Week 9, Term 4, 2018

Bishop Elliott's Celebration
Last Sunday the Parish and the school held a special thank you mass for Bishop Elliott's retirement.
A very special thanks to Christian Engelander who represented the school by reading a Prayer of the Faithful during the mass and all of the families who joined into the celebration.

Fantastic Netball Results - Champions U13 - Div 4
I was pleased to receive the email below and this wonderful photo from one of our parents Cathy Pickering. Congratulations to these Year 6 girls for a wonderful achievement. We are all very proud of you.

This photo represents the hard work, determination and courage shown by 8 AMAZING St Pats girls to take the win for their netball grade U13 - Div 4
The girls have played together as a team for four years and as parents we have watched them grow on and off the court, supporting each other week after week.
Grade 6 Netball Champions for 2018 - Aisling, Alicia, Amelia, Charlotte, Daniela, Evie, Lana and Mackenzie
Kerryn Oliver has a strong affiliation with Glen Eira Netball and is just as thrilled for the girls and the club.

Parents & Friends AGM
A very special thank you to Co Presidents Annie and Bree, Leanne (Treasurer) and all of the parents who have contributed to the Parents and Friends Committee for 2018. It has been a busy, productive and successful year as mentioned in Annie and Bree's report for:

"Whilst providing many fun filled activities for both parents and children we have had success in raising money for the school and parish, however, this hasn’t been the focus. We started this year with the goal to build community cohesiveness and spirit.....

...........It’s been a big year, full of learning and fun. We are proud that we have been able to raise approx. $18,000. This year’s fundraising efforts have contributed to a second set of Flexible classroom furniture for Year 5 and the replacement and refurbishment of classroom projectors for the interactive whiteboards including two new projectors.

We are looking forward to 2019 and really feel that the focus of building community spirit has been very worthwhile. We hope that everyone has a safe and happy Christmas.

Thanks from Bree and Annie

You can go to these links to read the full P & F Presidents AGM Report for 2018 from Annie and Bree and the Principal's P & F Report for 2018

These reports are also available on the Parents and Friends page of the Learning Community Site at this link. 

St. Patrick's P & F are also seeking a treasurer for next year.  Handover support from our outgoing treasurer goes without saying.  Please call Annie on 0438 365 109 or Bree on 0429 849 056.

Time Capsule due to be opened in 2019 Exciting !!!!
If you know of anyone who was a student at St Pat's 25 years ago when the time capsule was hidden away then please ask them to contact principal@spmurrumbeena.catholic.edu.au. We are making some plans for the big reveal.

Important Term 4 Dates

Monday 10 December              Assembly 30                 
Tuesday 11 December             Year 6 Luna Park, Final transition for 2019 classes 10:00 - 12:00
Friday 14 December                Advent Liturgy Prep/Year 6, Music Melodies Showcase 2:30-3:30
Monday 17th December          Advent Liturgy Year 5 2:30
                                                 Year 6 Graduation 7pm
Tuesday 18th December          End of Year School Celebration Event, Reports go home
Wednesday 19th December   Last day of for 2018 End of Year Mass Celebration and                                                                     Final Farewells    School finishes @ 1pm

Important Term 1 Dates 2019

Tuesday 29th January  and Wednesday 30th January Staff Professional Learning Days
Thursday 31st January        All children Prep - Year 6 start back at school
Friday 8th February                Beginning School Year Mass Celebration