St Monica's is a primary school in Kangaroo Flat, 10 km from Bendigo. The school has a current enrolment of over 290 children. The Identity Statement of the school 'celebrates learning and faith together in the light of Christ'. The school achieves this mission by priding itself on the welcoming school community and the fostering of sound Christian values. The school has a commitment to offer a diverse and relevant curriculum which includes a strong emphasis on the arts. In 2009 the school was part of the Oral Language Initiative which has involved all Prep-Year 2 teachers participating in ongoing professional development. The school is currently in the process of a major building project which will see the complete refurbishment and rebuilding of the whole school by 2012. A new multi-purpose library/canteen building will be completed by the end of 2009, then Stage 2 will commence with 5 new classrooms being built. The welfare of the children is a priority to the school and the children are carefully monitored by the Welfare and Special Needs team. The school has an active parent body.