Final News End of Year 2019

Christmas Blessings and Thank You

Christmas Mass Times:
Sunday 9am and 5pm at St Patrick's Church

On behalf of the staff, I wish all of our community a very safe, joyful and hope filled Christmas. I am fortunate to be attending a pre Christmas wedding this week in England. I will finish after the Year 6 Graduation tonight to travel tomorrow. A special thank you to our Deputy Principal Liz Hills who will lead the end of school year farewells with our mass and assembly commencing at 9:10am in St Patrick's church on Wednesday.
Thank you to all of our leadership team and staff this year for their dedication to our children and our school. Farewell to our staff who are retiring - Anne, Helen, Karin and Noreen. Karin has kindly offered to continue as art teacher for one more term to start off the 2020 year. A warm welcome to our new teacher for next year - Alexandra Reid (Year 4) and Learning Support Officers Cara Baker and Sarah Bacon.

St Vincent de Paul and Catholic Missions - Mini Market funds
Congratulations to the Year 5 and 6 children who raised $1492.30 from the Mini Market this term. Thanks to all of the children across the school who supported the Mini Market.

Hayden's Helping Hands Message of Thanks
Thank you for your generous donations including the gold coin donations for the P&F Sausage Sizzle. We raised a total of $588.

Christmas Trees
Thanks to all of our families who went to so much effort to make create the beautiful, recycled Christmas trees on display for our Carol evening.

Thanks to Three Little Bakers
As well as doing our lunch orders, Three Little Bakers made a special delivery of freshly baked Gingerbread Houses to every classroom. We thank Bert and the team for their generosity. 

Parent & Friends Thank you
A big thank you to Annie and Bree, Class Reps, Nadine and the Fair Committee and all P&F reps who have helped in so many ways during the year.
Thanks to Paula and everyone who supported PATCARE.
This year,  resources we have been able to purchase and order include : St Pat's Marquee, Scooter Storage Racks, Portable PA system, flexible furniture, drinking fountains for the front yard and the hall projector upgrade.
Thank you to the P&F for the staff morning tea. It was delicious and very thoughtful.

Parish Education Board and Committees - Thank You
A huge thank you to John O'Sullivan and all members of the PEB for their hard work and support this year.
Thank you to the many parents who have given up their time and offered advice as part of the following committees:
Masterplan and Grants
Child Safety
OH & S
Cultural Diversity
Together we have achieved so much behind the scenes for our community.

Special thanks to our parents who have come every week to work in the school garden. The vegies are bountiful. 

Congratulations Henry 
Congratulations Henry from the 9th Caulfield Cub Pack for earning the Joey Scout Promise Challenge. Only a small percentage reach this level. The award recognises initiative, self -discipline, teamwork and leadership.

TEAM KIDS

These school holidays, TeamKids will be delivering a wonderful mix of excursions, incursions and in-house days that promise to keep the kids happy, engaged and having fun. 

  

See attached Summer Holiday Program to see the days you would like to attend. Insert link 

  

TeamKids provide industry-leading educator to child ratios of 1:10 and all the TeamKids programs have been fully approved under the National Child Care Subsidy (CCS). 

  

TeamKids look forward to welcoming you and your children these Summer Holidays! 

Important dates for Term 1 2020

30th Jan School resumes for term 1

5th Feb Parent Connection Evening
18th Feb School photos
25th Feb Shrove Tuesday (Pancake Day)
26th Feb Early dismissal - Parent/Teacher meetings from 1.30pm
26th Feb Ash Wednesday
Mar 16th – 19th Canberra School Camp Years 5-6
17th Mar St Patrick’s Day
21st Mar St Patrick's Fair
25th Mar End of Term 1
14th Apr School resumes for term 2

Week 9 Term 4 2019

Advent

Advent comes from the Latin word meaning "coming." Jesus is coming, and Advent is intended to be a season of preparation for His arrival. Our Advent liturgies continue to take place on the 13th and 16th of December.

