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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. Communication Communication is a fundamental element of the relationship between the school and their families. St Patrick's ensures that there are as many opportunities for the school to get messages to families, and families to communicate to the school. Some of the more regular methods of communication are shown here. Newsletter The school newsletter is a document that is communicated to families every Thursday via email. Hard copies of the document can be collected at the front office on Fridays. The newsletter provides details on upcoming events, curriciulum, reviews of recent activities, community news, as well as reports from the principal and other curriculum leaders. SIMON Everywhere App SIMON Everywhere is a simple smartphone app where information can be quickly sent to parents. Through push notifications, parents can be informed of urgent information, upcoming events as well as providing reminders. As such we request that ALL parents and carers download the app and have it ready to receive notifications. Through the app, families can also access their Parent Access Module (PAM) to update student medical information, access school reports, report student absences, etc. The SIMON Everywhere app can be downloaded from the App Store or Google Play. Facebook Group St Patrick's manages a private Facebook Group for parents and carers only. This Facebook group is the place where photos of students will be posted, as they will not be posted on the main corporate Facebook page. We encourage all parents and carers to join the Facebook group by going to the group and answering the membership questions at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/stpatskilmorefamilies (note that membership will not be accepted without all questions being answered). Seesaw App Seesaw gives families an immediate and personalized window into their child’s school day, and makes communication with teachers seamless. Seesaw empowers students to independently document their learning with built-in creative tools, and provides an authentic audience for their work.

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

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St Patrick's Primary School is an "ICON" school, which means that many of our finance and payroll functions are administered by our head office (MACS) through "Shared Services". They request certain information from you as part of the onboarding process. ​ We require personal details from you, which can be provided in a form here . Close

SMART spelling (Years 3 - 6) To log on to the classroom lessons: spkilmore@smartspelling.com.au Password: 12345678 We do a SMART Spelling lesson every Monday during the writing block, this is where we explicitly teach the focus sound and words for the week. Homework spelling lists are created at this time. Friday writing session includes a spelling test and usually a grammar lesson. Ensure you have your SMART Spelling chart displayed in the classroom (Kate has this printed and laminated) Close

St Patrick's Primary School will facilitate all staff to have the necessary medical training required, which includes: - CPR training (annually), compulsory for VIT, encouraged for all other staff - anaphylaxis (2-yearly and six-monthly updates), all staff - asthma (3-yearly and annual updates), all staff - first aid training (3-yearly), encouraged for all staff ​ This training is provided at no cost to staff members. It is imperative that all staff complete medical training where it is compulsory. We also strongly encourage all other staff to complete the training as well. Close

There are a number of ICT Policies that all staff should be aware of: Cyber Safety ICT Acceptable Use Policy Staff ICT User Agreement Close

All new staff are provided with an induction process to ensure that you are set up for success in your new role with St Patrick's. All teaching staff are provided with a paid induction program. A sample induction program can be found here . An individualised program will be provided for every new staff member to ensure that you are provided with all of the relevant information that you need. Close

Family school partnerships refers to the ongoing development of the relationship between St Patrick's and our families. St Patrick's believes strongly in relational learning where staff and parents/carers work closely to ensure the best possible learning and pastoral care outcomes for students. Effective two-way communication is a critical component to this. Further information about FSP is in the induction document, as well as on our school website, which can be found here . Close

Staff at St Patrick's are giving ongoing opportunities with faith formation. In addition, teaching staff are also supported in obtaining the Catholic accreditation to teach in a Catholic School and/or teach Religious Education. ​ For more information about Formation and Accreditation, please click here . Close

If this is the first time you have worked for Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools Ltd (MACS), you will be issued with a C-number, which you can use to access a range of MACS services, such as the online Catholic Education Victoria Network (CEVN). It is also an essential piece of ICT information, as you will need it to log into your computer and access the school photocopiers. Close