MARCH 21 2024 NEWSLETTER
- CHILD SAFETY STATEMENT
- FROM THE PRINCIPAL
- FROM THE RE LEADER - ELIZA DWYER
- HOLY WEEK CHURCH SERVICES
- PE NEWS - TOMMY GREENE
- YEAR 3 CLASS NEWS
- SCHOOL DATES - 2024
- WINTER UNIFORM
- LIBRARY SHELVING
- SPECIAL DAYS
- HARMONY WEEK
- SCHOOLTV - HARMONY WEEK
- SCHOOL NEWS
- SPORTING SCHOOLS
- EASTER RAFFLE
- COMMUNITY NEWS
CHILD SAFETY STATEMENT
FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Dear Parents and Carers,
We celebrated St Patrick's Day in style with a mass at St Patrick's Church, a hot dog lunch and our annual St Pat's Got Talent Show. To top that all off we had a very stubborn wallaby taking up residence in our school grounds. When we have an incident with an animal in the grounds, we keep the children indoors. After the staff finally guided him outside the gate, we found him in the yard again the next morning. Wildlife Victoria assisted to relocate him.
Tomorrow we will be celebrating Harmony and Inclusion Week. It is important that everyone in our school community is treated equally and has a strong sense of belonging. Harmony Week is an opportunity to celebrate our diversity and reflect on how we are inclusive of all in our community.
I will be at a Principal's Conference in Lorne from Tuesday evening until Friday. The focus of the conference is about leading with strength. I'm looking forward to being inspired by a variety of world-renowned speakers. Tristan Fay and Eliza Dwyer will be leading the school in my absence.
School photos are on Monday. Please ensure that all children are in the correct summer uniform, even down to their socks and shoes. Long hair must be tied back (school-coloured accessories only), in accordance with our school's uniform policy.
Olga Lyons
FROM THE RE LEADER - ELIZA DWYER
HOLY WEEK CHURCH SERVICES
Holy Thursday Mass - 7:00pm
Stations of the Cross - 11:am Friday
Good Friday Passion - 3:00pm
Easter Saturday Vigil - 7:00pm
Easter Sunday - No Port Fairy Mass. Koroit 9:00am; St. Pius X 10:00am; St. Joseph's 10:30am
PE NEWS - TOMMY GREENE
FOUNDATION ATHLETICS
On Tuesday 12th March, Foundation students competed in their school athletics competition. Running, jumping and throwing events were organized and run by our Year 6 leaders, who did a fantastic job of encouraging and supporting our new students in 2024. Congratulations to our girls champion Josie Baulch and our boys champion Percy Brian for their excellent performances across all events. Thank you to Ms Heggie, and all the parents and grandparents for attending on the day to support the children.
ST PATRICK'S CROSS COUNTRY
Tomorrow, at Russell Clark Reserve the annual St Patrick’s School Cross Country run will be held.
Students will run in three age groups: 10 year olds, 11 year olds and 12/13 year olds. These ages largely comprise Year 4, 5 and 6 students. The age a child turns on their birthday this year is the age group they will compete in. 10 year olds run a distance of 2km and 11/12 and 13 year olds run a distance of 3km. It is compulsory for all students to participate and attempt at least one lap of their course.
Year 3 students will compete in a smaller modified course, whilst Foundation, Year 1 and Year 2 students do not participate on this day as their long distance running event will be held on the school grounds at a later date.
The top 8 runners in each age group and gender will advance to the Moyne School’s District Cross Country at the same venue on 10th May in Term 2.
Percy Brian
Josie Baulch
YEAR 3 CLASS NEWS
St Pat's Got Talent Winner - Finn Doolan
Foundation
Year 3
SCHOOL DATES - 2024
Term 1
Friday March 22 - Harmony Day Assembly at 11.40am Friday March 22 - Yr 3-6 Cross Country starting at 9.30am Friday March 22 - Assembly at 2.40pm Monday March 25 - School Photos Tuesday March 26 - Reconciliation at 5pm Wednesday March 27 @ 2.30pm - Easter Raffle Draw Thursday March 28 - Science Dress Up Day - Last day of Term 1 at 2.20pm
Term 2
Monday April 15 - Pupil Free Day Tuesday April 16 - First Day of Term 2 for students Tuesday April 17 & Wednesday April 18 - Yr 6 Social Innovators Program Wednesday April 18 - Parent Confirmation Meeting at 5pm Tuesday April 23 - Moyne Schools Athletics Thursday April 25 - ANZAC Day (Public Holiday) Friday April 26 - Assembly at 2.40pm in the Hall Monday April 29 - Friday May 3 - Catholic Education Week Tuesday April 30 - CEW Yr 6 Fun Day at Emmanuel College Thursday May 2 - May Race Day (Public Holiday) Friday May 3 - Division Athletics Tuesday May 7 - Discovery Tour at 9.30am Friday May 10 - Moyne Schools Cross County Friday May 10 - Assesmbly at 2.40pm in the Hall Saturday May 18 - Confirmation at 6pm Monday May 20 - Friday May 24 - Eisteddfod Week Tuesday May 21 - Yr 5 & 6 Winter Sports Friday May 24 - Assembly at 2.40pm in the Hall Monday May 27 - Region Cross Country Thursday June 6 - Division Girls Footy Friday June 7 - Division Winter Sports Friday June 7 - Assembly at 2.40pm in the Hall Monday June 10 - Labour Day (Public Holiday) Friday June 21 - Assembly at 2.40pm in the Hall Friday June 28 - Last day of Term 2 at 2.20pm