You are welcome to bring your children into the front office to see the beautiful Nativity display.

Thank you from Hayden's Helping Hand
Thanks so much to the St Pats community for their generosity with the toy drive. It’s a busy time of year and lots of collections happening so it’s really appreciated by Hayden’s Helping Hands and those they assist.

Carols Wednesday 11th at 6pm
Our carols event is a school event and all children are expected to attend. Please email our principal if your family is unable to attend.
The Christmas Carols evening is almost upon us on Wednesday 11 December at 6pm. We are asking each family to create a Christmas Tree which should be brought to school on the morning of the carols and taken home at the end of the evening.
We look forward to seeing all the wonderful creations on the evening. It's a great opportunity for all members of the family to put their heads together to make the tree and if possible with recycled materials. Check out Pinterest if you are stuck for ideas. Materials such as boxes, tins, coffee capsules could all be used. It can be as simple or as elaborate as you like, so we can all join in with festive spirit on the night.
When you arrive at school on Wednesday, please bring your creations into the hall so we can build a gallery of trees to be admired throughout the day and later in the evening.
Get everyone involved and have a wonderful Christmas.
Karin Dornbierer and Anne Mullan

Fair Update 21st March 2020  
First Meeting Tuesday 17th December 7:30 -8:30 in the Staffroom
The wheels are turning for our first big community event in Term 1 2021. Save the date as published in our newsletter last week - 21st March !! The fair was a great success and as well as bringing the community together, it raised approximately $14000. Read the fair back story and find out about the resources purchased for our children and the community at this link. Come along to the fair meeting on Tuesday 17th December and find out more.
Our school lunch provider Three Little Bakers is keen to support the high tea at the fair again with delicious scones for 2020. We are grateful to Bert and the team who generously support all events we hold at school. Please continue to support Three Little Bakers over the Christmas period.

Three Little Bakers is a small family business, where you can still experience the good old service with a smile and the products are all carefully hand made on the premises.

Drop in and experience the warm welcome, great flavours and exceptional service at Three Little Bakers – we guarantee you’ll be back for more!

School Uniform Reminder
At St Patrick's we have a smart and comfortable school uniform that the children wear with pride. If you are purchasing school shoes for your child over the Christmas break, please be reminded that black runners are not a part of our school uniform. The uniform requirement is for black school shoes (leather or leather look-alike). If your child outgrows their school shoes during the year, a replacement pair will need to be purchased.
Thank you for your support.


Musical Showcase
We are looking forward to the Musical Showcase with Mrs O'Dwyer in the hall at 12:15pm this Monday 9th December.


Important Dates Term 4
Mon 9 Dec Musical Showcase 12:15pm, Assembly 3pm
Wed 11 Dec Year 6 Luna Park trip, Carols Evening 6pm
Fri 13 Dec Yr 3/4 Advent Liturgy 3pm
Mon 16 Dec Yr 5 Advent Liturgy 3pm, Year 5/6 Graduation 6pm
Tues 17 Dec Whole School Celebration Activity Day
Wed 18 Dec Last day of term 4. School dismissed at 1pm

Return to school date 2020 for all students is Thursday 30th January. (Staff will return on Tuesday 28th January). Look out for all the Term 1 2020 important dates in next week's final Shamrock for 2019.

The St Pats Dads Golf Day tradition continues in 2020.

Next year our talent! will head to the Mornington Peninsula and play at Rosebud Country Club. The day will consist of a similar agenda to this year that included 4 ball Ambrose, lunch, bus to the course and back, prizes, and drinks. Drive carts are guaranteed for all players too this year. 2 full size buses have been booked to accommodate 80 spots that have been booked. First in will secure the positions.

The centrepiece could well be the lunch and extended social drinks that will be held at the St Andrews Brewery.  A fantastic venue that is sure to create a great atmosphere.

