2023, Term 3, Week 5 Newsletter

Acknowledgement of Country

St. Patrick's School acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land on which we work, the Koroitch-gundidj people of the Maar Nation. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. 

A Prayer for First Eucharist Candidates

Jesus,

Through the Eucharist, we recognise you, we remember you and we become one with you.

In the coming weeks of preparation, we pray that these children also know you in the breaking of the bread and the sharing of the cup.

We pray that sharing at your table enables them to lead Eucharistic lives in which they work for unity and peace in our community and our world.

We ask God’s richest blessings on them as they journey with you.

Amen

Principal's Message

Dear Parents and Carers,

Today was a very auspicious occasion for St Patrick’s Koroit. Bishop Paul Bird celebrated the Blessing and Official opening of our new school buildings. We had the honour and pleasure of hosting the official party including: Bishop Paul Bird, Megan Ioannou Deputy Director - Stewardship, CEB, Terry Harney - DOBCEL board member, Fr. John Fitzgerald - DOBCEL board member and Moderator of Star of the Sea Parish, Tim Perks - Associate Architect,  Morton and Co, Michelle Lowry - Architect, Morton and Co, Lee Schlooz - Education Consultant Southern Zone, Emma Arthur - School Advisory Council Chair, Fr. Bill van de Camp - Infant Jesus Parish priest (retired), Fr. William Lowry - Assistant Priest of Star of the Sea Parish,  Fr. Abraham Thomas - Assistant Priest of Star of the Sea Parish and past principal Mark Moloney. 

Our school community led by our school leaders and Year 6s did an amazing job welcoming and leading our guests in celebration. I thank Ms. Tegan McDonald for her organisation and preparation for the event. Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to this very special day.

Have a great weekend,

Kind regards,

Nick Murrell

Principal

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Book Week 2023 - Week 7

On Thursday, August 24  (Week 7) the staff and students at St Patricks will celebrate Book Week. Everyone is encouraged to dress up as their favourite story book character on this day. We will have a parade of all the amazing costumes at 9:05am in the Hall and then the students will return to their classrooms and participate in different Book Week activities. Visitors are most welcome to come along to the parade and then visit the students in their classrooms to see all of the Book Week action.

Read Grow Inspire

Catholic Mission Fundraiser

The Social Justice Leadership Team had a very successful mission fundraiser yesterday which continues into next week.  Thanks to all families for their support by providing products and making purchases. 

Canteen News/Toastie Tuesday

Thanks to the P&F for offering the special food day with Dim Sims next Wednesday!

Toastie Tuesday - Tuesday 15th August

Due to the Grade 6 students being away at Hooptime next Tuesday, there will be no "Toastie Tuesday" next week.

Payments for Canteen on Friday 21st July

Emails have been sent for payments owing for canteen on Friday 21st July when there were issues with CDFPay.  If families could please pay the amounts owing by cash to the office or deposit as per instructions in the email, that would be great.  If you can't locate the email, please contact Kate (kdobson@spkoroit.catholic.edu.au) to have the details reissued.  Thank you.

School Closure Days

Please note that there are two school closure days coming up on Thursday August 31st and Friday September 1st.  Staff members will be off site on these days working on RE and Literacy planning.

School Fees

Each year our school receives approximately 85% of funding toward the overall cost of running our school for the year from the Federal and State Governments. Consequently, our school community is required to raise the remaining 15% each year to provide the tuition, programs and resources our children need to ensure the best education. This 15% is raised through School Fees, Student Levies, donations and fundraising.

Currently, for this period in time, we have a substantial amount of outstanding school fees, we understand that there is still half of the school year to go, however, if you could give this some thought it would be appreciated. If you have any outstanding school fees it would be appreciated if you could attend to these in the near future. If you have any questions please contact Bronie or Nick and be assured of respect and total confidentiality. No child will be restricted in accessing a quality Catholic Education at St Patrick’s because of prohibitive school fees.

Fathers Day/Special Person Breakfast

Remember to get your orders in for the Fathers Day/Special Person breakfast via CDFPay. Orders close 25th August.

Volunteer Levy

If you have done anything that may entitle you to a credit against your volunteer levy, please collect a form the office.  

First Eucharist Sacrament

A group of students from Grade 4 and 5 are now preparing for their First Eucharist.

The celebration of the sacrament will be held on Sunday 20th August at 9.00 am at Infant Jesus Church.

Star of the Sea South West Coast Parish has a Piety Stall based at Port Fairy with religious gifts and books.  If you are interested in purchasing a gift for this (or an any other) occasion, please contact Marita on 0402 431 053.

Our Diocesan Community - July 2023

The July edition of the Our Diocesan Community publication is now available on line - please use the link below.

Student Awards

Due to the opening and blessing of our new buildings today, awards are held over to assembly next week.

Cake Raffle - Term 3

Thanks to those who put their hand up for the cake raffle roster early in the year.  I have been contacting people week by week but have now put together a list for Term 3.  If the date you are listed for doesn't suit, please try to arrange a swap.

If you would like to go on the list in Term 4, please let me know.

Thanks,

Kate

0408 399 144

Happy Birthday

Happy Birthday to Charlotte White and Harper Cuomo who are celebrating their Birthday at this time. 

The Student Voice - Kangaroobie

Thanks to Beau for interviewing our Kangaroobie campers on their return to find out their favourite camp experience:

Year 3: 

Poppy -  Her favourite activity were the mud pit and life and death

Neve - The hardest challenge was the mud pit.

Jack - He enjoyed life and death

Year 4:

Sadie - She said the hardest activity was the obstacle course

Isla - She enjoyed hut building

Ava - She liked doing the obstacle course.

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Term 3 Assembly Roster

Parents & Friends

Directwear Uniform

As stock runs out at school Directwear will start supplying the items, they will be available to buy on their website at www.directwear.com.au  

Uniforms can be collected from the Directwear home address in Warrnambool or posted to you.

Items now available on the website are:

Short Sleeve Polos - sizes 8 & 10    $28.95

Black Sports Shorts -sizes 6, 8 & 14   $32.50

Grey Pants - sizes 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14 & 16   $54.50

Black Trackpants  - sizes 6, 8, 10, 12   $40.00

Black Skorts - sizes 8 & 10 $32.50

School Dress - All sizes $38.95

Contact details for Direct wear are:

email info@directwear.com.au or phone Dion Jansz: 0412 654 406

MacKillop Family Services

Could you make a difference to a young life?
Could this be what you are looking for?
Foster carers come from all walks of life. They can be working, not working or
retired; married or single; in same-sex relationships; and can own or rent their
home. The most essential criteria are that they care, can provide a safe and
nurturing home, and have room in their home to support a vulnerable child or
sibling group.
If you would like to know more call MacKillop Family Services on 1300 791 677,
visit www.mackillop.org.au/fostercare or ring Alana in our Warrnambool office on
5500 2000.

Dates to Remember

REMINDERS

August

14th - Traffic Safety Incursion - Room 1, 2 and 4

15th - Grade 5/6 Hooptime

17th - Mini Mission Mart

18th - National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence

20th - First Eucharist

24th - Book Week Dress Up

25th - Orders Close for Fathers Day/Special Person Breakfast

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