NOVEMBER 7, 2024 NEWSLETTER
- CHILD SAFETY STATEMENT
- FROM THE PRINCIPAL
- FROM THE RE LEADER - ELIZA DWYER
- REMEMBRANCE DAY TRIBUTE
- BASKETBALL COURT RENOVATION
- YR 6BM NEWS
- PORT FAIRY SHOW - ART SECTION
- PIRATE DAY - WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 27
- BANDARI PROJECT - BOOMERANG BAGS
- TRAFFIC VIOLATION ALERT
- AWARDS - AT ASSEMBLY THIS WEEK
- SCHOOL DATES - 2024
- COLOUR RUN FUNDRAISER - NOVEMBER 8
- PARENTS & FRIENDS - SPECIAL LUNCH
- HOST A JAPANESE STUDENT
- OUR DIOCESAN COMMUNITY
- LIBRARY SHELVING
- SPORTING SCHOOLS
- COMMUNITY NEWS
CHILD SAFETY STATEMENT
FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Dear Parents and Carers,
Our classes are currently completing assessments in literacy and numeracy that will inform the end of year reports. We have had a high proportion of absences for non-illness related reasons. Please try to minimise the days your child is away from school so that they can participate in the assessments with their peers.
We are all getting very excited about the Colour Run tomorrow. Don't forget to send the children in old clothes (a light coloured or white t-shirt if possible). The colour run is in the last hour of the day and parents are welcome to come to watch.
The weeks are slipping by and our planning for 2025 is well underway. Here are the teachers for each year level.
Foundation - Peita Cryer
Year 1 - Bec Greene and Tristan Fay
Year 2 - Samantha Kenna
Year 3A - Benson Steere and Monique McCartney
Year 3B - Annie Templeton and Abby Lee
Year 4 - Daniel Lucardie and Anne Robertson
Year 5 - Antonia Balmer
Year 6 - Rachael Osborne and Michelle Malone
Olga Lyons
FROM THE RE LEADER - ELIZA DWYER
REMEMBRANCE DAY TRIBUTE
Our year 5 & 6 students will be visiting the RSL on Monday morning and participating in the Remembrance Day ceremony at the War Memorial. The school leaders will lay a wreath and all students will place a poppy on a wreath as a veteran's name is being called. Thank you to the RSL for inviting us to take part in this important event. Parents are welcome to attend.
BASKETBALL COURT RENOVATION
GREAT NEWS! Our long awaited basketball court renovation is set to start on November 18th (new date) and will be completed by November 27th (all going to plan). We have been fund raising for this for 3 years now so it's great to see that we are finally able to get it done. This has been an amazing effort by our wonderful P & F committee and families.
We need one last push with the Colour Run donations.
YR 6BM NEWS
PORT FAIRY SHOW - ART SECTION
A huge congratulations to all the students who entered their beautiful artworks into the Port Fairy Show. The judges and guests were absolutely blown away by the talent on display from St Patrick’s Primary School.
A special congratulations to the following senior students who won awards for their artwork:
- Sawyer Williams
- Maggie Currer
- Darcy Kingsley
- Iney Murphy
- Aurora Down
- Matilda Brian
- Jack Leddin
- Alex Harris
- Ruby Condon
- Tara Wolff
- Leila Cryer
- Maisy Bloom
- Isaac Malady
- Riley Knoop
Well done to everyone involved!
PIRATE DAY - WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 27
Our Pirate Dress Up Day is to support The Fred Hallow Foundation. Thirty years ago, The Fred Hollows Foundation began a global movement to end avoidable blindness. Olga received a letter from some Year 3 students asking if the school would support this foundation and of course we are very happy to do it.
BANDARI PROJECT - BOOMERANG BAGS
TRAFFIC VIOLATION ALERT
It has been reported to some parents are parking cars on the grass at the Cox Street end of Williams Street, particularly near the crossing, this is making it difficult to see if children are waiting to cross. This visibility issue could pose a safety risk, especially during busy pick-up times. Traffic regulations state that you cannot park within 20m before and 10m after a pedestrian or children's crossing. PLEASE HELP TO KEEP OUR KIDS SAFE!
While on the topic of crossings, we have noticed a number of children and parents not using the crossings to cross very busy roads at pick up times. Please lead by example and use the crossings yourself and teach the children to do the same.
AWARDS - AT ASSEMBLY THIS WEEK
Learning: Hattie Steere for always approaching tasks with a smile and trying her absolute best in all school activities. Bella Rincon for enthusiastic participation and a can do attitude in all aspects of school life.
Learning: Albie Tregeagle for working hard at home and making excellent progress with his reading. Campbell Simpson for working hard on his handwriting and making a big improvement. Beau Moutray for excellent engagement in Maths lessons.
