AUGUST 1, 2024 NEWSLETTER
- CHILD SAFETY STATEMENT
- FROM THE ACTING PRINCIPAL
- FROM THE RE LEADER - ELIZA DWYER
- CLASS NEWS - YEAR 2
- CARING FOR OUR COMMON HOME - WE NEED YOUR HELP!
- BOOKWEEK - AUGUST 19 -23
- BOOK FAIR THANK YOU
- 175 SCHOOL ANNIVERSARY
- 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,
Term 3 is now in full swing, the students have all settled in and there is lots of excellent learning happening right around the school!
It's great to hear students discussing the Olympics as they eat their lunches, walk between classes or engage in conversations with staff. There has been a significant increase in the number of students playing 'Rugby 7s' (from zero a week ago to many these past few days) and I feel this is what the Olympics are all about. We can only hope that our students are feeling inspired to pursue their own dreams, whatever they may be.
To capitalise on this enthusiasm, many classes are exploring the Olympics in a number of different ways. You may like to ask your child about what they are doing to celebrate and learn about the Olympics at school.
Mrs Lyons returns to school on Monday and we are all excited to welcome her back. I would like to thank all the staff for their support while I filled in for Mrs Lyons, I feel very lucky to have such professional and hard working colleagues.
Tristan Fay
FROM THE RE LEADER - ELIZA DWYER
CLASS NEWS - YEAR 2
CARING FOR OUR COMMON HOME - WE NEED YOUR HELP!
BOOKWEEK - AUGUST 19 -23
Book Week is coming up in Week 6 (August 19th - 23rd) and will culminate in our Book Week dress up day on Friday August 23rd.
The theme for Book Week this year is 'Reading is Magic' and whilst not compulsory, we do encourage students to dress up in a book character that matches the theme.
The costumes do not need to be elaborate and being creative is encouraged - no need to buy anything new for the occasion. The point of the week is to celebrate reading and encourage reading more often and students will participate in activities throughout the week to support this.
BOOK FAIR THANK YOU
Thank you to everyone who supported our Book Fair. The Fair was a great success and we received $572 in commission which will go towards resources for our Library.
Special thanks to Jane for her organisation and running of the Fair.
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
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 August 2 | Social Innovators - Library Visit |
| Tuesday August 6 | P & F Meeting at 7pm |
| Friday August 9 | Assembly in the Hall at 2.40pm |
| Monday August 12 | Winter Basketball - Year 3 & 4 |
| 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 | Book Week Dress Up Day |
| 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: 05/08/2024 - Shae Smith
Week of: 12/08/2024 - Mick Pickett
Week of: 19/08/2024 - Leearna Moloney
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