Date: Friday 20^th March 2020

Course: Rosebud Country Club

Cost: $190

If you would like to be part of the fun please send an email to Andrew Pickering apickering@ebosgroup.com.au to book your spot.

COMMUNITY NOTICES

Week 8 Term 4 2019

Advent
Advent, (from Latin adventus, “coming”), in the Christian calendar, the period of preparation for the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ at Christmas and also of preparation for the second coming of Christ. In Western churches, Advent begins on the Sunday nearest to November 30 and is the beginning of the liturgical year. We will celebrate Advent with special liturgies lead by our children in the coming weeks.

A Special Message from Michelle Barclay
I would like to take this opportunity to send our St Patrick's community a heartfelt thanks for your kindness and support over the last 6 months. My family and I are grateful for the assistance with meals and lunchbox treats. It has made the daily routines so much easier, particularly whilst I have been undergoing treatment. I have particularly enjoyed the hand-made cards and notes from our gorgeous children. I'm nearing the end of this phase of treatment and am looking forward to a more relaxed time over the holidays. I'd like to wish you all a safe and wonderful Christmas with your family and friends and hope you enjoy the summer holiday break.
Michelle Barclay

Staff News and Class teachers for 2020
The children had a chance today to begin their transition programme for 2020 today.
At St Pat's, we believe that to support all of our children and fully prepare them for the new school year, we provide a gradual transition for them. This is a chance to build relationships with their teachers and peers so that when the new school year begins, the children are ready to engage with learning, feeling informed and well prepared.

The end of a school year is also the time when some of our staff make new plans for the future. This year, three of our valued teachers are retiring from teaching and leaving us to spend more time with their family and friends.

Between them, these three teachers have gifted 72 years of service to our children, families and our school - Anne Mullan (17 years), Helen Curry (25 years) and Karin Dornbierer (30 years). We have been blessed by their generosity, their passion, their love for education and their willingness to make a positive difference to the lives of the children, their colleagues and our community as a whole. We thank them for their contributions as teachers, leaders and friends and wish them well with their future plans. They have each prepared a special message for the community and you can read their messages at this link.

We also thank and farewell Noreen McCoy, one of our wonderful Learning support Officers who is also leaving education to spend more time with her family.

Classroom Teachers for 2020
6G- Joanne Guscott
6L- Natalie La Fontaine
5J- Paul Jones
5S- Jacinta Stokes
4RM- Alexandra Reid, Rebecca Maddocks
4 O- Nicole O'Halloran
3D- Luke Daidone
3L- Maria Lucas, Marg O'Dwyer
2W- Wendy Verstoep, Bern Gallagher
2MP- Jacinta Minter, Sam Pratt
1K- Maddy Kappler
1H- Lisa Harris

Prep Y- Angela Yates, Dani Trott

Prep HB - Katherine Hadaway, Maria Blair Smith

Prep A- Laura Adcock

Hot off the Press - Fair Plans 2020 and Back Story
Plans are already underway for our next fair !!
Based on feedback, a date has been set for 21st March 2020.  Here is a link to the back story of the fair and the recommendations made by the Fete review team in 2018.

Term 4 Dates

Tues 3 Dec      Link Booklist collection from 3pm
Mon 9 Dec      Musical Showcase 12:15pm
Wed 4 Dec      Year 5/6 Sailing Program
Wed 11 Dec    Year 6 Luna Park trip, Carols Evening 6pm
Mon 16 Dec    Year 5/6 Graduation 6pm
Tues 17 Dec    Whole school celebration activity day
Wed 18 Dec    Last day of term 4. School dismissed at 1pm

Week 7 Term 4 2019

Prayer for this week

Thanks again for supporting our Cancer Council fundraiser. The final total we raised was $1743.20 thanks to the initiative of the Parr girls with everyone's generous support. We continue to keep Michelle Barclay, Ricky and everyone who has been touched by cancer in our thoughts and prayers.

Heavenly Father, we humbly pray for all those who are fighting cancer. 

