the goals of the school and the parents who choose Catholic education for their children. St Patrick’s sets school fees annually taking into account the Archdiocesan recommended minimum fee, government contributions and the local circumstances of the community. We recognise that in particular circumstances, from time to time, parents may need an avenue for discussion and mutual decision with school personnel about the procedure and capacity to pay the given fees. The Parish has placed the role of fee management with the Principal of the school. The Principal will access the advice and consult with other appropriate authorities within the school, the parish and Catholic Education in determining just decisions about the level of school fees in any particular year and in discussion with any particular parent or family in regard to the payments of fees. 2027 School Fees School Fees have two components: family fees and per child fees. School fees are subject to the Concessional Fee Policy (see below). The 2027 Family Fee has been set as follows: School fees are charged to the family at the start of the year for the whole of the year. All school fees are to be paid in full by the end of Term 3. The school uses direct debit as the method of payment of school fees. EFTPOS, cash, cheque, direct deposit into our bank account is available for for any overdue payments or upfront payments in full. We ask all families to fill out the direct debit form upon enrolment, or at the commencement of the school year if a direct debit is not currently in place. If you are not able to pay fees by direct debit, please contact the Finance Department (finance@spkilmore.catholic.edu.au ) to discuss an alternative payment plan. DIRECT DEBIT FORM 2027 DIRECT DEBIT FEE SCHEDULE FEES ARE COMPULSORY AND WE DO MAKE EVERY ENDEAVOUR TO COLLECT FULL PAYMENT Concessional Fee Policy 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 If you believe that you may be eligible for a concessional fee, please contact the Finance Department (finance@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. The Concessional Fee Application Form and related information can be found here . The 2027 Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund (CSEF) Application Form can be found here . It opens on 27 January 2027 and closes at the end of Term 2.

St Patrick's Primary School is a Catholic education provider in Kilmore, Victoria where we work collaboratively to maximise student outcomes. School Staff Every child deserves a champion; an adult who will never give up on them, who understands the power of connection and insists that they become the best they can possibly be. Rita Pierson (educational writer) School Leadership Principal Deputy Principal EA to Principal Maths Leader Literacy Leader Teaching and Learning/ STEM ICT Learning Diversity Student Wellbeing RE Leader Michael Bourne Kate Ruck Elizabeth Darvell Shara Hall Kiandra Kindred Shelly Michalke Kirsty Bridge Natalie Rees Erin Gray Lauren Bau Rachael Noble Sam Gauci principal@spkilmore.catholic.edu.au kate.ruck@spkilmore.catholic.edu.au liz.darvell@spkilmore.catholic.edu.au shara.hall@spkilmore.catholic.edu.au kiandra.kindred @spkilmore.catholic.edu.au shelly.michalke@spkilmore.catholic.edu.au kirsty.bridge@spkilmore.catholic.edu.au natalie.rees@spkilmore.catholic.edu.au erin.gray@spkilmore.catholic.edu.au lauren.bau@spkilmore.catholic.edu.au rachael.noble@spkilmore.catholic.edu.au sam.gauci@spkilmore.catholic.edu.au Classroom Teachers Prep Blue Prep Green Prep Purple Prep Red Prep Yellow 1 Blue 1 Green 1 Red 2 Blue 2 Green 2 Red 3 Blue 3 Green 3 Red 4 Blue 4 Green 4 Red 5 Blue 5 Green 5 Red 6 Blue 6 Green 6 Red Catherine Stephens Rachel Trotter Monica Barca Tiffany Phillips Mandy Chandler Kayla Anquetil Rachel Vale Georgia Cleve Mikayla Singarella Kiandra Kindred Sylvia Ruiz Megan Taig Sam Gauci Natalie Underwood Whitney Pobjoy Bridie Minogue Rebecca Sharp Tash Borg Aleisha Mellado Rajvi Dhundoo Katrina Slocombe Michael Walsh Caitlin Fandrich Shara Hall Elizabeth Hopper Bonnie Cullinan Jake Peric Teagan Denny catherine.stephens@spkilmore.catholic.edu.au rachel.trotter@spkilmore.catholic.edu.au monica.barca@spkilmore.catholic.edu.au tiffany.phillips@spkilmore.catholic.edu.au mandy.chandler@spkilmore.catholic.edu.au kayla.anquetil@spkilmore.catholic.edu.au rachel.vale@spkilmore.catholic.edu.au georgia.cleve@spkilmore.catholic.edu.au mikayla.singarella@spkilmore.catholic.edu.au kiandra.kindred@spkilmore.catholic.edu.au sylvia.ruiz @spkilmore.catholic.edu.au megan.taig@spkilmore.catholic.edu.au sam.gauci@spkilmore.catholic.edu.au natalie.underwood@spkilmore.catholic.edu.au whitney.pobjoy@spkilmore.catholic.edu.au bridie.minogue@spkilmore.catholic.edu.au rebecca.sharp@spkilmore.catholic.edu.au natasha.borg@spkilmore.catholic.edu.au aleisha.mellado@spkilmore.catholic.edu.au rajvi.dhundoo@spkilmore.catholic.edu.au katrina.slocombe@spkilmore.catholic.edu.au michael.walsh@spkilmore.catholic.edu.au caitlin.fandrich@spkilmore.catholic.edu.au shara.hall@spkilmore.catholic.edu.au elizabeth.hopper@spkilmore.catholic.edu.au bonnie.cullinan@spkilmore.catholic.edu.au jake.peric@spkilmore.catholic.edu.au teagan.denny@spkilmore.catholic.edu.au Specialist Teachers Science Visual Arts Physical Education French Emma Rayner Jodie Hopper Kirsty Bridge Sophie Smith Nick McDermott Anh Castles Support Staff Psychologist Library Technician Learning Support Officers SBAT LSO (PE) Melissa Duggan (admin@everymindpsych.com.au ) Cathy Minogue Prep Blue - Lisa Wesselman Prep Green - Kira Lazarev Prep Purple - Justine McElvogue Prep Red - Rosa Cannizzaro Prep Yellow - Mandy Frost 1 Blue - Angela Hodgins 1 Green - Charlotte Marsh 1 Red - Seema Oberoi / Amanda Harris 2 Blue - Donna Hinsley 2 Green - Emily Jacobs 2 Red - Carol Tully 3 Blue - Sarah Tomsky 3 Green - Tracy Wilson 3 Red - Jenaee Marc 4 Blue - Corina Lilburn 4 Green - Hayley McLaughlin 4 Red - Natasha Dimkovski 5 Blue - Amanda McKay 5 Green - Julie Toussaint 5 Red - Stuart Rimmer 6 Blue - Kerry Bickerton 6 Green - Renee Dickson 6 Red - Meg Tait Charlie Connors Admin staff Enrolments Officer First Aid / Administration Officers Digital Technologies Administrator Finance Officer Payroll Officer Maintenance Manager Groundsman Elise Vlasveld Gin Gannan / Simone Cameron Kaitlyn Bickerton Deborah Amodio Murphy Stokes Adrian King Paul Liddy elise.vlasveld@spkilmore.catholic.edu.au firstaid@spkilmore.catholic.edu.au administration@spkilmore.catholic.edu.au finance@spkilmore.catholic.edu.au payroll@spkilmore.catholic.edu.au Instrumental Music Staff Music Coordinator Drums Guitar Piano Vocals (singing) Isabelle Zoch Xavier Kelly Mitchell O'Dwyer Beau Farrell Oscar Poncell Ethan Wynne Isabelle Zoch Amelia Vlasveld isabelle.zoch@spkilmore.catholic.edu.au

