St Patrick’s Primary School

FROM THE PRINCIPAL

Dear Parents and Carers,

We welcome everyone back to Term 2 for another great term of learning at St Pat's. We look forward to a term of good health for all so that all St Patrick's students achieve excellence in attendance. The most important action parents can take toward student success starts with making sure children are at school every possible day (health permitting!).

Kinder 2025 Enrolment interviews have begun this week. It is always lovely to meet our 'new recruits' and revel in their excitement about the approach of BIG SCHOOL. If you know someone who has a child starting Kinder next year please let them know that now is the time to enrol, or to book a time for a tour prior to enrolling.

Phone Catch-Ups Mrs Grant, Mrs Ferris and I are still working through our conversations with every family. Some of our courtesy chats have been in person, many have been by phone. You may have a message left on your phone if you were unavailable. We have been checking in to find out how things are going at St Patrick's for your child/ren.

It is great to get positive feedback about our wonderful teachers & staff, the strong impact of direct instruction for your child's learning, and strong teaching and learning in other areas like Science. Some of the points parents have made that we are following up on include:

* The transition from Year 2 to Year 3 with play spaces, and preparing students for this change, as well as the play options available on the 'bottom flats'

* School - home communications and the timing of these to best help parents and families be prepared for each school day

* Class teacher - home communications & the content and timing of these messages

* Purchase of more sport equipment

If you haven't heard from us yet, or haven't caught up since a message was left for you, please feel free to call or email to make a time. We highly value working in close partnership with you.

Blessings