JUNE 1 2023 NEWSLETTER

CHILD SAFETY STATEMENT

FROM THE PRINCIPAL

Dear Parents and Carers,

This week is National Reconciliation Week. The theme for 2023, Be a Voice for Generations, encourages all Australians to be a voice for reconciliation in tangible ways in our everyday lives – where we live, work and socialise.

Congratulations to the children who made their Confirmation on Sunday morning. Confirmation completes Baptism. In the laying on of hands and the anointing with Chrism Oil, which first happened at Baptism, they are now confirmed with the fullness of the Holy Spirit.

With so many cases of COVID in the school I encourage parents to do a RAT if their child has cold like symptoms and keep them at home until they are well. There are no longer any mandates in place, however, to reduce the rapid spread of the virus please do not send children to school if they are unwell or have tested positive. The 5 days rule is still a recommeded guideline. Siblings who have not tested positive are able to attend school but should be tested daily. Masks are another option to consider. And then there is the FLU! Happy days. 

Our Learning Showcase is on June 14th from 2.30pm to 4.30pm.  This is a wonderful opportunity to come into the classrooms to see your child's work and let them talk to you about their successes and challenges as learners. 

Olga Lyons 

FROM THE RE LEADER - ELIZA DWYER

OFFICE NEWS - LONG SEVICE LEAVE

Janine will be away on Long Service Leave from June 5 to July 27.

Absences: Use PAM, email your child's teacher or ring the school.

Afternoon Messages: Ring the school only!

Finance (School Fees): Contact Bec during her office hours or by email: rlawlor@spportfairy.catholic.edu.au

Office Hours

Isabelle Dix will be in the office:

Monday & Thursday  8.30am-10am & 2.20pm-4pm

Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday  8.30am-4pm

Bec Lawlor will be in the office:

Monday & Thursday 9am-3pm

SPORT NEWS - TOMMY GREENE

CROSS COUNTRY SUCCESS!  

On Friday 19th May a number of students attended the Warrnambool and District Primary Schools Division Cross Country Championships at the Reid Oval in Warrnambool.  On average, in each age group, there were 60-70 participants from school’s across the Warrnambool, Portland and Hamilton districts.  The following table highlights our children and their wonderful efforts on what was a very rainy, windy day for long distance running.

Competitors who finished in the top ten were then invited to attend the Greater Western Regional Primary Schools Cross Country Championships, this last Monday, at Reid Oval.  

Freddie, Occy and Charlotte were our advancers to the Regional Final and again they performed superbly to all finish in the top 30 runners.

Occy finished 26th, Freddie finished in 25th and Charlotte Versace was 16th.  

Congratulations again to all our committed and talented distance runners.

SCIENCE NEWS

This term, the Year 1 and 2 children have enjoyed taking part in some extra Science activities with the Deakin University student teachers. They were learning all about forces and investigating different types of pushes and pulls.  

We look forward to welcoming the Deakin students back next term, for some more science fun!

DENTAL CLINIC - WEEK OF AUGUST 21

If you wish for your child to participate in the School Dental Initiative run by Australian Dental Health Victoria, you need to return the form that has been sent home. The is a voluntary program.

The forms need to be returned to your child's teacher by Monday June 19

HEADLICE

There has been a few cases of headlice at St Patricks, now would be a good time to check your childrens hair and treat if necessary. 

FOUNDATION INFORMATION NIGHT - JUNE 1st

Parents of the 2024 Foundation class are invited to come along to our Information Session tonight, at 5.30pm. Meet the teachers and hear about the Foundation curriculum and classroom organisation. Join the discussion on school readiness and preparing your child for school. Child supervision will be available if necessary. 

RAPID ANTIGEN TESTS AVAILABLE

Rapid Antigen Tests are available at school if needed.

PARENT TEACHER INTERVIEWS & LEARNING SHOWCASE

BOOKCLUB ISSUE 4 ORDERS CLOSE JUNE 9

Orders for Bookclub Issue 4 close on June 9. Order can be done online or by dropping in the order form and money to the office.

SYLVIE SUNSHINE DAY

SYLVIE SUNSHINE DAY - THURSDAY JUNE 22
For our Term 2 School Wellbeing Day, St Pat's is hosting a Sylvie Sunshine Day, on the last day of term. 
Sylvie Sunshine Day is held in memory of Sylvie Watty, big sister of St Patrick's students Frank and Vera Watty. This year, the day will aim to support local Warrnambool charity 'We've Got You'. Students will be asked to bring a gold coin donation on the day. 
The students will be participating in a lapathon and staff members will be joining together in the lead up to the day to run a marathon... (distance covered as a team!) 
Getting out and moving our bodies is a great way to look after our wellbeing and even in the midst of winter this remains super important. 
In the classrooms, the day will also focus on how we can be someone's 'sunshine' by bringing some positivity and smiles to others faces, even when the weather might not be as bright!
Students are encouraged to dress in yellow, sunshine theme, on the day and prizes will be awarded for the best dressed.
Assembly will be held in the afternoon and parents are welcome to join us!

SPECIAL LUNCH

PARENT AND FRIENDS NEWS

Trivia Night

We still have tickets available for the Trivia Night on Friday 16th June. See the flier attached for bookings. This is a great social night out and we will be drawing our raffles throughout the night.

Raffle

A hug thankyou to Laura Gramms, Jess Porter, Shannon Fitzgerald and Jess Condon for selling raffle tickets in Port Fairy the last few weekends. There are still tickets available if you would like another book. Sold tickets and money are to be returned to the office.

Special Lunch Day June 15th

Orders are open on CDF pay for our Soup and Roll lunch on Thursday June 15th. Orders need to be made by Monday 12th June at 3pm. No late orders will be accepted.

COMMUNITY NEWS

DOBCEL Consultative Committee Leadership Vacancies

The DOBCEL Board provides opportunities for members of the diocesan education community, and others with relevant expertise, to participate in the mission of DOBCEL, to assist its governance and decision making and to inform faithful stewardship of the mission through DOBCEL Consultative Committees. A range of vacancies exists across the DOBCEL Consultative Committees. These committees are an invaluable opportunity to ensure that the work of the Board and CEB reflects the needs of DOBCEL school communities right across the Diocese. Typically, the committees meet once each term for a duration of 90-120 Minutes. The opportunity exists to attend face-to-face or virtually.  For volunteers to the organisation, compensation for expenses is available. 

Opportunities exist for parents/guardians/carers with a child/children enrolled in a DOBCEL School to join one of the following; 

• Catholic Faith Community & Culture Consultative Committee
• Children & Young People Safeguarding & Wellbeing Consultative Committee
• Family and Community Engagement Consultative Committee
• Learning and Teaching Consultative Committee

In the event of multiple nominations, the Board will invite Consultative Committee members on the basis of the general balance of the committee, taking into account factors such as gender, diversity, skill mix, location, school size, etc. For more information please contact Jo Mckee  jmckee@dobcel.catholic.edu.au or speak with your school principal. Expressions of interest are open until Wednesday, 3rd May."

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