2023, Term 4, Week 3 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. 

Principal's Message

Dear parents and carers,

We hope you have all had a wonderful day today while staff have been at school as the students!

I join with our Executive Director in congratulating Tegan McDonald on her appointment as Principal of St Patrick's Koroit.

All the very best for the remainder of your weekend.

Regards,

Nick Murrell

Principal

Principal Appointment - message from DOBCEL Executive Director

Picnic in the Paddock

Please see the letter and information package sent home yesterday with important information about Picnic in the Paddock, including ride wrist bands and the cake stall.

Also, please remember to return your raffle tickets to the school office.

Thanks for your support - we can't wait to see everyone there for lots of fun on Sunday 29th.

Star of the Sea South West Coast - Employment Opportunities

Please find below an ad for the Parish Secretary and Admin positions. 

Our Parish Secretary for the past 13 years, Leanne McElgunn, has advised of her intending retirement on Friday 24th November.

This position will need to be filled and the Parish seeks interest from either experienced and/or qualified individuals.  Interested individuals may call into the Parish office at St. Joseph’s Warrnambool to collect a role description or call 5562 2231 for further information.

This is a role of about 32 hours per week  (9.00am - 4.00pm) with award wages but this could be negotiable.

There is also a part-time administrative position as well. The work load has increased for our administrative staff due to our larger Parish. The latter position would be a 0.4 or 0.5 position.

Fr John Fitzgerald

For further details, please contact the Parish Office on (03) 5562 2231.

Developmental Language Disorder

Today is Developmental Language Disorder Day.  Bec Free, our visiting speech therapist, has provided the following link and interesting facts about Developmental Language Disorder to help raise awareness.

https://radld.org/dld-awareness-day/

Developmental Language Disorder is a hidden but common disability that
affects 1 in 14 people causing difficulties understanding and using
language for no known reason. On average 2 students in every class of
30 have a neurodevelopmental condition called Developmental Language
Disorder or DLD. The 2023 DLDday theme is DLD Around the World,
highlighting that DLD occurs in every language.

What is Developmental Language Disorder Awareness Day?

Developmental Language Disorder Awareness Day, now in its fifth year,
is celebrated annually around the world with more than 40 countries
involved in 2022.

Families, teachers, therapists and the community come together to
ensure people with DLD no longer feel invisible.

– In 2020, DLD awareness videos posted on the RADLD Youtube channel
were viewed 36,400 times.

– 83 buildings and monuments around the world lit up in purple & yellow for DLD.

– DLD research fact memes were viewed 1.2 million times!

Wannon Water - National Water Week Poster Competition

This week we had representatives from Wannon Water come to present three (YES - THREE!) of our students prizes in the National Water Week Poster Competition.

Congratulations Beau, Will and Tayla!

The posters are on display until Sunday at Gateway Plaza.

Lost Property

Are you missing any uniform items? There are particularly a lot of jumpers in our Lost Property basket (or overflowing from it!). 

If you could please remember also to label your uniform items so your uniforms don't end up here!

Overdue Library Books

Please remember to take a look at home for any overdue library books and return them to school.  Thanks.

School Fees/Volunteer Levy

Current Statements have been sent home this week.  If you have assisted with an event but are yet to claim a deduction to your Volunteer Levy, please see the office to complete a form.  Volunteer Levy deductions for 2023 must be recieved by the last week in Novemeber.

For those with. outstanding account balances, we would appreciate if you could please make arrangements at your earliest convenience.  If you are having difficulty with your account, do not hesitate to speak confidentially with me to discuss payment options.

Nick Murrell

Uniform Sale

A $10 sale on uniform stock held at school continues through CDFPay (excludes School Bags, Hats and Sports Polos).

Happy Birthday

Happy Birthday to Tayla Milward who is celebrating her birthdays at this time. 

Canteen Roster

Please see below for the current version of the Canteen Roster.

Cake Raffle - Term 4

Thanks to those who put their hand up for the cake raffle roster so far this year.  

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

Thanks,

Kate

0408 399 144

Term 4 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

Star of the Sea Parish Bulletin

Dates to Remember

REMINDERS

October

24th - Junior Regional Hooptime (3/4 All Star Girls)

26th - Swimming Lessons

27th - St Pat's Dads Night

29th - PICNIC IN THE PADDOCK

31st - G5/6 Moyne Cricket

November

2nd - Foundation - 2 Extended Stay

2nd - Grade 2 Sleepover

2nd - Grade 3/4 Winter Sports

2nd - Grade 5 Emmanuel Visit

9th - Swimming Lessons

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