2025, Term 2, Week 9 Newsletter

Child Safe Statement and Commitment

The Child Safety Officers at St Patrick's are Tegan McDonald and Shona Louden principal@spkoroit.catholic.edu.au or slouden@spkoroit.catholic.edu.au

Acknowledgement of Country

Prayer

Prayer for World Refugee Day Friday 20th June

This week, we take a moment to pray for people around the world who have been forced to leave their homes seeking safety and hope. This prayer reminds us that welcoming others and showing kindness is something we are all called to do, no matter our background or beliefs. It’s about seeing the dignity in every person and choosing compassion.

Loving God,
We pray for all those who have been forced to flee their homes in search of safety, peace, and hope. May they find welcome, compassion, and kindness along their journey.

Help us to remember your words:

“I was a stranger and you welcomed me.” (Matthew 25:35)
May we always be ready to open our hearts to those in need, seeing your face in every person we meet.

Bless our school community with a spirit of hospitality and love. May we work together to build a world where all are safe, valued, and free to live with dignity.

We ask this in Jesus’ name,
Amen.

Title: Christ walks amongst his people, with the pilgrims and the sick ones, a child on His shoulders

Artist: Elizabeth Wang

Principal's Message

Dear parents and carers,

Welcome to Week 9!

3 more weeks until the term ends, can you believe it? There has been some outstanding learning and lots of events happening across the school this term, you only have to look at class dojo and our school socials to see it all!  Teachers are currently finalising reports, which will be available in the last week of school. It’s been so lovely reading about the achievements and progress your children have made this semester. 

Kind regards,

Tegan McDonald

Principal

Enrolment Information

2026 Foundation enrolments are still open until the 4th July. Spots are filling up quickly, which is a wonderful celebration for our amazing little school. We look forward to welcoming our existing families and new Foundation students and families to our school community from next term with Little Learners, Kinder Transition and Foundation Interviews.

Digital Media Literacy & Safety Webinar

Though our association with SchoolTV, parents, carers, grandparents, educators and school leaders are able to attend an exclusive webinar supporting primary and secondary students.

WEBINAR: Digital Media Literacy & Safety (Part II)
DATE: Wednesday, 18 June 2025
TIME: 7:30 pm

Join us for an exclusive session with two of Australia's leading experts in youth wellbeing and cybersafety, Susan McLean and Dr Michael Carr-Gregg. They will share invaluable insights on how to empower young people to navigate the online world safely and responsibly.

Topics in this webinar include:

• Artificial Intelligence
• Misinformation & Algorithms
• Sexting and Sextortion
• Online Grooming

Register here: http://spkoroit.catholic.schooltv.me/webinar/east-coast-digital-media-literacy-safety-part-2

School TV - Navigating Friendships

School TV has a wide range of resources available with lots of information on different wellbeing and parenting topics.  These can be accessed via the school website under the Parents and Community menu.

This week, we share the topic of Friendships and Belonging - 

Friendships and Belonging

SWPBS -Positive Behaviour at St Patrick’s

At St Patrick’s, we follow the School Wide Positive Behaviour Support (SWPBS) framework. This is all about creating a safe, respectful, and supportive learning environment where every child can thrive.

We have three clear expectations for all students:
Be Safe – Be Respectful – Be Responsible

We teach and model these behaviours every day so students understand what is expected, both in and out of the classroom. We use positive reinforcement like our ladder system, Class Dojo points, prizes, and other acknowledgements to celebrate students making great choices.

When behaviour falls short of expectations, we follow a clear and fair process, helping students learn from their mistakes and make better choices next time.

We also keep track of positive behaviours and any challenges that arise. This helps us see patterns, support students early, and make sure we are always improving.

Just like we teach children how to read, write and count, we also teach them how to behave. As the quote says:

“If a child doesn’t know how to read, we teach.
If a child doesn’t know how to behave, we teach them how to behave.”

Respectful behaviour at home.
The way we speak and act around children, especially in moments of frustration, has a lasting impact. Together, when school and families work as one, we can help all our children grow into kind, confident and respectful young people.

A Thought from Karen Young - Words Matter

Children are always listening, even when we think they’re not. The way we talk in front of them helps shape how they see themselves and how they behave.

As Karen Young reminds us:
"Our words become their inner voice. When we speak with calm, respect and understanding, especially during challenging moments, we teach them how to respond to the world and to themselves."

When we model calm and kind communication, we give our children the tools to do the same.

Communication Process
If you have any concerns about your child’s behaviour at school or at home, please contact your child’s classroom teacher in the first instance. From there, the teacher will raise the concern with the appropriate school leader if further support is needed.

Mum's Night Reminder

From the acting sport coordinator- Georgia O’Keefe

Congratulations to our Mixed Netball Team on an incredible effort at the Division Competition on Friday! The team gave it their all—winning 3 games, drawing 1, and making it all the way to the grand final, where we missed out by just one goal.

Everyone put in a fantastic effort and should be very proud of what they achieved. Reaching the grand final is a huge accomplishment!

A big thank you to all the parents and staff who came along to support—we truly appreciate it. Well done team!

Book Club

Issue 4 is out now! 

Scholastic Book Club: Issue 4 2025 by Scholastic Australia - Issuu

NCCD Information

Directwear Uniform

School Uniform is available from Directwear www.directwear.com.au  

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

Contact details for Direct wear are:

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

GREY TROUSERS WITH LOGO - We are over stocked and need to reduce what we have.

RRP $59.50

From now until 30th June 2025 unless sold out prior -  $29.75, that's half price!

First in best dressed.

Canteen & Cake Raffle

The Canteen & Cake Raffle are coordinated by our P&F.

Canteen operates at lunchtime on Wednesday and Friday.  Wednesday is sales of  icy-poles and snacks and Friday includes distribution of lunch orders. 

Click here to sign up for the Term 2 Canteen Roster

Cake Raffle is just something for fun! Students can purchase tickets in the classroom on Friday mornings for 20cents and the raffle is drawn by a student from the family who has supplied the cake.  "Cake" is a general term - the prize does not have to be home made and you can choose to bring whatever you like biscuits, slice or chocolates.

Click here to sign up for the Cake Raffle Roster

Assembly Roster

Happy Birthday

Happy Birthday to Amy Jones, Hunter Noble, Sam Mahony, Sienna Keane and Maisie McElgunn who celebrated his birthday this week.  We hope you had a fantastic time celebrating with family and friends!

Star of the Sea - Parish Bulletin

Dates to Remember

Please refer to the public calendar on the school website for the most up to date calendar items.

https://www.spkoroit.catholic.edu.au/news-events

Community News