2022, Term 3, Week 9 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,
Fathers in Our Lives
We give our thanks, Creator God, for the fathers in our lives.
Fatherhood does not come with a manual, and reality teaches us that some fathers excel.
We ask for Your blessings for them all and forgiveness where it is needed.
This Father's Day we remember the many sacrifices fathers make for their children and families, and the ways--both big and small--they lift children to achieve dreams thought beyond reach.
So too, we remember all those who have helped fill the void when fathers pass early or are absent; grandfathers and uncles, brothers and cousins, teachers, pastors and coaches and the women of our families.
For those who are fathers, we ask for wisdom and humility in the face of the task of parenting. Give them the strength to do well by their children and by You.
In Your Holy name, O God, we pray.
Amen.
- Rev. Chuck Currie
Father’s Day
This weekend we wish all Father’s and special male persons a Happy Father’s Day! It is a great time to celebrate the amazing contributions your fathers and special people have made in your life. A big thank you to the Parents and Friends and “Oh Fudge Sticks” (Jess Morris, Eleanor’s mum) for the creative and tasty idea to help say thanks to these very special people in our lives. Hopefully, all the treats are consumed with delight on Sunday. Happy Father’s Day!
SWPBS - School Wide Positive Behaviour Support (SWPBS)
This week families received an information package regarding the Restorative Practice that complement our SWPBS framework. The package included some information regarding SWPBS and some cards that demonstrate how we have conversations with students when things don’t go quite right. When time allows, please take a moment to read through this information. In the coming weeks we will publish our Minors and Majors chart with families in the newsletter. This will hopefully provide some clear information for families about how this process works as well.
3 Way Conferences - 7th and 8th September
We are preparing to conduct 3 Way Conferences with Students, Teachers and Parents on Tuesday 6th and Wednesday 7th of September. Last year we made a change from traditional parent-teacher interviews in response to discussions at a staff level and Community Conversation feedback. The 3-way conversations received excellent feedback from all involved and the process will continue this year. 3 Way Conferences involve children sharing samples of work (student and teacher chosen). These can be from their portfolios/workbooks or online. These conferences involve the student, teacher and parent. The students, under teacher supervision, are responsible for leading the conference and sharing their educational journey with their parents and teacher.
Bookings are now available through PAM.
Enjoy a great Father’s Day weekend,
Kind regards,
Nick Murrell
Principal
Students of the Week
Room 1 & 2
Teddy Porter for the responsible way you have participated in writing this week. It has been great to see your creative side come to life when creating an imaginary animal for your information report. Keep up the great work!
Mavrik Cuolahan for the responsible way you have participated with enthusiasm in Reading Recovery this week. You have been organised bringing your pack each day and it has been amazing seeing you make great reading progress. Well done!
Room 4
Sienna Keane for the enthusiastic and responsible way you approach your learning in Room 4 and in EMU maths. Sienna, you work hard on set reading tasks, answering questions, solving mathematical problems and writing neatly. Keep up the great work, Sienna!
Jehtt van Kempen for being a very respectful and responsible student in room 4. Jehtt you always try your best completing set work on time and to a very good standard. Keep up the great work Jehtt!
Room 5
Esther Gleeson for being a responsible learner and giving her best effort to every activity this week. Well done, Esther.
Annabelle Foster for being respectful in class. Annabelle, we appreciate the way you always use your manners when talking to the teachers, and we also hear you talk to other students respectfully, which is great.
Room 7
Logan Harlock for being responsible. Logan you always listen attentively to instructions and use your learning time in an organised way to be productive and achieve. You have been organised in finding facts and working on the presentation of your research project on the solar system- excellent work. Logan, thank you for being the go to person for our school chickens. They certainly appreciate your care. Keep up your excellent attitude towards school!
Indiana Cuomo for always being a responsible learner and contributor to our classroom. Indiana, you confidently share your ideas and opinions with the class, you challenge yourself and always think about the quality of your work. You have been organised in finding facts and working on the presentation of your research project on the solar system- excellent work Indiana!
Happy Birthday
Happy Birthday to Zoe Delaney, Grace McMahon and Oliver McMahon who are celebrating their Birthday at this time.
Dates to Remember
REMINDERS
September
6th - Footy Clinic
10th - Division Table Tennis
12th - 14th - Grade 5/6 Roses Gap Camp
16th - Footy dress up day
Last day of Term
October
3rd - School Returns
7th - Regional Athletics Ballarat
10th - Moyne Big Bash Cricket
12th - Parents & Friends Meeting 7.30pm
14th - Division Cricket Warrnambool
18th - Gr 3 / 4 Junior All star girls Hooptime Regional Final, Hamilton
30th - Picnic in the Paddock
November
15th - Moyne Try-Athlon
Grade 4/5/6 Footy Clinic
This Tuesday the 6th September there is a Footy Clinic for Grade 4/5/6
Students are to wear sports uniform and bring footy boots if they have them, no problems if not, to participate in a footy clinic on the day.
Parents & Friends Association
Afternoon Teas
Picnic in the Paddock
Community Events
