2022, Term 4, Week 4 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,
Picnic in the Paddock
Preparations have ramped up this week for the inaugural Picnic in the Paddock this weekend, Sunday October 30th. 11am-3pm.
We would absolutely love it if as many people as possible from our school community could come along and support the day. The event differs from a traditional school fair in that families are asked to come and participate in the day, rather than run a stall. As you have seen in many newsletters there will be something for everyone on the day. Don't forget to pre-purchase your rides wristbands for children. Also, the cake stall would love it if families could provide something as per the information sent home last week. Thanks to the Picnic in the Paddock team for all their hard work so far.
School Fees
Each year our school receives approximately 85% of funding toward the overall cost of running our school for the year from the Federal and State Governments. Consequently, our school community is required to raise the remaining 15% each year to provide the tuition, programs and resources our children need to ensure the best education. This 15% is raised through School Fees, Student Levies, donations and fundraising.
Currently, we have a substantial amount of outstanding school fees for the 2022 school year, we understand that the school year is still yet to conclude, however, we are getting toward the home stretch. If you have any outstanding school fees it would be appreciated if you could attend to these in the near future. If you have any questions please contact Bronie or Nick and be assured of respect and total confidentiality. No child will be restricted in accessing a quality Catholic Education at St Patrick’s because of prohibitive school fees.
100 Lone Pines Program
Next week on Thursday we are due to receive a Lone Pine Tree as part of the 100 Lone Pines Program. The objective of this project is to commemorate the ANZAC spirit and to celebrate the Centenary of the Republic of Turkey. Friends of Gallipoli Inc., a not-for-profit organisation which has the objective of enhancing ties between Australians and Turks, are coordinating the Project. This is an exciting opportunity for St Patrick’s.
Assessment Program
Next week, on Tuesday and Wednesday, we are running an altered learning timetable to allow students and teachers to participate in various learning assessments. This program is running because DOBCEL schools no longer have access to assessment days at the beginning and end of each school year. Students will be doing activities with teachers other than their regular teachers on these two days and be called to complete assessments with their teacher throughout the two days. All students will attend school on these days as per regular school days.
Kind regards,
Nick Murrell
Principal
Students of the Week
Room 1 & 2
Charlotte White for a fantastic improvement with her letter sounds! Charlotte, you have worked very hard to learn all of your letter sounds. You have been practising applying this knowledge when reading and spelling! Keep shining Charlotte!
Mavrik for his outstanding attitude in class on Thursday. Mavrik asked clarifying questions to gain a better understanding of the task and showed a colourful growth mindset when completing all tasks. Mav was also a wonderful leader and role model, helping other students in maths when adding 10 more and 10 less. Well done Mav, we are proud of you!
Room 4
Edmund McMahon for the enthusiasm you have for learning and sharing your ideas with your peers. Edmund, you have been a very responsible and respectful student in our room, concentrating on tasks and contributing to class discussions thoughtfully. Well done and keep up the great work!
Isla Dobson for the respectful and responsible way she has participated in classroom and swimming activities this week. Isla has been an enthusiastic learner working hard on set tasks in literacy and maths, regularly answering questions and always listening respectfully to her teachers and peers. Well done Isla and keep up the good work!
Room 5
Jaxon Leishman for being a responsible student and sharing his understanding of how to add fractions with others. Jaxon, you make a great teacher. You are calm and patient and I am sure your help was appreciated by the other students.
Tessa Byrne for being a responsible student. Tessa, for the second week in a row, you have put in an amazing amount of work on fractions. You have stuck to your task, followed the pattern of adding and subtracting fractions, asked for help when you needed it and helped others when you could. Well done.
Beau Porter for being a respectful and responsible student at all times. Beau, the effort that you put into all areas of your learning is fantastic. We love the way you aim to produce high quality work at every opportunity. And your manners, and the respect that you show to other students and to teachers is absolutely fantastic. Well done.
Room 7
Tarneisha Harris for the positive effort you have made to listen with intent to be an engaged learner. Tarneisha, this respectful behaviour has enabled you to complete work tasks with pride and confidence. Well done.
Lincoln Arthur for the responsible effort you have made to follow instructions in learning this week, especially in the writing task. You have listened to feedback to improve your writing and made an impressive effort to think of and use more interesting descriptive words to engage your audience. Keep up this great effort!
Happy Birthday
Happy Birthday to Tilly Balcombe and Allira Askew who are celebrating their Birthday at this time.