Give them the hope and courage they need each day. 

Comfort them in their pain and bless them with healing. 

Strengthen their family, friends, and caregivers.

Congratulations to the Year 5's who excelled in this year's Public Speaking Programme

Congratulations Mackenzie and Angus

Congratulations to two of our Year 6 leaders who were awarded the Higgins Medal at a special presentation with their parents last night.
The Higgins Medal is an annual award recognising local students who excel in their studies and extracurricular activities, show strong leadership amongst their peers and provide exemplary service to the school community.
Higgins are passionate about education and community service and  acknowledge the students who go above and beyond for their school and the community.

Transition 2020

This Friday, the children from Prep-Year 5 will have an opportunity to meet their teachers for next year. This will be the first transition session for our children to prepare them for classes in 2020.
Next week's Shamrock will have a list of class teachers for 2020.

Term 4 Dates

Mon 25 Nov    Prep - Yr 4 Swimming commences and continues to 6th Dec, Assembly 3pm
Fri 29 Nov      Year 5/6 Life Saving Day, Advent Liturgy 2:45 pm in the church
Tues 3 Dec      Link Booklist collection from 3pm
Mon 9 Dec      Musical Showcase 12:15pm
Wed 4 Dec      Year 5/6 Sailing Program
Wed 11 Dec    Year 6 Luna Park trip, Carols Evening 6pm
Mon 16 Dec    Year 5/6 Graduation 6pm
Tues 17 Dec    Whole school celebration activity day
Wed 18 Dec    Last day of term 4. School dismissed at 1pm

COMMUNITY NOTICES

Week 6 Term 4 2019

Bushfire Reflection

Our prayers and thoughts are with the families affected by the horrific bushfires in NSW and QLD. 

Remembrance Day Scholarship program East Malvern RSL

Congratulations to Fred who is this year's recipient of the $350 Remembrance Day High School scholarship. Fred prepared an excellent Australian History project about Fred Hollows and shared his knowledge and learning with other students in an engaging manner. Congratulations to the other Year 6 leaders who were also finalists and displayed their projects at the East Malvern RSL Sub-Branch Inc.

Year 5 & 6 Mini Market

Well done to the Year 5 & 6 students who organised some excellent market activities for the rest of the school today. Activities included goal shooting, biscuit decorating, lucky dips, smoothies, raffles, min golf. The market stalls were very creative and sponsorship from local businesses are greatly appreciated.

Thanks to our school families for supporting the Mini Market. All of the funds raised will go towards the St Vincent de Paul association.

School Closure Day Reminder 

Staff have a 2020 Planning Day on Friday 22nd November, Team Kids will be operating on this day.

Term 4 Dates

Fri 22 Nov       School Closure Day - Staff Planning day
Mon 25 Nov    Prep - Yr 4 Swimming commences and continues to 6th Dec
Fri 29 Nov      Year 5/6 Life Saving Day
Tues 3 Dec      Link Booklist collection from 3pm
Wed 4 Dec      Year 5/6 Sailing Program
Wed 11 Dec    Carols Evening 6pm
Mon 16 Dec    Year 5/6 Graduation 6pm
Wed 18 Dec    Last day of term 4. School dismissed at 1pm

Community Notices

Week 5 Term 4 2019

Remembrance Day
On Monday 11 November there will be a Remembrance Day ceremony at 3pm in the hall. The Grade 6 Faith & Social Justice leaders will run the ceremony. All children will be attending and parents are welcome to join us.

Letter of Fee Adjustment 2020
Thank you to those parents who have paid their children's school fees for 2019.
Here is a link to a letter around the fee adjustment for 2020.

P & F Principal’s Report November 2019 (AGM)

A HUGE thank you to every member of the P & F for coordinating and supporting all fundraising and social events for 2019.

Thank you to co-presidents Annie Carrie and Bree Langham for their continued passion and enthusiasm as P & F leaders. They continued to inject a strong sense of community through all of the events, especially the Colour Run, now a favourite for the children.

