July 18, 2024 NEWSLETTER
CHILD SAFETY STATEMENT
FROM THE ACTING PRINCIPAL
Dear Parents and Carers,
Welcome back to Term 3! I hope you all had a restful and enjoyable break. It's been wonderful hearing all the students sharing their stories of holiday adventures and special family times together.
We are delighted to welcome back Mrs Annie Templeton, who has returned this week from maternity leave. Mrs Templeton and Mrs Seath will be co-teaching a Year 2 class now that we have two classes in this year level.
We are also thrilled to welcome three new families to our school community as we had five new students start with us on Monday. Lydia (Year 3) and Amelia (Year 2) Ferres, Sienna (Year 2) and Bella (Foundation) Rincon, and Sadie (Year 3) Taylor have all settled in well to their new classes and our students have helped give them a warm St Patrick's welcome. We are looking forward to seeing them thrive and grow in our supportive environment.
Term 3 is looking to be another very busy term, kicking off with Year 5 & 6 camp to Melbourne next Monday - Wednesday. Our school working bee is coming up on Saturday July 27th, 9am - 12pm and it would be great to see a big turn out for it.
Mrs Lyons is still enjoying a quality break and will be returning to school in Week 4 this term.
Tristan Fay
FROM THE RE LEADER - ELIZA DWYER
CONDOLENCES
St Patrick's would like to extend our condolences to the Winnen family on the passing of Henk during the school holidays.
Henk had a long association with St Pat's. His children and grandchildren attended our school starting in 1957. Henk was very involved in our parish and the St Vincent's de Paul Society.
Henk was a great example of service to us all and to honor him Red House was renamed Winnen House in 2014.
175 SCHOOL ANNIVERSARY
St Patrick's Primary School is celebrating 175 years!
We're hosting a special anniversary event to mark this significant milestone - join us for a trip down memory lane!
Whether you're a past student, teacher or a first-time visitor, this event is open to everyone. All tickets are free and program details are provided at the link below. Come along to all or as many of the sessions as you like. 
Please RSVP and grab your FREE tickets at: https://spportfairy175.
or phone: 03 5568 1371 (during school hours)
Help us celebrate this momentous occasion and create more lasting memories.
#stpatricksprimaryschool
#celebrating175years
SOCIAL INNOVATORS
The Year 6 Social Innovators group, 'A Place to Call Home', is creating care packs for the less fortunate. They are putting out a call for any old pillowcases or linen that you may be able to donate. They will use this material to make backpacks to carry the supplies they have gathered and will distribute them to the homeless.
They would also be grateful for toiletries (mini shampoos, cakes of soap, etc.) that you might have lying around or a gold coin donation to help with the purchase of materials.
P & F TRIVIA NIGHT - FRIDAY AUGUST 16
P&F Trivia Night - Enjoy a winter night out at St Patrick's Parish Primary School Trivia night Friday 16th August at St Patrick's School Hall.
Doors Open @ 6.30pm for a 7pm kick off.Grab a group of friends and purchase a table of 10.Single tickets or couples are also welcome and will be placed on a table.BYO food and drink.The Cheese Bros and Sister will be returning this year to provide some funky tunes for us to have a boogie after the trivia has wound up!$30 a ticket and can be purchased via Try Booking link below
https://www.trybooking.com/
Raffle - To support this event the P&F also sells tickets for our major raffle which is drawn on the night.Each school family will receive a book of tickets to sell. If you would like additional raffle books to sell please see Janine.All Raffle Tickets (Sold or Unsold) must be returned to office by FRIDAY 16th AugustAuction-On this night we also hold an Auction. Unfortunately we haven't been able to secure an accomodation package for this Auction, if anyone has a contact or is able to help us secure a package could you please contact Sarah McCorkell as soon as possible.
