AUGUST 8, 2024 NEWSLETTER

CHILD SAFETY STATEMENT

FROM THE PRINCIPAL

Dear Parents and Carers,

I had a wonderful time on my enrichment leave but it's oh so good to be back!  It seems that you had better weather here in the middle of winter, than I did in Ireland/Scotland in the middle of summer. I even resorted to buying an umbrella in Scotland. 

I experienced a deep spiritual connection while retracing the footsteps of the key historical organisations who had the courage and commitment to their catholic faith to leave their homeland of Ireland to travel to foreign lands, to spread the Gospel message and establish catholic schools in remote regions, such as our very own southwest of Victoria. The lush Irish landscape confirmed my belief that God can be found in the breath-taking views, bubbling streams, rushing waterfalls and majestic mountains and cliffs within nature.  I was very privileged to have had this wonderful experience and share it with a group of my Principal colleagues. 

I'd like to thank Tristan and the leadership team for the way they led the school in my absence and to the staff who supported them. I could never have taken the must needed leave if I wasn't confident of their abilities.  Four days into my first week back I'm still trying to get my head around all that has been happened so far this term.  

One of the big events next term will be175th Anniversary of the school.   It is an important milestone in the life of the school. I encourage current parents to pass on the information to family and friends who may have attended St Patrick's for their primary education. We are looking for memorabilia from each era, for a display.  If you or your family have photos to contribute to the display, please write your name on the back of them before handing them to the school. The link in the article below will take you to the booking site for the program. 

I'm excited about the upcoming Trivia Night; always a fun night for everyone, whether you know the answers or not!  Please book a spot so that you don't miss out. We will be calling for volunteers to do the clean up on the Saturday as the team organising the event will all be involved in the local football. 

Olga Lyons

FROM THE RE LEADER - ELIZA DWYER

NEWS FROM THE ARTS

This term, our middle and senior school students are diving into a vibrant exploration of sustainability through their Visual Arts projects, centered around the theme, 'Bring Back to Life'. 

Our middle year students have particularly embraced this theme, channeling their creativity into transforming old clothing into stunning new pieces, through tie-dye techniques. This hands-on approach not only brings a fresh perspective to fashion but also promotes environmental consciousness by repurposing materials. As our students experiment with color and design, they're learning valuable lessons about the impact of creative reuse and the importance of sustainability in the arts.

Our senior students are taking sustainability to the next level by transforming discarded materials into innovative fashion pieces. At the end of the term, we'll celebrate their creativity and resourcefulness with a 'Trashion Parade', where these unique outfits will be showcased. This exciting event highlights the students' commitment to environmental responsibility while offering a platform for their imaginative designs.

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. 

175 SCHOOL ANNIVERSARY

Do you have any St Pat's memorabilia that you could loan the school?

If you do please drop them into the school office. Photos will be scanned and the originals given back to you.

 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.eventbrite.com.au
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/CTEFE

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.

P & F - SPECIAL LUNCH!!

SCHOOL DATES - 2024

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 IS ON WEDNESDAYS AND THURSDAYS FOR TERM 3. THE LAST SESSIONS WILL BE ON WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 4 & THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 5.

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

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