Again, Bree and Annie shared their love and passion for our school at the Prep Information Evening. New families expressed their delight in feeling welcomed into such a vibrant and positive St Pat’s parent community.

An extra thank you must go to Nadine Power for being brave enough to take on the challenging role of the new look fair and proudly resurrecting such a special community event.

A heartfelt thank you to all of you, our parent community for your hard work, love and support for our children, staff and parents, through Pat Care and all activities and events at our school throughout 2019.

Fundraising Wishlist
Depending on the fundraising amount donated to the school for 2019, this is the fundraising wishlist:
1x Year 6 Classroom Flexible Furniture (purchased Jan 2019)
New high resolution laser projector, large screen & microphone upgrade for school hall (purchased May 2019)
Portable PA system with 2 speakers
2x water bottle refillable drink stations
Funds towards a St Pat’s marquee
Scooter Storage racks

Jenny Hawkins

Principal

School Swimming
Please ensure all blue swimming notes are returned to school by Wednesday 13th December

Term 4 Dates

Mon 11 Nov    Remembrance Day
Mon 25 Nov    Prep - Yr 4 Swimming commences and continues to 6th Dec
Fri 29 Nov      Year 5/6 Life Saving Day
Tues 3 Dec      Link Booklist collection from 3pm
Wed 4 Dec      Year 5/6 Sailing Program
Wed 11 Dec    Carols Evening 6pm
Mon 16 Dec    Year 5/6 Graduation 6pm
Wed 18 Dec    Last day of term 4. School dismissed at 1pm

Week 4 Term 4 2019

Sports day
Thank you to Danni Trot, Paul Jones, our staff and all parent volunteers for helping to make our Sports Day a success. Congratulations to all of our students who participated and to our Year 6 Leaders.

Fair
A huge thank you to Nadine and all of the hardworking parents, volunteers, staff and sponsors who helped to make our fair a great success.

Reminder - School Closure Day Monday and Cup Day Tuesday

Hayden's Helping Hands Christmas Toy Drive
It is time for our annual Christmas drives. We will start with the toy drive. To ensure we have enough time to sort and then get the items to those in need in December, we will be holding our toy drive from now until the end of Nov.We are looking for new toys for all age groups please
Items donated will be going directly to folks who need them, and we are already receiving requests and, depending on how many we receive, to our partner organisations who pass them straight on.

Term 4 Dates

Tues 5 Nov     Melbourne Cup Holiday
Fri 22 Nov      School Closure Day
Mon 25 Nov    Prep - Yr 4 Swimming commences and continues to 6th Dec
Fri 29 Nov      Year 5/6 Life Saving Day
Tues 3 Dec      Link Booklist collection from 3pm
Wed 4 Dec      Year 5/6 Sailing Program
Wed 11 Dec    Carols Evening 6pm
Mon 16 Dec    Year 5/6 Graduation 6pm
Wed 18 Dec    Last day of term 4. School dismissed at 1pm

COMMUNITY NOTICES

Week 3 Term 4 2019

Congratulations Confirmation Candidates
Fr Hayes anointed many of our students with the oil of Chrism (a consecrated oil) and made the Sign of the Cross on their forehead and said “Be sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit.”

On Wednesday evening, we celebrated a beautiful Confirmation mass. Congratulations to our Year 6 students, past students and parishioners who made their Confirmation. Fr Brendon Hayes and Fr Leenus co celebrated the mass. The church was filled with sponsors, families, staff and parishioners. Special thanks to Anne Mullan, Natalie La Fontaine and Jo Guscott for preparing the students so well and to all staff who supported the preparation for this occasion. Our Year 5 choir prepared by Mrs O'Dwyer and conducted by Lisa Harris ensured that the singing was superb. It was a momentous occasion for our students.

