The school publishes a newsletter every week on a Monday. The newsletter contains information about all aspects of school life and will need to be read each week.

From 2025 the school will move to a digital newsletter format, with an email link being sent to families. Below are links to our current and archived newsletters.

St Peter's recognises the importance of privacy and are committed to protecting personal information which may be collected, held and stored as well as the management of operational complaints that may arise.

The school must handle personal information as outlined in the CES Ltd Privacy Policy and Standard Collection Notice and ensure the Complaints Policies and Procedures implemented at school level are consistent with CES Ltd Complaints Management Framework. Please use the below links to access these policies and procedures.

Privacy Policy

Standard Collection Notice

Complaints Policy

Complaints Procedures

To support busy families, Outside School Hours Care services are provided by YMCA at Lightning Reef Primary School.

Both permanent and casual bookings are available. You’re able to have both permanent on-going bookings and casual bookings to suit your needs.

Further information can be found at:

https://childrensprograms.ymca.org.au/outside-school-hours-care/lightning-reef-primary-north-bendigo

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Fresh Fruit Friday

We are thankful to be one of over 35 local schools who receive fresh fruit every week thanks to the Mckern Foundation. Their aim is to support Healthy, Happy, Active lifestyles in Bendigo’s youth. This delivery allows our students to help themselves to a fresh, healthy snack anytime at school. For more information visit: http://www.mckern.net.au/foundation/fresh-fruit-friday/

Sun Smart

We are a Sun Smart school and as such we are all asked to wear a hat outside during Term 1 and Term 4. Please ensure your child has a school hat to wear at all times outside - outside learning and play, enviro classes and sport lessons. ALL hats must be clearly named.

ResourceSmart School

https://www.bdac.com.au/

dogsconnect old In 2018 we introduced a dog to our school under the Dogs Connect program.Our dog is called Lexi and she spends time in each classroom throughout the week.Lexi is used to teach social skills and to help teach the students about emotional regulation.

Lexi has a Facebook page if you'd like to follow along

https://www.facebook.com/lexistpeters/

For more information on this wonderful program please visit: http://www.dogsconnect.net.au/

Catholic Identity at St. Peter's

Religious topics are planned using the Source of Life, which is the foundational document for all Catholic schools in Victoria. https://www.ceosand.catholic.edu.au/downloads/key-documents/47-source-of-life-core-document/file

R.E. classes comprised between 2 – 3 hours of the weekly timetable.

The Sacraments, liturgies, prayer times and mass are also incorporated into school life throughout the year.

For more information about St Kilian's Parish please visit: https://www.stkiliansparish.com

Useful links for Faith Enrichment: https://www.cecv.catholic.edu.au/Our-Schools/Useful-links

Wellbeing Team

Wellbeing Coordinator

Kristy Dupille is employed 3 days a week to support families and students, in small groups and individually.
Family concerns can be directed straight to Kristy and any student concerns are referred through the classroom teacher.

Initial concerns should be brought up with the class teacher and Kristy can be contacted
via email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Of course, you can always speak to the principal Jeremy with any concerns.

Peaceful Kids
Mindfulness & Positive Psychology Program

www.peacefulkids.com.au

MHiPS
Mental Health in Primary Schools

Karli Price

Smiling Mind

Seasons For Growth

Loss and grief peer support program

Seasons for Growth is a loss and grief peer support program. This program is aimed at assisting young people to understand
the grief that is experienced because of the loss of a parent or significant other through death, separation,
divorce or other circumstances. Seasons offers a range of activities to assist children to gain skills required
to work with their loss and grief; understand it is normal to experience a range of emotions; provide a
supportive network of caring peers and build relationships with families, peers and teachers.
If you are interested in your child participating in this program, please see the principal Jeremy or contact
Kristy our wellbeing coodinator at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Circle Time

Circle Time is a structured, regular occasion when a class group meets in a circle to speak, listen, interact,
enhance relationships and share concerns. Content is flexible and adaptable based on the age and needs of the class.

Discussion circles: Used to discuss any issues that may be relevant or to share work that has been completed.
Problem solving circles: Used to sort out problems that arise in the classroom or in the playground.

Catholic Care Sandhurst

Catholic Care Sandhurst have a great range of programs and workshopa available to parents and guardians relating to raising children through all stages
Please check out their website for upcoming events that you may like to take part in, many of the programs/workshops are free.

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