NOV 2 2023 NEWSLETTER
- CHILD SAFETY STATEMENT
- FROM THE DEPUTY PRINCIPAL
- FROM THE RE LEADER - ELIZA DWYER
- CONGRATULATIONS
- NEWS FROM 1/2OR
- AWARDS
- WASTE/BAKE DAY
- CONGRATULATIONS MRS TEMPLETON
- PROPOSED JAPANESE STUDY TOUR
- THRIVING KIDS & PARENTS PROJECT
- P & F NEWS
- PRIVATE GUITAR LESSONS
- COMMUNITY NEWS
- MOTHERS WHO PRAY FOR THEIR CHILDREN
CHILD SAFETY STATEMENT
FROM THE DEPUTY PRINCIPAL
Dear Parents and Carers,
The school year continues to fly by as we reach the end of Week 5 of Term 4. There is still a lot happening around the school as students engage in excursions, sporting activities, play rehearsals and of course our core learning.
Our Year 5's enjoyed visiting Emmanuel College on Monday this week, as they had the chance to participate in several different classes there. On the same day, our Year 6 students showcased their ability with the bat and ball, competing against a number of other schools in cricket. Our Year 3/4 students participated in "Spring" sports today and of course our swimming program is still in full swing.
A big well done to all our students who were able to display our core value of being respectful and representing our school in a respectful way during these different activities.
Today another Parent Update on Essential Assessment has been released, please take a moment to look over the academic achievements your child has made in the two learning areas on the update.
Tristan Fay (Deputy Principal)
FROM THE RE LEADER - ELIZA DWYER
CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations to Tilly Gapes for her first place at the Warrnambool Agircultural Society Show for Showjumping on Friday. Tilly was representing St Patricks for the last time!
NEWS FROM 1/2OR
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AWARDS
SAFTEY: Amala Brittain Watts for making positive choices at school during class time. Alex Harris for his achievements in demonstrating the core value of safety by playing fairly and making positive choices.
LEARNING: Tommy Fitzgerald for making good progress with his reading. Charlotte Versace for her dedication to all her school work. Gracie Cryer for making excellent progress in reading.
RESPECT: Occy Hayes for speaking to adults in a polite manner. Lucy Lu for the way she treats all members at St Pat's. George Moutsos for supporting everyone in his class to complete their jobs. Conor Sheehan for being a positive and happy person and being a great role model for St Patrick’s. Julian Seath for always listening and following instructions. Lynden Knee for working well in the class shop.
VISUAL ARTS: Lachlan Seath for showing a great love of art, especially textiles. Vera Watty for being able to attach emotions to her Kandinsky Circle and textile work
WASTE/BAKE DAY
CONGRATULATIONS MRS TEMPLETON
Esther ‘Essie’ Catherine Templeton arrived on Thursday 26th October! Congratulations Annie, Alastair & Paddy!
PROPOSED JAPANESE STUDY TOUR
Proposed Japanese Language and Culture Study Tour 2024 - (For Year 6 students in 2024)
We are beginning to plan for the proposed 8 - 10 day study tour for September 2024. We will be visiting Doshisha Elementary School in Kyoto. A group of Doshisha students will visit St Joseph’s Warrnambool and St Patrick’s, Port Fairy in March 2024 as part of our partner school exchange. For the trip, we are planning a number of excursions to places such as TOEI Kyoto Studio Park and Fushimi Inari. Students will be staying in hotels or similar accommodation as a group. This study tour is dependent on sufficient student numbers, available staff and support from the Network schools. See attachment for more information.
If you are interested, please contact arobertson@spportfairy.catholic.edu.au or complete the attached EOI Form and return to school by Friday 17th November.
Register your interest in the Information Session for parents and students at St Joseph's Primary School at 4pm - 5pm on Wednesday 22nd November by clicking on this link, https://sjpswarrnambool.
THRIVING KIDS & PARENTS PROJECT
The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted children’s social and emotional development, resulting in increased levels of anxiety and significant challenges in developing healthy peer relationships.
What is The Thriving Kids and Parents School Project (TKPSP)?
The TKPSP aims to strengthen partnerships between schools and families by offering three FREE, highly relevant Triple P – Positive Parenting seminars for parents. These seminars are online and parents who register will be provided the Zoom link via email.
The project offers 3 free, high quality, evidence-based parenting seminars and a complementary webinar for teachers to help parents and schools to develop a shared language and a toolbox of strategies to support children’s learning and wellbeing.
The parent seminar package includes:
Power of Positive Parenting (Triple P Seminar)
Helping Your Child to Manage Anxiety (Fear-Less Triple P Seminar)
Keeping your Child Safe from Bullying (Resilience Triple P Seminar)
Parents/carers:
1. Register for the seminar series and complete a short (15-20 minute) online questionnaire.
2. Attend three online seminars in the TKPSP series (90 – 120 minutes each seminar)
3. Complete two questionnaires (15 minutes) at 6 weeks and 12 weeks after the first questionnaire.
P & F NEWS
If you are interested in helping our P & F in any way. Please fill in the Parents & Friends - Volunteer Form that was emailed to you or by clicking on the link below. If you would like more information, please see the attached form
PRIVATE GUITAR LESSONS
Dylan O'Keefe will be available to teach private guitar lessons during afternoons at St Patrick's Port Fairy in 2024. If you are interested, please make contact with Dylan directly.
COMMUNITY NEWS
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!