Fair
Tomorrow is the big day. Please pray for good weather and support our fair. Thank you to and all volunteers, sponsors and supporters of the 2019 fair.

Term 4 Dates

Sat 26 Oct       School Fair 11am - 3pm
Mon 28 Oct     Year 3 Assembly
Tues 29 Oct     Prep Orientation Session 2:45pm
Thurs 31 Oct   School Sports Day
Mon 4 Nov      School Closure Day
Tues 5 Nov     Melbourne Cup Holiday
Fri 22 Nov      School Closure Day
Mon 25 Nov    Prep - Yr 4 Swimming commences and continues to 6th Dec
Fri 29 Nov      Year 5/6 Life Saving Day
Tues 3 Dec      Link Booklist collection from 3pm
Wed 4 Dec      Year 5/6 Sailing Program
Wed 11 Dec    Carols Evening 6pm
Mon 16 Dec    Year 5/6 Graduation 6pm
Wed 18 Dec    Last day of term 4. School dismissed at 1pm

Week 2 Term 4 2019

Confirmation
Our Year 6's are prepared and ready for their Confirmation. We wish them well on Wednesday evening at 7pm.

Father of love and power, Guide these candidates as they begin their preparation for Confirmation.
Strengthen them in their baptismal promises, build them into the kingdom of your Son,
and seal them with the Spirit of your love. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Classes for 2020
If your child is currently in Prep - Year 5 and won't be attending our school next year please notify Jenny directly to help with class arrangements for 2020.

Flag Raising Ceremony
Here are a couple of  messages from our CEM guests in response to the ceremony on Monday:

"Thank you Jenny, the whole experience was inclusive, sacred, inspiring and soul deep. Congratulations on making such an inspiring difference to the students, staff and community."


"Thank you Jenny for inviting us to participate in such a beautiful ceremony today. I feel blest with that experience."

You can access all of the photos from the event on our school Facebook page. We will also publish a video very soon.

School Fair - 8 Sleeps to Go !!
A huge thank you to Nadine and all helpers who are working busily behind the scenes to make the fair a huge success. It is an opportunity to come together as a community and have fun as well as support our school. Please invite grandparents, family and friends. Spread the word.

St Patrick’s Early Bird Ticket to Ride!

Book your Fair ride tickets today via trybooking at  https://www.trybooking.com/BFWHP

This year we have some awesome rides including;

25m Ninja Course, 10m Giant Drop Slide, Petting Zoo, Jumping Castle, Giant Rock Climbing Wall and Bubble Soccer.

Early Bird Package (wristband + $20 worth of activity tickets) 

$30 -  SAVE $5

All Day Ride wristband $15

**Bring your Trybooking receipt on the day and pickup your wristbands from the Ticket booth**

All funds raised from this fair will help the school to purchase the following:

• Portable PA system with microphones and stand
• Drinking fountains and water bottle refill stations for the front yard
• Scooter racks for the bicycle shed
• St Patrick's Marquee

If you still wish to help at the fair in some way, please send all your expressions of interest through to Nadine Power npowered@icloud.com this week.

Review Summary for the Community
Here is a summary of our recent school review. We are very proud of the outcomes of the review. Reviews take place every four years and include a review of the minimum standards and requirements for school registration and the Child Safety Standards compliance.  You can access a copy of the full report on our Learning Site at this link.

St Patrick’s Catholic School has been involved in a Schoolwide Review in 2019. As the school approached their next review cycle they opted for a Special Focus School Review as a specialised challenge for improvement in specific, focused areas emanating from rigorous, evidence-based self-reflection.

In the school’s words, the main aim of the investigation was to identify, “Is our vision real, authentic and driving an improvement agenda?” We endeavour to ensure our Shared Vision and school wide professional learning, changes, innovations and practice fields are driving an improvement agenda that is contributing to excellence in outcomes for every learner. We want to identify what is learning, engagement and motivation at St Patrick's and develop consistency of quality teaching practice in all year levels. Ultimately, we want to develop a safe and inclusive culture for learning where every learner will flourish. 

