St Patrick's Primary School Port Fairy

9-11 William Street
Port Fairy VIC 3284

Phone: 03 5568 1371

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Vision and Motto

In the tradition of the Good Samaritan sisters, we are a Catholic educational community, giving ourselves to goodness throughout our lives.

"Give Yourself to Goodness"

Acknowledgement of Country

We Acknowledge the Gunditjmara people, the Traditional Owners of the land on which we are gathered today.

We respect and honour Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders, past, present and future. We acknowledge their stories, traditions and living cultures on this land and commit to building a brighter future together.

Upcoming Events

10 Sep	5/6 Camp - Cave Hill Creek 10 Sep 2025 - 12 Sep 2025

11 Sep	3/4 Mass and Fr Matt Visiting 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Recurring event

11 Sep	Sporting Schools Ends for Term 3 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

12 Sep	Assembly 2:40 PM - 3:10 PM Recurring event

12 Sep	Assembly 2:40 PM - 3:10 PM Recurring event

13 Sep	Mass - Koroit Infant Jesus 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Recurring event

14 Sep	Mass - Port Fairy St Patrick's 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Recurring event

15 Sep	Yr 3 & 4 Wellbeing Day - onsite All day

17 Sep	Juniors & Seniors Skate Park Visit 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

19 Sep	Term 3 ends at 2.20pm All day

20 Sep	Mass - Koroit Infant Jesus 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Recurring event

21 Sep	Mass - Port Fairy St Patrick's 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Recurring event

27 Sep	Mass - Koroit Infant Jesus 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Recurring event

28 Sep	Mass - Port Fairy St Patrick's 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Recurring event

4 Oct	Mass - Koroit Infant Jesus 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Recurring event

5 Oct	Mass - Port Fairy St Patrick's 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Recurring event

9 Oct	End Of Year Mass and Fr Matt Visiting 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Recurring event

9 Oct	3/4 Mass and Fr Matt Visiting 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Recurring event

10 Oct	Swimming All day Recurring event

10 Oct	Region Athletics Ballarat All day

11 Oct	Mass - Koroit Infant Jesus 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Recurring event

Parish Masses

Port Fairy St Patrick's & Koroit Infant Jesus Mass Times

Saturday Vigil Mass - 6.30pm at Koroit

Sunday Mass - 10.30am @ Port Fairy

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 NEWSLETTER

CHILD SAFETY STATEMENT
FROM THE PRINCIPAL
FROM THE REL - MICHELLE MALONE
SCIENCE NEWS
ART NEWS
HANDS ON LEARNING
FOOTY COLOURS & SUSTAINABILITY DAY
GRANDPARENTS & SPECIAL FRIENDS' DAY
SCHOOL DATES - 2025
FOUNDATION 2026 INFORMATION
R U OK?DAY
CDF COMMUNITY FUND
SPORTING SCHOOLS - TERM 3 & 4
SPRING MUSIC FESTIVAL
COMMUNITY NEWS

CHILD SAFETY STATEMENT

FROM THE PRINCIPAL

Dear Parents and Carers,

We had a great Father's Day Breakfast last Friday morning. Thank you to Jo Mackenzie, Lee Malady and Sarah Sheehan for coordinating the event.

Year 5/6 are on their adventure camp at Cave Hill Creek this week. Let's hope the weather holds for them.

The Leadership team has begun planning for 2026. If you know of anyone seeking enrolment please let them know to make contact asap and likewise, if anyone knows that their children are not going to be at St. Patrick's next year, we ask that you make an appointment with the Principal or inform the Principal in writing. It's important we know our enrolment numbers so that we can plan classes and staffing.

Today (Thursday September 11) is R U OK day! Please take the time to read the School TV article on the importance of supporting one another's mental health and wellbeing.

Please remember that school holidays begin next week and pickup on Friday is 2.20pm.

Olga Lyons

FROM THE REL - MICHELLE MALONE

SCIENCE NEWS

ART NEWS

HANDS ON LEARNING

This year in Hands On Learning, students have been participating in the HoL Cafe program. Students have mastered their cooking skills and applied them to a variety of recipes throughout the year.

For Father's Day this term, students baked 'Gingerbread Dads', as a gift for their fathers and practised their icing skills to decorate.