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 10-16th March 2027 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. Volunteer and Contractor Induction St Patrick's Primary School takes its commitment to student safety very seriously. St Patrick's has a number of policies and documents relating to our obligations to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our students and to ensure that the people onsite at the school during a school day are appropriately checked. The Victorian Government recently introduced new Child Safe Standards along with Ministerial Order No 870, which set out the minimum requirements for schools in relation to child safety. Child Safe Standard 4 and Clause 10 of Ministerial Order No 870 relates to staff screening, selection, supervision, training and other human resources practises that reduce the risk of child abuse by new and existing personnel, including employees, volunteers and contractors. Volunteers St Patrick's parents, carers and indeed other family members, who wish to help at the school can do so in many ways. All volunteers must hold a current and valid Working With Children's Check and have completed an annual induction with the school to ensure that they are aware of the current State laws and requirements with respect to working with children. Contractors St Patrick's engages various contractors from time to time, either on a one-off, casual or regular basis. Those contractors fulfill various roles at the school and may or may not come into direct contact with our students during their time on site. All contractors are subject to the same laws and requirements as a volunteer, and must hold a current and valid Working With Children's Check. They must have also completed an induction with the school to ensure that you are aware of the current State laws and requirements with respect to working with children as well as OH&S and other compliance issues. Induction In order to fulfill the obligations under the State law, we require every volunteer and contractor of St Patrick's Primary School to complete an annual induction as required under the Child Safe laws. The induction process is now completed on the iPads in the front office the first time a person signs in. On the anniversary of the induction you will be emailed to complete an update. In order to complete the induction, you will need to provide your Working With Children's Check. Working with Children's Checks Government regulations require that anyone that attends the school that has more than incidental contact with students must have a current and valid Working With Children's Check. If you do not hold a current Working With Children's Check, you must go online, complete the application form and then attend an Australia Post outlet to finalise the application. It will then be processed and you will be notified of the outcome. The website for applications can be found here .

St Patrick's Primary School is a Catholic education provider in Kilmore, Victoria where we work collaboratively to maximise student outcomes. Family School Partnerships “To build and strengthen links with families and the local community to improve student learning and wellbeing outcomes.” Catholic Education Melbourne's Family–School Partnerships initiative At St.Patrick’s, we are dedicated to building and strengthen links with families and the local community to improve student learning and wellbeing outcomes. “Each person’s formation takes place within a process that is implemented over many years by several educators, starting with parents.” – Pope Francis (2014) What is Family School Partnerships? Family-school partnerships are collaborative relationships and activities involving school staff, parents and other family members of students at a school. Why are they important? At St. Patrick’s we believe that families are the first educators of their children and they continue to influence their children’s learning and development during the school years and long afterwards. It is vital for schools and families to work in partnership together. Research tells us that the most effective schools have high levels of parental and community involvement and that this involvement is strongly related to improved student learning, attendance and behaviour. A copy of the school's Family School Partnerships Policy can be found here . To find out more about Family School Partnerships watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-GQQ2bzdugA “To be hoped that the school and the family will be in harmony... to the process of education and the individual’s formation.” – Pope John Paul II (1981)

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. Sacraments are celebrated in the Parish Church or our school stadium if a larger space is needed. 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.