MARCH 28 2024 NEWSLETTER
- CHILD SAFETY STATEMENT
- FROM THE PRINCIPAL
- TERM 2 STARTS ON TUESDAY APRIL 16
- FROM THE RE LEADER - ELIZA DWYER
- HOLY WEEK CHURCH SERVICES
- STATIONS OF THE CROSS
- FOOD SHARE DONATIONS
- FAREWELL - BEC LAWLOR
- STAFF NEWS - WELCOME!
- PE NEWS
- YEAR 6BM NEWS
- JAPANESE NEWS
- SCHOOL DATES - 2024
- PASTORAL CARE
- WINTER UNIFORM
- LIBRARY SHELVING
- SCHOOL NEWS
- SPORTING SCHOOLS
- COMMUNITY NEWS
- WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER (WWME)
CHILD SAFETY STATEMENT
FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Dear Parents and Carers,
It is with great sadness that we farewell Bec Lawlor, our Finance Officer this week. Bec has been working in that role at St Patrick's for 9 years. She has been working part time between 2 schools and now has the opportunity to be full time at St Pius X in Warrnambool.
We had a wonderful observance of Harmony Day last Friday. The children embraced and celebrated the cultural diversity that makes up our St Patrick's school community. Thank you to Miranda Hutabarat and her parents, Alex & Sylvie, who demonstrated aspects of their Indonesian culture for us.
On Tuesday we welcomed 37 Japanese students from Doshisha to St Patrick's. Anne Robertson organised for them to join her Japanese lessons for the day and our senior students buddied with them in the school yard. Well done Anne.
Our Easter Egg raffle was very well supported by families. Thank you for your generosity. Funds raised will contribute to the Parents & Friends fundraising efforts for 2024. We also donated a basket of eggs to Food Share as part of our Catholic Social Teaching strategy.
I want to thank all of our hard-working staff who have put in an enormous Term 1. It was a short but action packed term, with lots of extracurricular activities to fit in around our usually busy schedule.
I wish all families and staff a happy and restful holiday.
Olga Lyons
TERM 2 STARTS ON TUESDAY APRIL 16
The staff at St. Patrick's will be participating in a Professional Learning Day on Monday April 15. There will be no school for students.
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
STATIONS OF THE CROSS
On Thursday our Year 6 students enacted the Stations of the Cross for the whole school Holy Week Liturgy. The Stations of the Cross tell the story of Jesus' journey on Good Friday.
FOOD SHARE DONATIONS
Our Mini Vinnie leaders, Eadie and Claudia delivered some Easter Eggs to Food Share for families who are not in a position to enjoy the feast of Easter in the same way that most families can. Thank you to everyone who donated to our Easter Raffle and enabled us to support the poor in our local community.
FAREWELL - BEC LAWLOR
This week we farewell Bec Lawlor. Bec has worked at St Pat's for 9 years in the role of Bursar and most families would know Bec from helping them with their schools fees. Bec has also been a great help to the P & F in assisting them with their financial needs. We will miss Bec's efficency, willingness to help and her amazing work ethic.
Bec is leaving us to take up a full time position at St Puis in Warrnambool where she has been working part time. Bec is looking forward to less travel time and being in one place.
We wish Bec all the best for the future.
STAFF NEWS - WELCOME!
In Term 2 we will welcome Shae Smith as our new Finance Officer. Shae is a qualified and experienced accountant and is well know in the community for her role in establishing a flourishing Little Athletics organisation in Port Fairy. Shae will be working all day on Mondays and half days on Tuesdays and Fridays.
PE NEWS
Huddo is 3rd Fastest in the Region!
Last Friday three of our students competed in the Greater Western Region Swimming Championships in Horsham. Year 4 students, Hudson Lehne, Evie Oswin and Matilda Brian made the long journey up to Horsham with their parents to compete against some of the state's best swimmers.
Evie finished in 5th position for her 50m breaststroke final. So there are only four children faster in the western half of the state. This is such an amazing effort.
Matilda finished in 10th position overall so there are only nine faster children in the western half of the state that swim 50m freestyle quicker than her. We are very proud of her efforts.
Hudson managed to finish even higher up and claimed 3rd overall position for his 50m backstroke event. To finish in the top 3 is a huge achievement and we are extremely proud of Hudson’s result.
Thank you to Hudson, Evie and Matilda’s parents for making the journey up to Horsham and allowing the children to compete.
YEAR 6BM NEWS
In inquiry Years 5 & 6 have been studying our brains and our individual learning styles. Yesterday we had a scientific morning dissecting sheep’s brains to finish off our unit.
JAPANESE NEWS
SCHOOL DATES - 2024
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 Monday May 6 - CEW Yr 6 Mass at Emmanuel College 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
PASTORAL CARE
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.
Hats are not required for Terms 2 & 3.
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: 15/4/24 - Bree Porter
Week of: 22/04/24 - Shae Smith
SCHOOL NEWS
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.
COMMUNITY NEWS
WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER (WWME)
MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER WEEKEND
“Live Your Best Married Life in Love”
Every relationship is a journey and the grind of everyday life can cause you to lose touch with your spouse.
This experience gives married couples the tools to keep your passion alive in a gentle, nurturing environment, away from pressures and distractions of daily living.
The weekend is based around Catholic values and couples of all faiths are welcome.
Please check our website for more details.
12-14 April 2024 in Melbourne
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