Dear Parents and Carers,

Thank you to everyone for your support through encouragement or money to the St Pat's team who completed the 3 Day Sudsy Challenge for Orange Sky. We were so impressed with the number of St Pat's kids who chose to participate! Teaching about Social Justice and then responding to the needs of others is important to us living out our faith.

A big St Pat's congratulations to all our students who competed on Tuesday in the Archdiocesan Athletics Carnival! Special congratulations to those students who will now compete in Sydney at the end of September.

UNIFORM REMINDERS

Why do we have uniforms and uniform rules? Uniforms can help eliminate distractions related to fashion, allowing students to focus more on learning and personal growth. They promote equality by reducing socioeconomic disparities, ensuring that all students feel included and valued. When students wear their uniforms with pride, they represent not only themselves but also the values and standards of our school community. This sense of pride and responsibility can inspire them to strive for excellence in all their endeavours. Thank you for supporting your child to wear full correct uniform to school each day.

Jewellery at St Patrick's Some children are starting to wear anklets, chains, bracelets and hanging earrings to school. Thank you for supporting your child to only wear these items of jewellery to school.

* a watch

* a chain with a cross or holy medal

* plain sleepers or stud earrings

* a plain signet ring

All other jewellery is to please stay at home.

* Nailpolish is not to be worn.

* Hair ties are to be in school uniform colours. 

Father's Day Today we once again celebrated all fathers and father figures at our Father's Day Breakfast. It is a lovely annual opportunity for us to thank our dads for all they do for us. We are grateful once again for the support of the Men of St Patrick group who cooked up a storm and graciously served the breakfast. 

Blessings,

Jo