AUG 24 2023 NEWSLETTER

CHILD SAFETY STATEMENT

FROM THE PRINCIPAL

Dear Parents and Carers,

The disco last Friday night was a big hit by all accounts from both students and parents.  Thank you to the parents who coordinated the event and to those who attended to supervise.  The photos looked amazing!  It was fantastic to hear that all of the children behaved well and in particular that our senior students made sure that everyone was included and had fun. Great leadership senior students!

Next Monday and Tuesday we will have an External Review Panel visiting to review our school's last 5 Year Strategic Plan and assist us to develop a new Strategic Plan.  The panel will consist of an external educational reviewer nominated by DOBCEL, the Education Consultant for the Southern Zone and the Principal from St Mary's in Hamilton.  

Year 3-6 students are invited to participate in the Music Festival Choir at the Spring Music Festival being held on October 13/14/15.  This is a wonderful opportunity to experience being a member of a large adult/children's choir backed by a Symphony Orchestra.  Rehearsals dates and times will be communicated closer to the end of term. Please encourage your child/ren to participate. 

Olga Lyons (Principal)

FIRST EUCHARIST

Congratulations to the following students who made their First Eucharist last Sunday morning. They are now full members of the Catholic Church. 

Isla Burris; Ethan Gramss; Maya Frost; Clare Haldane; Alex Harris; Patrick Hayes; Evie Lambert; William Leddin; Isaac Malady; Angus Parkinson; Sophie Porter; Lulubelle Robertson; Edmund Sheehan; Freddie Simpson. 

Two children will be making their First Eucharist at a later date due to family commitments last weekend. 

Thank you to Fr John for saying the mass and Eliza Dwyer for coordinating the preparation program. 

FROM THE RE LEADER - ELIZA DWYER

Congratulations to the students who made their First Eucharist last Sunday morning. They are now full members of the Catholic Church. 

Two children will be making their First Eucharist at a later date due to family commitments last weekend. 

Thank you to Fr John for saying the mass and Eliza Dwyer for coordinating the preparation program. 

Olga Lyons

END OF YEAR DATES

As we move to the end of Term 3, I wanted to advise you of some important date changes for our school community so that you can plan ahead as needed. Please read the attached Warrnambool and District Principal Network Letter.

In summary: end of 2023 School Year key dates as follows

• The last day of school for students in 2023 will be Friday December 15. 
• Staff conclude on Monday December 18.  This is a staff meeting day and no student supervision is available.   

UNIFORM NEWS - SPORT POLO TOP & HATS

HOUSE GROUP/SPORTS TOPS

Our new house group/sports polo tops are finally available to purchase on CDFpay!! The price of the top is $25. This polo top is only to be worn with the sports uniform. All 2024 students will be expected to have a house group/sports polo top by the end of next year.

SCHOOL HATS - SEPTEMBER 1

All students will need to wear their St Patrick's School hat from 1st September. Parents, please check that your child's hat is not faded or torn/shabby. If your child needs a new hat, they can be purchased via CDFpay or from the office for $25.

AWARDS

Give Yourself To Goodness: Nellie Bourke for helping a friend who was upset when somone was treating them unfairly. Edward Taylor for generously letting another student cross the finish line so they could win instead of him.

Foundation: Tully Brittain-Watts for her excellent Maths skills. Claude Carrucan for being able to follow instructions and construct a worm farm.

Year 1: Visual Arts: Poppi Sproal for working beautifully on her mosaic design. Gracie Robinson for always trying her best and making her teachers smile. Harry Parkinson for applying his best effort in tasks and remaining focused. 

Year 2: Alex Porter for using great vocabulary during our inquiry discussion. Mia Fry being able to complete set tasks independently and within a timely manner. Lachlan Seath for displaying fantastic leadership qualities towards his younger peers.

Year 3: Sawyer Williams for effort he puts in to his class work. Sully Hayes for his ability to focus for long periods of time to successfully complete tasks.

Year 3: Visual Arts: Patrick Hayes for fantastic growth in reading. Amala Brittain-Watts for not only working hard on her own work but also helping a student who was absent last week, showing kindness and patience. Aleera Hicks for her great reflection in Wellbeing this week and for being a resilient member of our class. Henry Elliott for a great reflection in reading groups this week. Elsa Grahek ???

Year 4: Isaac Malady for using dialogue in the 5 minute writing. Maya Frost for using the 5 senses in the 5 minute writing. Aleera Hicks for her great reflection in Wellbeing this week and for being a resilient member of our class. Hamish Down for focusing on his class work, in particular the 5 minute writing. Patrick Hayes for fantastic growth in reading. Gabriel Thomas for his ability to support all his classmates and teacher. 

Year 5 & 6: Maeve Wright for the positivity and happiness she spreads in our classroom. Archie Cameron for always displaying a courteous and respectful manner and showing maturity in everything he does. Ben Mirtschin for enthusiastically participating in classroom discussions and showing his knowledge and understanding of Australia’s colonisation.

SPORTING SCHOOLS

Sporting Schools for Term 3 will finish next Wednesday August 30. It will recommence next term.

BOOK WEEK DRESS UP TOMORROW!!! FRIDAY AUGUST 25

Our Book Week dress up day has finally arrived and tomorrow is the day!! 

The Theme is READ GROW INSPIRE! Children can dress up as a book character or something related to the theme.

We are all looking forward to seeing what everyone comes dressed up as.

GRANDPARENTS AND SPECIAL FRIENDS DAY

FROM THE OFFICE - SCHOOL FEE PAYMENTS

Just a reminder that we are nearly three quarters of the way through the year!!  Our governing body is looking at our fee collection and will be asking questions about any fees that haven't either been paid, have a payment plan or signed paperwork, very soon.  It is a requirement by DOBCEL that all school fees are paid by the end of the year. If you haven't set up a payment plan yet or signed paperwork stating how you intend to pay, please contact the office ASAP.
If you need any assistance or have any questions please contact Olga or Bec, on Monday or Thursdays 9-3, or send an email to rlawlor@spportfairy.catholic.edu.au 

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MOTHERS WHO PRAY FOR THEIR CHILDREN

This prayer group for mothers is held each Friday at the Infant Jesus Church in Koroit at 10.45am.  All are welcome!