Dates to Remember
REMINDERS
30th - Picnic in the Paddock
31st - Socktober Mission Fundraising day
November
1st - Melbourne Cup dress up day
3rd - Lions Eye Health Program 4-6
8th - All Star Grade 5/6 Regional Finals Hamilton
14th -School Closure Day - Report Writing
15th - Moyne Try-Athlon
21st - Year 3/4 Camp - Portland Bay Lodge
22nd - Year 3/4 Camp - Portland Bay Lodge
December
1st - Grade 2 Sleepover at School
1st - 5/6 Open water swimming 10.00-11.00
2nd - 5/6 Open water swimming 12.30-1.30
8th - FairyTale Christmas performance/BBQ 5.45-7pm
9th - End of year Mass 10 am @ Infant Jesus Church
12th - 5/6 Open water swimming 10.30-11.30
13th - Orientation Day
14th - 5/6 Open water swimming 10.30-11.30
14th - Yr 6 Graduation Lunch Yr6 Grad evening
15th - 5/6 Open water swimming 10.30-11.30
16th - Students' last day 2.30pm finish
Next Tuesday, November 1st is Melbourne Cup Day. To celebrate the race that stops the nation, students are encouraged to dress for a day at the races and bring a picnic if they choose to.
BUSHFIRE & GRASSFIRE INFORMATION
Our school is on the "Grassfire At Risk Register".
With the implementation of a new national Fire Danger Rating (FDR) system, all schools on the "Bushfire and Grassfire At Risk Registers" will be closed on days classified as Catastrophic FDR.
What does this mean? On a Catastrophic FDR, the school will be closed, along with school bus services. No one will be allowed on site. Such ratings will be declared ahead of the nominated day and we will advise families via the usual channels (SZApp, Class Dojo, e-mail).
Note: A Catastrophic FDR is different to a Day of Total Fire Ban.
Additional Information about the Australian Fire Danger Rating system is reproduced here for your information.
Socktober - Crazy socks day!
Monday 31st October - Mission Day and Liturgy in the Hall, 9.30am, all welcome to the liturgy.
Wear your crazy socks!
Gold coin donation on the day.
$1.00 for 3 penalty soccer kicks in competition at lunch!
Lots of fun to be had and games to be played!
COVID Protocols/RAT kits
You will have noticed that we are no longer regularly distributing Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs).
Although there in now no mandated requirement to test, it is recommended that rapid antigen tests (RATs) are used by students and staff when symptomatic.
Should you require additional RAT kits, please contact the office.
Lake School - Leela's fund
The Lake School is very proud to announce Leela's Fund, a $500 bursary to assist a child attend the Lake School in Koroit January 2-7 2023. The fund has been set up by Leela's grandparents, Phillip and Rae Naughton, in memory of ten year old Leela who tragically passed away in a house fire last year. Leela attended the Lake School a number of times and described it as "My favourite week of the whole year."
Applications are now open for the bursary by emailing felix@bushwahzee.com Leela's Fund is to assist a family who would like their child to attend Lake School specifically in relation to help with enrolment fees, travel, accomodation and obtaining a musical instrument.
Picnic in the Paddock
2023 Koroit Netball Tryouts
The Koroit Football Netball Club encourages all past and prospective Junior Netballers to take part in the Club's grading and selection process for its 2023 Junior Netball Sides.
Grading for our 2023 Development (1 x team), 13&U (2 x teams), 15&U (2 x teams) and 17&U (2 x teams) netball sides will be held at Victoria Park Netball Courts, Koroit, on the following dates:
- THURSDAY 3 & THURSDAY 10 NOVEMBER 2022
- 4.15pm - 5.00pm: Players born 2012/2013 (Development - 1 team)
- 5.00pm - 5.45pm: Players born 2011/2010 (13&U - 2 teams)
- 5.45pm - 6.30pm: Players born 2009/2008 (15&U - 2 teams)
- 6.30pm - 7.15pm: Players born 2007/2006 (17&U - 2 teams)
Participation (or interest, if unable to attend) MUST be pre-registered via the link here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/
Registrations close 5pm Tuesday 1 November 2022. Further information is available by contacting Stacey O'Sullivan (Netball Coordinator) on 0448 581 161.
Moyne Health Masterplan Survey
Moyne Health Services is undertaking community consultation for their Master Planning and would like as many people to participate as possible.
