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Enhancing Catholic School Identity (ECSI) Parent Surveys
A letter will go home to parents today requesting parent participation in an online ECSI survey. All Catholic schools in Melbourne aim for continuous improvement. Together with the Catholic University in Leuven, the survey uses sound research to provide accurate data to contribute to our school improvement plans particularly around our Catholic identity. This also supports our school review which will take place next year. We need as many responses as possible to provide valid data and thank you for taking the time to complete the survey online. The surveys open online from Tuesday 5th March until Friday 27th April.
Last year I studied a paper around the ECSI project. You can read more at this link.
Parish Education Board Nominations Open today and close 4pm 2nd March
Our board chairperson, Travis spoke about the opportunity for parents to put their names forward to join the board at our recent Connection Event. Board terms are for two years with two meetings a term. The current term for 3 members of our board has come to an end. You can learn more about the board at this link on our Learning Community Site.
Here is a message from Fr Paul :
One way parents can significantly contribute to the enrichment of the School is by joining the Parish
Education Board. I would warmly encourage you to consider joining a wonderful team already very
dedicated to your children. Therefore, I would now like to request nominations in writing from parents across the school community (nomination forms are available from the office). Nominations are to be in writing including a few words about yourself and addressed to the Returning Officer and kindly delivered to the box in the school office by 4pm Friday, 2nd March. We ask that nominees be available to attend the AGM on 14th March. We would love you to embrace the opportunity to play an active and decisive part in our Parish education Board.
God Bless, Fr Paul
In line with new legislation, our attendance policy has been reviewed and was ratified at the board meeting. You can access the full policy on our Learning Community Site at this link.
The school has now set up an SMS system to notify parents if their child is absent with an unexplained absence. This is a legal requirement for all schools to support the safety of every child in our care.
Sunsmart Information
Although the weather may be cooling down a bit, the UV levels are still high so please remember to use sun protection each day during the sun protection times – not just on hot or sunny days. SunSmart have a new song by Jay Laga’aia called ‘You gotta be SunSmart’. Check it out below. Please be sure to share the video with your families and friends.
Further Sunsmart resources for parents are available at http://www.sunsmart.com.au/communities/early-childhood-primary-schools/resources-primary-early-childhood
Introducing our Environment Group Leaders
The year is off to a well organised start from our enthusiastic 2018 "Eco Warriors". Mackenzie, Lily, Alanna, Eva, Jed, Nick and Anton will be coming up with ways of making our school kinder to our planet, by making it more sustainable and implementing recycling initiatives. We hope that they will receive lots of support for their ideas both at home and at school.
Sports report from Michelle Barclay
DENDY TENNIS DAY
Congratulations to James H and Angus S who represented St Pat's in the Dendy Tennis Tournament last Friday. Both boys showed some fantastic skills on the court, putting in a strong and consistent effort throughout the day.
Congratulations to James H and Angus S who represented St Pat's in the Dendy Tennis Tournament last Friday. Both boys showed some fantastic skills on the court, putting in a strong and consistent effort throughout the day.
DENDY SWIMMING CARNIVAL
We had a fantastic number of children attend the swimming trials a couple of weeks ago. Our team will be competing at the Dendy District Swimming Carnival on Monday 26th February. We wish all our competitors good luck.
MELBOURNE DEMONS FOOTY CLINIC
On Tuesday 27th February, some players from the Melbourne Football Club will be visiting St Pat's to conduct a clinic for the Yr 4s. Children in Yr 4 are asked to wear their sports uniform and can add a 'footy flavour' to their uniform, eg, scarf, team colour ribbons.
Enrolment for 2019
Enrolment forms for children commencing in Prep 2019 are now available from the office.
Important Dates
Tuesday 6th March Parent Sacramental Night @ 7pm Years 3 & 6
Monday 12th March Labour Day Holiday
Monday 19th March Years 5/6 depart to Canberra
Tuesday 26th March Term 1 concludes for students. Dismissal @ 3.30pm
Wednesday 27th Mar School closure day due to staff conference
Thursday 28th Mar School closure day due to staff conference
Community Notices
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