Learning: Ethan Moutsos for showing tremendous effort across all subjects, especially in maths. Liam Jackson for being a wonderful member of our class. His enthusiasm, and hard work is noticed.
Safety: Joey Tregeagle for being a mindful classmate, particularly on Grandparents Day, helping to make sure people moved through the spaces carefully. Respect: Lachlan Seath for always being a respectful member of our class. His kindness, patience and care for others is amazing!
Learning: Jack Leddin for demonstrating a growing confidence in using fractions. Freya McCallum for her excellent application and positivity to all individual and group activities during literacy. Nellie Bourke for her excellent application and focus during our fraction unit. Poppy Robinson for her fantastic writing about the Coorong. Respect: Tilly Hetherington for quickly settling in and refocusing after her holiday.
Respect: Isaac Malady for bringing smiles to everyone around him, showing kindness and genuine care that makes his classmates feel at home, creating a positive and inclusive environment for all. Learning: Evie Lambert for her outstanding growth in mathematics, showing incredible determination and enthusiasm as she developed her confidence in BODMAS.
Learning: Billy Wagg for his neat and correct presentation of complex BODMAS equations. Mia Coxall for the way she consistently exemplifies respect, making a positive impact on our learning community. Respect: Rosie Currer for taking care of her table partner who was injured.
SCHOOL DATES - 2024
| Term 4 | |
| Friday November 8 | Colour Fun Run at 2.20pm |
| No Canteen Day | |
| Swimming Lessons | |
| Monday November 11 | Foundation 2025 Transition 9.30am-11am |
| Remembrance Day - Yrs 5 & 6 visit War Memorial | |
| Tuesday November 12 | Foundation 2025 Information Night at 6.30pm-7.30pm |
| Yr 5 Visit to Emmanuel | |
| Beach Monitoring at 9am | |
| Thursday November 14 | Yr 2 Sleepover |
| Friday November 15 | No Canteen Day |
| Swimming Lessons | |
| Assembly in the Hall at 2.40pm | |
| Monday November 18 | Fred Hollows Fundraiser - Pirates Day |
| Tuesday November 19 | Foundation 2025 Transition 9.30am-11am |
| Yrs 3-6 TryAthlon | |
| Wednesday November 20 | Foundation & Yr 1 Excursion - Cudgee Wildlife Park |
| Friday November 22 | Yr 6 Surfgroms |
| Swimming Lessons | |
| Monday November 25 | Foundation 2025 Transition 9.30am-11am |
| Wednesday November 27 | Eye Patch Day (Pirate Dress-up) - Fred Hollows Foundation |
| Friday November 29 | Yr 6 Surfgroms |
| Swimming Lessons | |
| Assembly in the Hall at 2.40pm | |
| Tuesday December 3 | Foundation 2025 Transition 9.30am-11am |
| SAC AGM & Dinner at 7pm | |
| Friday December 6 | Yr 6 Surfgroms |
| Swimming Lessons | |
| Monday December 9 | End of Year Mass at 12.30pm |
| Tuesday December 10 | Orientation Day - all classes |
| Wednesday December 11 | Yr 5 & 6 Fun Day |
| Friday December 13 | Yr 6 Surfgroms |
| Swimming Lessons | |
| Carols | |
| Assembly in the Hall at 2.40pm | |
| Tuesday December 17 | Yr 6 Graduation & Awards Night |
| Wednesday December 18 | Students Final Day at 3.20pm |
| Reports Live on PAM | |
| Thursday December 19 | Pupil Free Day |
COLOUR RUN FUNDRAISER - NOVEMBER 8
Come and watch the fun, all are welcome. The Colour Run will commence at 2.20pm.
PARENTS & FRIENDS - SPECIAL LUNCH
HOST A JAPANESE STUDENT
OUR DIOCESAN COMMUNITY
Please click on the link to access Our Diocesan Community magazine.
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 04/11/2024 - Sarah McCallum
Week of 11/11/2024 - Bree Porter
Week of 18/11/2024 - Shae Smith
SPORTING SCHOOLS
Sporting Schools days for Term 4 are Tuesdays and Thursdays.
The last sessions for Sporting Schools for Term 4 are Tuesday 26th & Thursday 28th November.
To sign your child up for Sporting Schools use the Schoolzine App eForms.
COMMUNITY NEWS
Carols by the Bluestone
PFCS are hosting Carols by the Bluestone on Friday, December 6th, from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM. The event will feature food vendors on-site, and all you need to do is bring a picnic rug and enjoy the Christmas carols performed by Mick Ferguson, PFCS classes, the PFCS & St Patrick’s choir groups, and other local artists.
For more information, visit our Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/share/ATRSxuv1ihz6JX2P/. Be sure to click "Going" as we’ll be posting regular updates there.
