Week 1 Term 2 2019

Welcome to Term 2 and blessings of joy and happiness as we celebrate the risen Lord. 

Sadly over the Easter weekend, the lives of many innocent people were lost in the horrendous explosions in Sri Lanka. Our heartfelt prayers for over 300 victims who were killed, many whilst attending Easter services. Please keep them and their families in your prayers.

First Reconciliation

Please keep our Year 3 children in your thoughts and prayers as they prepare to make the Sacrament of Reconciliation on Tuesday 30th April at 6:30pm in the church.

Anzac Service

We held a very respectful Anzac Service in the church this afternoon. Thanks to our Year 6 Faith and Justice leaders and Mrs Mullan for leading the service.

YEAR 4-6 CROSS COUNTRY
In surprisingly mild conditions, our Year 4-6 students braved the elements this morning to participate in our school Cross Country. We were delighted to see their efforts as they challenged themselves and showed perseverance in this event. For some students, it was the first time they have run 2km (9/10 yo) or 3km (11, 12/13 yo). There were some great displays of friendship and support as they encouraged and congratulated each other on their achievements. Students who were away today are asked to attend Running Club on Tuesday so that they can be timed- the team who will compete at the upcoming Dendy Cross Country can then be finalised.

Thanks to our parent helpers and Mrs Barclay for ensuring this event ran smoothly.

Staff Professional Learning, Core Values and Seesaw

At the end of Term 1, all of the staff participated in our Schools That Deliver Conference. You can read about the conference at this link.

As a result of the conference and the culmination of twelve months of work by the staff, we have agreed on our actions going forward and will commence with them this term. The actions will contribute to bringing our shared vision to life and ensure that every learner at St Patrick's will benefit. Here is a link to the shared vision.

On Monday at assembly, we will launch a dedicated focus on our core values. Here is a link to the core values. We will spend about 8 weeks per value, commencing with We respect and value one another. You will hear all about it from your children.

Last year, we trialled Seesaw as a way for parents to become engaged and motivated in the children's learning. As a result of the success of this trial and the overwhelming positive feedback from parents, Seesaw will be launched across the whole school this term. There will be more information in next week's Shamrock.

P&F News

Term 2 Dates

Monday 29th April                   Assembly

Tuesday 30th April                  Year 3 Reconciliation 6:30pm

Wednesday 1st May                 Year 5 & 6 The Greatest Australian Expo 2:35 - 3:25pm

Friday 3rd May                        Year 5 & 6 Interschool Sports, Parents & Friends Meeting 2:30pm

Monday 6th May                     4V Assembly

Wednesday 8th May                Parish Education Board meeting 7pm

Week 10 Term 1 2019

Principal News from Jenny Hawkins
Happy Easter & Thank you for Your Support During Term 1
As our first term draws to a close we thank all of you for your support for St Patrick's school, our students and our staff. I especially wish to acknowledge Father Leenus, our very supportive leadership team, office staff and all staff at school this term who have helped us to provide the best education for your children. Thank you to our wonderful Parish Education Board members and the hardworking Parents and Friends Committee. Thanks to all parents who have participated in parent evenings, open mornings, excursions, sports events and parent helper workshops. Together we are focussed on supporting your children to be engaged and motivated, always faithful to our loving God.
I take this opportunity to wish you a safe holiday period and a blessed Easter from all of the staff.
We look forward to welcoming you all back to school on Tuesday 23rd April.

Student Representative Council
Congratulations to our students who have taken on the role of SRC representatives this term. We are looking forward to actioning their great ideas in Term 2.

Easter Raffle 
The Easter raffle was drawn at school this morning at the school assembly. Thanks to everyone who bought tickets and donated prizes. Thanks to Sarah McIntyre and Susan Arthur for coordinating the  raffle. Congratulations to the lucky prize winners.

Thank-you from Hayden's Helping Hands!
A big thank-you to the families who have so kindly donated items to help the homeless with the Hayden's Helping Hands charity... and to those who have also signed up as Volunteers! Special thanks to Vanessa Coburn and Danny Egan for the Winter clothes and huge box of socks. There's a collection box at the school office so if you're clearing out the wardrobe in preparation for Winter, feel free to drop clothing or other items in there. For more info, email sallyelizabethpalmer@gmail.com or visit haydenshelpinghaydenshelpinghands.org

 

Staff & Classroom News
We farewell and thank Miss Fiona Walsh well as she takes on a Year 3/4 classroom teaching position at her new school next term. Fortunately our expert lead teachers, Mrs Liz Hills and Mrs Kerryn Oliver will teach 6W along with Mrs Bernadette Gallagher. Together with Miss La Fontaine in 6L, they will continue to ensure all of our Year 6 student leaders are engaged and motivated. We are looking forward to the Year 6 students sharing their learning with the Year 5's at The Greatest Australian Expo next term. This will be presented in Week 2 in Term 2 on Wednesday May 1st from 2:35 pm until 3:25 pm in the Year 5 and 6 classrooms.

Congratulations to Miss Maddy Kapler (1A) and Mr Luke Daidone (3D) on receiving recognition as outstanding new teachers at the recent Catholic Education Melbourne awards ceremony. They received gifts from Dr Mary Oski (CEM Director of Learning Services) and Jim Miles (CEM Acting Executive Director). We are very proud of our talented teachers as we are of all of our St Patrick's committed staff members.

Parents and Friends News

• Here is our calendar of dates for 2019. You can access a clear view of the calendar at this link.

• A reminder that cash donations for the colour run must be returned by Wednesday 3rd April

•  OCTOBER FAIR EXTRAVAGANZA !! Here is a comprehensive list of ways you can become involved in the fair. Please contact Nadine ASAP to reserve a role for you for our October fair extravaganza. It's a great way to meet new parents. If you could please contact Nadine by the 14th of April with expressions of interest.

Second hand classroom furniture
This week, our second-hand furniture will be picked up and taken to disadvantaged schools in Papua New Guinea through Pacific Assist. It is great to know that there will be children in other schools benefiting from our furniture.

Winter Uniform
Just a reminder that the children will wear their Winter uniform in Term 2 and Term 3. You can access uniform details on our website at this link.

Team Kids Holiday Program

Here is a link to the exciting Team Kids Holiday programme for the term holidays. You can choose to attend for one day or more.

End Term 1  and Beginning Term 2 Dates

Wednesday 3rd April               End Term 1 for the children 3:30 pm finish

Thursday 4-5 April                  Staff Conference Schools That Deliver Network

Tuesday 23 April                     Term 2 begins

Tuesday 30th April                  Year 3 Reconciliation

Wednesday 1st May                 Year 5 & 6 The Greatest Australian Expo

Friday 3rd May                        Parents & Friends Meeting @ 2:30