2021, Term 4, Week 10 Newsletter
Principal's Message
Dear Parents and Carers,
Thank you
What an amazing experience “A Gift” was on Thursday evening. The combination picnic, fun, liturgy, performance and exhibition of learning was a beautiful celebration of the incredible and talented students we have at St Pat’s. We thank families and friends for supporting the celebration through attendance and participation, it was greatly appreciated and made the night extra special to see so many people come along and be of the event. I would like to thank Mrs. Anna Schlooz for her passion, vision and enthusiasm for our students and Arts program, we are truly blessed to have such a community member.
School Advisory Council - Thank you / Expressions of Interest
This year we have four members of our School Advisory Council who will be finishing their tenure with the council. We thank Adele MacDonald (chair), Ted Phillips (secretary), Mick McGoldrick and Andrew Foster for their long-serving commitment to our school’s SAC. The past two years have been challenging for many sectors, including Education. I sincerely value the pragmatic, honest and fair advice that the whole group has provided to me as Principal over these very challenging times. Mr Darren Lloyd will obviously also be moving on from his role as staff representative. This leaves Erin Holscher and me as part of the council.
If you have an interest in and would like to be part of the School Advisory Council (SAC) please contact me principal@spkoroit.catholic.edu.au expressing your interest in the role. We will formalise and announce the new group members early in 2022.
Graduation/Farewell Ceremony
Please join us to celebrate our Year 6 students as they complete their education journey at St. Patrick’s.
When: Tuesday 14th of December 6:00- 7:00pm. Where: Infant Jesus Church Koroit. This event is a graduation ceremony, with all St Pats families welcome to attend. We will also be farewelling families and staff who are leaving us at the end of 2021 at this ceremony. See more information in this newsletter.
Congratulations Indi O’Connor
Congratulations to our Year 6 student Indi O’Connor who has made the School Sport Victoria Under 12 netball team. Indi attended a number of trials throughout the year and proved her worth to be among the 12 best netballers for her age in the whole state, an amazing achievement Indi. We congratulate Indi on this amazing achievement and wish her all the very best with her future sporting endeavours as she makes her way to secondary school next year. A sensational effort Indi!
Enjoy a great weekend
Kind regards,
Nick Murrell
Principal
Students of the Week
Room 3
Class Award: To each student in Room 3 for such a fantastic year. You have all become respectful, responsible and safe members of our class and should all be very proud of all you have achieved during the year. Each one of you have been such resilient learners in what has been a very challenging year, tackling both remote and onsite learning. Well done and good luck for 2022!
Room 4
Whole Class: For being a wonderful member of Room 4 in 2021
Room 5
Whole Class: For being great students all year.
Room 7
Benji Holscher: for his responsible reflection on how he could give a gift to the world. Benji worked hard on his design, making alterations along the way. Benji’s invention titled ‘’Air cleaner” is a tower designed to suck in polluted air in exchange for fresh breathing air.
Nash Bidmade: for his responsible reflection on how he could give a gift to the world. Nash’s use of recycled products to design his life like construction of trees. Nash identified that trees are a very important link to Earth's ecosystems.
Diesel Watson: for the enthusiastic, reverent and respectful way in which he engaged in and celebrated the “Gift” Liturgy. Diesel was very helpful during practice times, quick to assist others in our class preparation and listened so intently to the Liturgy. Thank you Diesel for being such a supportive classmate.
Pen Licence: Ella Lumsden consistently presents her work with very neat handwriting, taking pride in her ongoing commitment.
Hall:
To every Year 6 student for being Responsible, Respectful and Safe members of our class in 2021.
Year 6, it has been a joy to teach you, support you, challenge you and laugh with you. Thank you for the phenomenal efforts you have made this year, both onsite and remotely, and the enthusiasm you bring to class to make every day enjoyable. Congratulations.
Happy Birthday
Happy Birthday to Bree Holscher who is celebrating a birthday at this time.
Dates to Remember
CANTEEN
Wednesday 15th December - Chloe Harlock
REMINDERS
December
14th - Yr 6 Graduation Tuesday 6-7pm
15th - Yr F-6 Fun Days
16th - Last day of term Thursday 2.30pm finish
Student Assessment Days
Student Assessment Days
There are no student assessment days (pupil free days for testing) at the end of this school year or at the beginning of next year. This is due to DOBCEL directives. Please be assured that our education team has an alternative plan to ensure we continue to gather this vital and important learning information at the beginning of next year, however, this does NOT involve pupil free testing days.
The final day of school this year is Thursday 16/12/2021 @ 2.30pm and classes recommence on Monday 31/1/2022 at 9am.
2022 Chrome Survey
2022 Chomebook Surveys
Our original survey did not capture the names of the respondents, making it difficult for us to precisely capture the Chromebook requirements for next year.
Apologies for the inconvenience but could you please complete the survey again?
The attached document outlines details of the Chromebook Program which should clarify some of the questions raised in the responses we did receive.
The cost of the Chromebook includes the device, case and charger.
Learning Support Officer Position
We have a vacancy, commencing in 2022 for a Learning Support Officer (LSO) for one day per week. If you, or anyone you know, is qualified and interested in joining the St Patrick’s team in an LSO role can you please contact Nick Murrell principal@spkoroit.catholic.edu.au with any questions. Alternatively, you can forward a short cover letter and resume to the above email address, expressing your interest.
Outside School Hours Care
We are still seeking applicants to join our Outside School Hours Care team in 2022. You will see an advertisement in this weekend’s Warrnambool Standard will all the details. As above, if you, or anyone you know, is qualified and interested in joining the St Patrick’s team can you please contact Nick Murrell principal@spkoroit.catholic.edu.au with your application or with any questions.
Christmas Raffle
Picnic in the Paddock
Star of the Sea Parish Bulletin
Learn to Swim