Well done to our HoL students for all their hard work this year!!

Millie Kenna

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GRANDPARENTS & SPECIAL FRIENDS' DAY

PLEASE FILL IN THE GOOGLE FORM IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO ORDER A SAUSAGE FOR YOUR CHILD'S GRANDPARENTS OR SPECIAL FRIENDS

SAUSAGE SIZZLE ORDER FORM

SCHOOL DATES - 2025

Friday September 12	Year 5 & 6 Camp - Cave Hill Creek Assembly at 2.40pm
Friday September 19	Last Day of Term 3 @ 2.20pm Footy Colours & Sustainability Waste Day
Monday October 6	Term 4 Starts
Friday October 10	Swimming Lessons commence
Friday October 17	Year 3 & 4 Spring Sports - Football & Netball
Saturday October 18	Working Bee at 9am-12pm
Monday October 27	Grandparents Day
Tuesday November 11	Foundation 2026 Parent Information Night at 6.30pm
Friday November 21	Moyne Schools TryAthlon Surfgroms Yr 6
Friday November 28	Surfgroms Yr 6
Tuesday December 9	Transition Day
Thursday December 11	End of Year Mass
Friday December 12	St Pat's Carols at 5.30pm-6.30pm
Tuesday December 16	Yr 6 Graduation and Awards Night
Wednesday December 17	Last day for Students

FOUNDATION 2026 INFORMATION

R U OK?DAY

The rise of mental health concerns among young people, including anxiety, depression, and self-harm, is a pressing issue amplified by factors such as academic stress, social media, family dynamics and societal expectations. It is therefore crucial to prioritise early intervention, de-stigmatise mental health discussions, and provide accessible and effective support to address these concerns and promote the wellbeing of young people. This year R U OK?Day falls on Thursday 11 September, an annual National Day of Action and a reminder that every day is the day to check in with your friends, family and colleagues. R U OK? contributes to suicide prevention year round by urging people to invest time in personal relationships and empowering informal support networks to identify signs of distress. Families are encouraged to engage in this initiative, emphasising the importance of authentic human connections and reminding everyone to ask the essential question, "Are you OK?" Parents, caregivers and schools all play a vital role in shaping young lives. Participating in R U OK?Day goes beyond classrooms, showcasing a commitment to holistic student development. By initiating conversations about mental health, schools create safe spaces, where children feel valued, understood, and supported. Parents can help by fostering an open dialogue, normalising emotions, identifying support systems, teaching active listening and addressing any stigmas relating to mental health. Many schools nationwide organise events for the R U OK? message, offering students opportunities to engage. Parents and caregivers can help by supporting their school in this endeavour or choose to organise your own event for your workplace or community group. Participating in R U OK?Day nurtures compassion and demonstrates our dedication to the wellbeing of the whole school community, reaffirming that together, we can make a difference! For more information on R U OK?Day, access to FREE resources or want to host your own event, here are some links you may find useful. Website Resources to support young people Resources for schools Resources for everyday Find help or reach out for support Host an event Merchandise

Full SchoolTV Article

CDF COMMUNITY FUND

SPORTING SCHOOLS - TERM 3 & 4

Today is the last session of Sporting Schools for Term 3.

Term 4

There will be a change of days for Term 4, the days will be Wednesday and Thursday. Sporting Schools will start in Week 3 on Wednesday October 22 and finish on Thursday December 4.

SPRING MUSIC FESTIVAL

St Patrick’s School, Port Fairy, are hosting the PFSMF schools concerts on Monday 13th October 2025, in the school hall at 9–11 William Street, Port Fairy.

St Pat's School's allocated concert time is 2:00pm.

This year’s school concerts are generously supported by Community Bank Port Fairy & District (Bendigo Bank), PFSMF patrons, Moyne Shire and Creative Victoria.

We’re also delighted to confirm that PFSMF is continuing its partnership with Musica Viva to present the 2025 schools concert program. Full details can be found here:
portfairyspringfest.com.au/2025-festival/education/

Everyone is encourage to attend one of the Festival’s concerts over the weekend. Families may be especially interested in the ‘Kinder Proms’ concert, to be held on Sunday 12th October at 2:00pm, also in the school hall. This is a wonderful event for young children, and children attend free of charge!