2022, Term 2, Week 7 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,

Confirmation

Congratulations to the Year 3 children who celebrated the sacrament of Confirmation this week. The sacrament was the next step in their Catholic faith journey. We wish all of the confirmation candidates in our Parish a prayerful blessing. Thanks to the families and the teachers for supporting them in their preparation. 

2022 Confirmation candidates were; Isla Dobson, Mazie Fechete, Josephine Foard, Matilda Gilding, Sadie Langdon, Ava Monnier and Aria Toki.

School Closure Day

A reminder that Tuesday, June 14th is a school closure day. This day follows the Queen’s Birthday public holiday. This is a pupil free day. On this day staff will be at school undertaking professional development facilitated by Allan Hutchison, Senior Psychologist, Catholic Education Ballarat. 

Employment

In this weekend's Warrnambool Standard, coming up on social media and further in this newsletter we are advertising for a school cleaner. We are very sad to see Tiff leaving St Pat’s, as she has been an incredible asset to our school community for a number of years and has kept our school clean and safe throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. If you, or anyone you know, would be interested in this position, I encourage you to read or pass on the further information provided in this newsletter. Any further questions about the role can be directed to Nick Murrell via phone or email. 

OSHC Update

We are currently reviewing our Outside School Hours Care service. This review is in response to enrolment numbers in the service being at an all-time low. Families who are currently utilising the service have received communication from the school. Rest assured that our school will continue to provide access to after school care. We are very conscious that this service supports families in a number of ways. 

Assembly dates

Ms Tegan McDonald is currently compiling our assembly roster for next term. These dates will be published on the school calendar which can be accessed through SZapp. The purpose of this is to give families plenty of notice of when your child’s class will be hosting assembly in Term 3. 

Kind regards,

Nick Murrell

Principal

Students of the Week

Room 1 &  2

Hudson Smits for being a great friend to all students in Foundation and Year 1. You are a kind and caring member of the Junior rooms and are always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone in need! Keep up the great work Hudson!

Eleanore Huckstepp for putting in extra hard work with your handwriting this week. You made such an effort to ensure that your letters were formed correctly and sitting properly on the lines. Well done Eleanor!

Room 4

Jack Lane-for being a wonderfully responsible leader in our class this week. Jack has been a helpful student, a kind friend to all, organised with his reader and an enthusiastic learner this week completing set tasks. Well done Jack and keep up the great work!

Mazie Fechete-for being a polite, kind and respectful student who leads by example for her peers to follow. Thank you Mazie for your maturity, initiative and leadership in our classroom. I really appreciate all the help and support you give to others. Thank you

Bailey Askew- for your respectful attitude in all classes and your enthusiasm shown in library lessons. Bailey you are always willing to include others into your activities, games and discussions, making you a wonderful friend to all. Well done Bailey!

Sadie Langdon- for showing a responsible attitude in helping out her peers in our class and teachers within our school. Sadie never hesitates when being asked to do something extra and often volunteers her services. Thank you for the many things you do Sadie and particularly this week organising our classroom library and returning all the books needed to the library. I really appreciate your help.

Thank you!

Room 5 

Benji Holscher for the respectful way he conducts himself in our classroom. Benji, we enjoy your friendly chats, your beautiful manners and the way you offer to help out whenever possible. Thank you Benji.

Tessa Byrne for the responsible way you have been working in class. Tessa we are impressed that you have been putting more effort into your work and that you listen to and follow the advice we give you to help you produce your best possible effort. Well done.

Room 7

Phoenix Lane for engaging and listening with intent in class discussions and inquiry tasks. The detail in your illustrated response to National Reconciliation Week shows a great understanding of the discussions and ideas presented.  Great job on your respectful participation in discussions Phoenix.  

Logan Harlock for your responsible approach to learning. It is great to see you asking questions Logan, especially in Maths, and the thoughtfulness you put into your reflections.  Keep up the great work! 

Happy Birthday

 Happy Birthday to Will Foster & Sienna Keane who are celebrating their Birthday this week.

Dates to Remember

REMINDERS

JUNE

13th- Queens Birthday Holiday

14th - School Closure Day

17th - Little Learners 10.00-11.00am

22nd - Responsible Pet Ownership Program

23rd - Hope for Ukraine Day

24th - Last Day of term

JULY

22nd July - Little Learners 10.00-11.00am

August

2nd - Junior Grade 3 & 4 Moyne Hooptime

5th - Little Learners 10.00-11.00am

16th  - Grade 5 & 6 Moyne Hooptime

Employment

Cleaner (School Services Officer SSO)

Applications Close:  22 June 2022

We are seeking a part-time cleaner to join our school community. FTE 0.43, 16 hrs per week. 

For full information regarding the position, including a Role Description, please click on this link

Sports Report

Hope For Ukraine Day!

Parents and Friends

Girls as Leaders in STEM

Mermaids Milkshake Madness

Vacation Care Program