SCHOOL DATES - 2024
| Term 3 | |
| Friday July 19 | Eucharist Program at 10am |
| Division Hockey | |
| Monday July 22 | Year 5 & 6 Camp - Melbourne |
| Tuesday July 23 | Year 5 & 6 Camp - Melbourne |
| Wednesday July 24 | Year 5 & 6 Camp - Melbourne |
| Thursday July 25 | Year 5 & 6 Camp - Rest Day |
| Friday July 26 | Winter Sports - Basketball |
| Assembly at 2.40pm in the Hall | |
| Saturday July 27 | Working Bee 9am-12pm |
| Friday August 2 | Social Innovators - Library Visit |
| Tuesday August 6 | P & F Meeting at 7pm |
| Friday August 9 | Assembly in the Hall at 2.40pm |
| Wednesday August 14 | P & F Special Lunch |
| Friday August 16 | Trivia Night at 6.30pm |
| 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 in the hall |
| Assembly in the hall at 2.40pm | |
| Tuesday September 10 | Year 3 & 4 Camp - Roses Gap |
| Wednesday September 11 | Year 3 & 4 Camp - Roses Gap |
| Thursday September 12 | Year 3 & 4 Camp - Rest Day |
| Last Day for Students at 3.20pm | |
| Thursday September 19 | Staff PD - Pupil Free Day |
| Friday September 20 | Staff PD - Pupil Free Day |
| Term 4 | |
| Monday October 7 | First Day of Term 4 |
| Monday October 14 | St Pat's Foundation 2025 Story Time at 2.30pm |
| Friday October 18 | Assembly in the Hall at 2.40pm |
| Monday October 21 | St Pat's Foundation 2025 Story Time at 2.30pm |
| Saturday October 26 | St Patrick's 175 years celebration |
| Sunday October 27 | St Patrick's 175 years celebration |
| Monday October 28 | Grandparents & Special Friends Day |
| St Pat's Foundation 2025 Story Time at 2.30pm | |
| Tuesday October 29 | SAC Meeting at 7pm |
| Thursday October 31 | Division Cricket |
| Friday November 1 | Assembly in the Hall at 2.40pm |
| Monday November 4 | St Pat's Foundation 2025 Story Time at 2.30pm |
| Tuesday November 5 | P & F Special Lunch |
| Friday November 8 | Colour Fun Run |
| Monday November 11 | Foundation 2025 Transition 9.30am-11am |
| Tuesday November 12 | Foundation 2025 Information Night at 6.30pm-7.30pm |
| Friday November 15 | Assembly in the Hall at 2.40pm |
| Tuesday November 19 | Foundation 2025 Transition 9.30am-11am |
| Friday November 22 | Year 6 Surfgroms |
| Monday November 25 | Foundation 2025 Transition 9.30am-11am |
| Friday November 29 | Year 6 Surfgroms |
| Assembly in the Hall at 2.40pm | |
| Tuesday December 3 | Foundation 2025 Transition 9.30am-11am |
| Friday December 6 | Year 6 Surfgroms |
| Monday December 9 | End of Year Mass at 12.30pm |
| Tuesday December 10 | Orientation Day - all classes |
| Friday December 13 | Year 6 Surfgroms |
| Assembly in the Hall at 2.40pm | |
| Tuesday December 17 | Year 6 Graduation |
| Wednesday December 18 | Students Final Day at 3.20pm |
| Thursday December 19 | Pupil Free Day |
TERM 3 WORKING BEE
Our Term 3 Working Bee is on Saturday July 27, 9am-12pm.
If you would like to volunteer to help at this Working Bee this year please fill in this form.
Working Bees are a great way of helping the school and for receiving credits for the maintenance levy.
Each working bee is eligible for 15 points ($75) per person.
Please click on the link below to access our Working Bee Google Form.
Thank you to the following families who indicated they are available: Wright, Lilley, Loftus/Baulch, A & L Parkinson, Knee, Fry, McCallum, Simpson, R Winter, Crosier.
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: 15/07/2024 - Scott Elliott
Week of: 22/07/2024 - Sarah McCallum
Week of: 29/07/2024 - Bree Porter
SPORTING SCHOOLS
SPORTING SCHOOLS WILL COMMENCE ON WEDNESDAY JULY 24. DAYS FOR TERM 3 ARE WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY.
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