The review process has been a very collaborative one where many voices have been heard - parents, students, staff, leaders, wider community. The data was collected over a four month period from April to August and involved a three day analysis and planning forward the next steps. Catholic Education Melbourne supported this review which was led by an independent consultant.

Many people were consulted for evidence - staff, students, parents, leaders and community members. The data provided some deep insights into St Patrick’s operation as a place of learning. Some of the key insights included the deliberate building of a safe learning environment. This has delivered positive results for learning and sense of well-being for students and staff. The school is performing highly and has improved being a positive contributor to its community. Strong and caring leadership is evident deliberately building an inclusive, research-based learning culture delivered with tenacious warmth. There is a strong focus on well-being for all and a clarity that slowing the pace to deliver more in-depth learning and sustainable outcomes is the way of the future.

There were many strengths and opportunities identified in the review. These included the deepening trust in school leadership from staff, students and community who see them as strong, focused and caring. The shared ownership of the school culture development is leading to staff unity and collaboration. The Core Value collaborative learning process has highlighted the need to take time and focus to embed practice and enhance culture. The Professional Learning around authentic prayer styles has enhanced the Catholic identity and deeply connected with the core value work creating the culture changes. This positive culture supports people to embrace and engage in the change process.
This was evidenced by the overwhelming feedback about the “authentic data collection and inclusive review process”. The increasing ability to successfully address meeting diverse needs across the school came through strongly and finally the highly positive curriculum outcomes and the inclusive and welcoming culture for families was clearly evident.

The opportunities to further embed practices include to continue to deeply develop shared meaning and connection with the school core values and shared vision. That staff continue experiencing and collaboratively making shared meaning of prayer styles to then share with their children. This will enhance connection with the wider community as the children then share this learning at home. There was strong evidence to continue to develop and implement the variety of interventions to meet identified diverse needs. This will ensure the school and community continue to foster well-being for all. Having had every voice heard in this culture development it is vital to continue to deepen and enrich the ability to engage every voice, child and adult. The introduction of “seesaw” as a tool that engages families, in school and home learning connections was clearly evident in the data. And finally to deepen the use of authentic inquiry for all learners at St Patrick’s, both adult and child.

There was one resounding recommendation that came from all parties: To embrace, embed and embody in all we do…. “St Patrick’s is a school where our Catholic identity underpins all we do. “ Here is a school that is well into a journey to build a strong culture of trust, making significant progress in a short time. By embedding this deeply, it would enhance the already great work they are doing as evidenced in the core values learning. Teachers and leaders all taking responsibility with the powerful voice of classroom practitioners guiding the pace, peeling back complex layers and aiming to do less and do it well, will enable the Catholic Identity to authentically underpin all that they do at St Patrick’s.

The beauty of all this - it came from within. The power of strong, deep and effective self-review is clearly evident.

School Fees
Just a reminder that all outstanding school fees are now overdue.

Term 4 Dates

Tues 22 Oct     Prep Orientation Session 2:45pm
Sat 26 Oct       School Fair 11am - 3pm
Tues 29 Oct     Prep Orientation Session 2:45pm
Wed 23 Oct     Year 6 Confirmation 7pm
Thurs 31 Oct   School Sports Day
Mon 4 Nov      School Closure Day
Tues 5 Nov     Melbourne Cup Holiday
Fri 22 Nov      School Closure Day
Mon 25 Nov    Prep - Yr 4 Swimming commences and continues to 6th Dec
Fri 29 Nov      Year 5/6 Life Saving Day
Tues 3 Dec      Link Booklist collection from 3pm
Wed 4 Dec      Year 5/6 Sailing Program
Wed 11 Dec    Carols Evening 6pm
Mon 16 Dec    Year 5/6 Graduation 6pm
Wed 18 Dec    Last day of term 4. School dismissed at 1pm

COMMUNITY NOTICES