Dear Parents and Carers,

This week we have enjoyed a visit from our High Impact Teaching Practice (HITP) coach, Andrew Pirie. Andrew again worked closely with six of our St Pat's teachers on their teaching practice of explicit direct instruction (EDI) and the use of the high impact strategy of Daily Review. Andrew's feedback was very positive about the professionalism and pedagogy of our teachers. We look forward to Andrew's continued connection next year when more of our staff engage with him as their coach. 

St Patrick's has also enjoyed a 2 day visit from our Aboriginal Education Consultant, Kerry O'Callaghan. Kerry worked alongside Brytan, Chantelle and Mrs Franco to strengthen our planning for teaching and learning, our cultural celebrations and the cultural programs in our school. 

Class Allocation Policy

During the second half of term 4 we undertake the class allocation processes for classes for next year. Please read the Class Allocation Policy here to understand the role of parents in the conversation, as well as the process in general.

Today I enjoyed celebrating learning with several students. Claire shared her Mathematical learning with me.

Enjoy your weekend with some quality family time.

Blessings

Jo

Every minute counts! 

It was wonderful to visit classrooms this morning to see some great learning happening. I was able to watch as students participated in explicit writing, handwriting and maths lessons and I was very impressed with the level of focus and engagement present in each class. At St Pat’s we focus on making sure that every minute counts and that was certainly evident today.   

Religious Education

Parents are invited to attend our upcoming Chapel Masses. Mass begins at 9:15am in the Church on Friday of each week:

Week 5- 1/2R

Week 6- KY

Week 7- 4/5Y

Week 8- 5/6G

Week 9- 5/6R

Christmas Eve Mass

We are seeking children interested in dramatising the Gospel for the Christmas Eve Mass. If your child/ren are interested, please email emma.grant@cg.catholic.edu.au 

MGL Nuns Visit St Pat's 

Today St Pat's had some special visitors. 

Four MGL Nuns facilitated Q&A sessions for students.

The sisters engaged students with magic tricks and shared their history and interests.

Some of the thought provoking questions were:

How often and how long do you pray for?

Where do you pray?

Why do you wear the same clothing?

Do you wear jewellery? 

Thank you to the families who have finalised their 2022 School Fees. 

Term 4 fees are due 17 November 2022, except those with direct debit arrangements.

If at any time your family is experiencing financial hardship due to Covid-19 or any other reason or your family is in need of other support, please contact the school to make a time for a confidential meeting with our Principal, Jo Scott-Pegum to discuss how the school can help support your family.

As we prepare to move to Compass as the 2023 app each week for the remainder of term we will share important information with parents.

Here is the link to the guide of how to use the parent portal: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CHGVpAZ9z32Uxaizb1_Hw9vgR-I_e7h4/view?usp=share_link 

Event Consent on the Compass App

Here is a guide to giving consent for an event on Compass: https://drive.google.com/file/d/17cirjm7KXjO6yGHeRwgEAKB07NJc3TrV/view?usp=share_link 

Here is a guide to replying as a volunteer for an excursion: https://drive.google.com/file/d/12cdSy3b59WSgwG0La-dNMDvt0kmlgkwc/view?usp=share_link 

The attached form has been sent home to existing families who have previously communicated they have students enrolled at both Lumen Christi Catholic College, Pambula and St Patrick’s School Bega. 

If you are yet to receive the form and have children enrolled at both schools, please email the office.bega@cg.catholic.edu.au and a form will be sent home with your child. 

Completed forms are to be returned by Friday 11 November. 

Thank you.