2025, Term 4, Week 3 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

Principal's Message

Dear parents and carers,

We’re thrilled to share some wonderful news, Miss O’Keefe is engaged! Congratulations to Georgia and her fiancé, Dean, on this exciting milestone. We wish them every happiness as they begin this special new chapter together.

A big shout-out to Fraser and Hudson for representing our school so proudly at the Greater Western Regional Championships, as well as our F–2 students out in the community last Tuesday and our 3/4s at Winter Sports and again at Hooptime today. I’ve heard nothing but positive feedback about your presence and representation of our school while in the community! Great manners, wonderful attitudes and true ambassadors for St Patrick’s! Our students continue to display exceptional respect and school pride wherever they go.

Moments like these are a beautiful reminder of the vibrancy of our school community and the joy that comes from learning, connecting and growing together.

This week, we had the pleasure of welcoming our 2026 Foundation students and their families for interviews. Having already shared several transition sessions, it was wonderful to reconnect with these little learners and witness their excitement as they take their first steps into primary school life at St Patrick’s.

And finally, DON’T FORGET PICNIC IN THE PADDOCK is this Sunday! 

We can’t wait to see everyone there. Be sure to check the PIP socials for chances to win free unlimited ride wristbands and more. Entry is free, so come along, join the fun, and celebrate our fantastic school community! I will see you at the main stage at 11am sharp for the acknowledgement, please encourage your children to be part of this special opening! 

Kind regards,

Tegan McDonald

Principal

Prayer

“Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, ‘Whom shall I send?’ And I said, ‘Here am I; send me!’" - Isaiah ^:*

God calls each of us to bring kindness, hope, and love into the world. During Mission Month, we remember that being “sent” doesn’t always mean going far away — it can mean helping a friend, including someone who feels left out, or standing up for what’s right.

Picnic in the Paddock

The countdown is on with less than a weeks to go! 

Thanks so much to everyone for the lolly contributions - the lolly bags are looking great.  If you are a baker, there are cake boxes available at the office.

Don't forget to follow the Picnic in the Paddock Facebook page for details on the scavenger hunt and be in the chance to win free wristbands.

Wristbands are available at the earlybird price via CDFPay or in person at the office - where you can also purchase your merch.

Prep 1965 Reunion

A group of the St Pat's Prep class of 1965 are organising a reunion to celebrate 60 years since they started their education journey at St Pat's.

If you have any connections with former St Pat's students from this era, please share the information below & have them contact Gerard or Lynn.

Parent contact information

If you have changed your phone or email, address or wish you update your non-guardian emergency contact details, please send an email to Bronie or Kate so we can update your detail in our database. 

bmoloney@spkoroit.catholic.edu.au or kdobson@spkoroit.catholic.edu.au 

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

NEW ST PATRICK'S SOFTSHELL JACKETS!
Now available to order through Directwear.

We’re excited to introduce our brand new school softshell, waterproof jacket!

These jackets are warm, durable and feature the school logo – perfect for chilly mornings and outdoor play.

✔ Comfortable and weather-resistant
✔ Smart, uniform compliant design
✔ Available in a wide range of sizes

Current families are welcome to purchase and begin wearing these immediately!

📌 PLEASE NOTE:
From 2026, these jackets will become a compulsory uniform item (if wearing a jacket) for all new Foundation students as we begin to phase them in across the school. Current families are not expected to purchase but are welcome to.

New Sports House Coloured Hats

We now have available a new style of sports hat with house colours on the reverse side.  Hats are compulsory for outside play in Term 4 and 1 so if you are needing a replacement, you might like to show your house colours with your purchase

School Hat purchases can be made through CDF Pay.

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 4 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.

Assembly Roster

Happy Birthday

A very happy birthday to Max Lucken, Leo Clissold and Tayla Milward who celebrated birthdays in the last 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

Catholic Development Fund

Community News