JULY 25, 2024 NEWSLETTER
- CHILD SAFETY STATEMENT
- FROM THE ACTING PRINCIPAL
- FROM THE RE LEADER - ELIZA DWYER
- CLASS NEWS - YEAR 3
- WORKING BEE - SATURDAY JULY 27
- 175 SCHOOL ANNIVERSARY
- SOCIAL INNOVATORS
- P & F TRIVIA NIGHT - FRIDAY AUGUST 16
- SCHOOL DATES - 2024
- LIBRARY SHELVING
- SPORTING SCHOOLS
- OUR DIOCESAN COMMUNITY
- COMMUNITY NEWS
CHILD SAFETY STATEMENT
FROM THE ACTING PRINCIPAL
Dear Parents and Carers,
Our Year 5 and 6 students have enjoyed an incredible experience on their Melbourne camp earlier this week. The three day camp saw them cover the MCG, NGV, Melbourne Museum, Parliament of Victoria, Eureka Tower, Kingpin Bowling and Laser Tag, The Shrine of Remembrance and other 'Melbourne' experiences such as catching trams, watching street performers and seeing the hustle and bustle of the city first hand. Thank you to all the staff that made this camp possible and especially Mr Steere for organising the jam packed timetable.
I also appreciate the support of all the staff back at school who picked up additional duties to help the school run smoothly while the Year 5 & 6 students were on camp. In particular Miss Dwyer who was in charge of the daily organising while I was sight seeing in Melbourne. We are so fortunate to have such a professional and experienced staff that can cover and support one another when needed.
Our Year 3 & 4 camp to Roses Gap will be happening later in Term 3 and the excitement from these students is already beginning to grow.
This Saturday is our school Working Bee from 9am - 12pm. Mrs Lyons has left a list of tasks to complete so if you find yourself available on Saturday please feel free to come and help!
Tristan Fay
FROM THE RE LEADER - ELIZA DWYER
CLASS NEWS - YEAR 3
WORKING BEE - SATURDAY JULY 27
Thank you to the families that have put their hands up to help at this Saturday's working bee from 9am-12pm. The main job will be sanding the old school room in readiness to be painted.
If you have an electric sander please bring it along!!
Families who have nominated to help are: Wrights, Lilley, Loftus/Baluch, Parkinson A, Knee, Fry, McCallum, Simpson, Winter R, Crosier.
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 26 | Winter Sports - Basketball |
| Assembly at 2.40pm in the Hall | |
| Saturday July 27 | Working Bee 9am-12pm |
| Monday July 29 | Bake Sale - The Bee Team |
| 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 |
| Tuesday August 13 | SAC Meeting - 7pm |
| Wednesday August 14 | P & F Special Lunch |
| Friday August 16 | Trivia Night at 6.30pm |
| Sunday August 18 | Eucharist at 10.30am in St Patrick's Church Port Fairy |
| Wednesday August 21 | Staff PD - Pupil Free Day |
| Friday August 23 | Assembly in the Hall at 2.40pm |
| Saturday 24 & Sunday 25 August | 175 Anniversary Celebrations |
| Thursday September 5 | Last Sporting Schools Session for Term 3 |
| 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 |
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.
OUR DIOCESAN COMMUNITY
Click on the link to access this month's Our Diocesan Community Magazine.
https://www.ballarat.catholic.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/ODC-July-2024-web.pdf
COMMUNITY NEWS
