FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Dear Parents and Carers,
Welcome to Term 3! I have already heard from so many St Pat’s kids about the fun of their holiday break, although a few mentioned that illness unfortunately interrupted their fun.
Welcome to St Pat’s Archie and Amber and welcome back Lizzie and Ella.
Welcome to St Pat’s Mrs Grimwood (23Y) and Mrs Zonneveld (56G) it is wonderful to have you join our staff. We look forward to sharing a short profile from these two teachers next week.
Covid-19 You will have read in the Skoolbag messages that we are back to implementing some covid protocols and restrictions at St Pat’s. Whilst this is disappointing, we look forward to continuing to keep our home /school connections strong as best we can.
PL Days You will have also read the announcement that the Director has approved two further teacher professional learning days this term. The dates of these days at St Patrick's are:
Monday 5th September (Week 8 of term)
Friday 23rd September (Week 10 of term)
The planning days are pupil free. However, arrangements are being made for the supervision of those students who, for reasons of no care available, will need to attend school. I will provide you with further details well in advance of the days, with details of how to communicate your need for your child/ren to attend on those days.
Michael Rheinberger - Athletics Congratulations to Arly Schrader the award winner for 2022. Arly demonstrated many of Michael Rheinberger's attributes at the athletics carnival: sportsmanship, strong participation, persistence, positive mindset and 100% effort. Congratulations to the many nominees: Jayme, Alice W, Nate, Ruben, Abbey C, Chase, Maya, Abbie M, Luca, Jacob E, Archie, Levi, Will N, Charlie J and Mia L.
MOANA Yesterday it was with great joy that we took a whole school excursion (the last for a while) to Lumen Christi to be entertained by their musicians and cast of the musical MOANA. The staff and students thoroughly enjoyed the show and when asked what their favourite part was, most children said 'the whole show!' Thank you Lumen Christi Catholic College for the invitation and welcome, and for the great performance!
Absences from school Please be reminded that if you are wanting to take your children out of school for a family or other event that the process is to inform me and to apply for an exemption from school. Less than 10 teaching days please submit the attendance on COMPASS. For 10 teaching day absence or more please complete the exemption from school application, available from the office, that needs to be approved. As principal I am able to approve up to but not longer than 100 days of absence per school year depending on the circumstance of the absence.
Calendar We are working to communicate school dates well in advance. Some of the following events will be in a changed format, or possibly postponed as the term progresses, we will work to give reasonable notice of any change.
July
Thurs 28th NAIDOC at St Pat’s - Postponed until Term 4
Friday 29th - Big Steps for Kinder 2023. This will remain an onsite event, however no parents can attend. An at home pack will be available for students who are unable to attend.
August
Wed 3rd Southern Region Athletics
Fri 5th Jersey for Noa day
15th-19th Aleeta at St Pat’s
Wed 31st Dance concert matinee (12.00 TBC)
September
Thurs 1st Dance Concert evening (6.30 TBC)
Friday 2nd Father's Day (event / stall TBC)
Monday 5th Pupil Free Day
Tues 6th ySafe Cybersafe presentations (6.00pm Parent session, may be online)
Wed 21st Term 3 Celebration of Learning 8.30-9.30am
Thursday 22nd Music for Mr Bennett afternoon
Fri 23rd Pupil Free Day
Thank you for your flexibility as we work through the covid restrictions and try to hold as many school events as we are able.
Blessings
Jo