Term 3
Monday July 15 - First Day of Term 3 Friday July 19 - Division Hockey Monday 22, Tuesday 23 & Wednesday 24 July - Year 5 & 6 Camp at Melbourne Thursday July 25 - Rest Day for Year 5 & 6 Camp Friday July 26 - Assembly at 2.40pm in the Hall Saturday July 27 - Working Bee Friday August 9 - Assembly in the Hall at 2.40pm Saturday August 17 - Eucharist at 6pm Wednesday August 21 - Staff PD - Pupil Free Day Friday August 23 - Assembly in the Hall at 2.40pm Friday September 6 - Father's Day Breakfast at 8am Friday September 6 - Assembly in the Hall at 2.40pm Tuesday 10 & Wednesday 11 September - Year 3 & 4 Camp at Roses Gap Thursday 12 September - Rest Day for Year 3 & 4 Camp Friday September 20 - Assembly in the Hall at 1.40pm Friday September 20 - Last day of Term 3 at 2.20pm
Term 4
Monday October 7 - First Day of Term 4 Friday October 18 - Assembly in the Hall at 2.40pm. Monday October 28 - Grandparents & Special Friends Day Thursday October 31 - Division Cricket Friday November 1 - Assembly in the Hall at 2.40pm Friday November 15 Assembly in the Hall at 2.40pm Friday November 22 - Yr 6 Surfgroms Friday November 29 - Yr 6 Surfgroms Friday November 29 - Assembly in the Hall at 2.40pm Friday December 6 - Yr 6 Surfgroms Monday December 9 - End of Year Mass at 12.30pm Friday December 13 - Yr 6 Surfgroms Friday Decemb er 13 - Assembly in the Hall at 2.40pm Tuesday December 17 - Yr 6 Graduation Wednesday December 18 - Students Final Day at 3.20pm Thursday December 19 - Pupil Free Day
WINTER UNIFORM
All students are to be in winter uniform for Term 2. If you need any uniform items they can be ordered through CDFpay or see Janine at the office.
We have a big selection of secondhand uniforms available at the school.
LIBRARY SHELVING
Thank you to the parents who have volunteered to assist in shelving borrowed books in our Library. You have been rostered on for a week but we only expect you to come in for a short time and later in the week is best.
Week of: 18/3/24 - Scott Elliott
Week of: 25/3/24 - Sarah McCallum
Week of: 15/4/24 - Bree Porter
SPECIAL DAYS
Harmony Day Assembly is on Friday March 22 at 11.40am in the Open Learning Space
HARMONY WEEK
We celebrate the cultural diversity of our community which encompasses the variety of cultures, beliefs and traditions that contribute to a rich tapestry of experiences and perspectives at St Patrick's school community. By valuing every family’s cultural background, we enable them to excel in all facets of life. Nurturing an environment of curiosity, open-mindedness and respect for all cultures, will not only promote unity but a deeper appreciation of ourselves and others.
As a Catholic school community we can instil an appreciation for cultural diversity which is vital to equip young people with the tools they need to navigate an increasingly interconnected world. During Harmony Week we focus on how best to embrace and celebrate cultural diversity within our community.
With this in mind, we wish those in our community of Muslim faith “Ramadan Kareem” (have a generous Ramadan) from March 10th to April 9th.,
SCHOOLTV - HARMONY WEEK
Harmony Week is celebrated annually during March to highlight our diverse cultures and help us better understand each other’s experiences and backgrounds. During this week, the United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is also acknowledged on 21st March. Harmony Week is an opportunity to recognise Australia's multiculturalism, which embraces people from all over the world, especially indigenous Australians. As a nation, we are encouraged to promote respect, understanding and appreciation for all cultures.
SCHOOL NEWS
SPORTING SCHOOLS
Today was the last sessions for Term 1 Sporting Schools. Sporting Schools for Term 2 will commence first week back on Wednesday April 17 and Thursday April 18. Please sign up your child using the eform in Schoolzine. The last sessions will be in Week 7, May 29 & 30.
EASTER RAFFLE
Our Easter Raffle is one of our annual Parents & Friends fundraising events. Families are asked to donate items for our Easter Baskets that will be raffled on Wednesday March 27 at 2.30pm in the hall. Chocolate eggs, bunnies, novelty items are all welcome. Please drop off your donations to the office.
In the Catholic Social Teaching tradition of providing Preferential Options for the Poor, we also donate a basket to Food Share.
So please support our school and be in the running for some Easter goodies!
COMMUNITY NEWS
