Each classroom received a Mother and Child icon for their prayer tables from Assisi in Italy. This beautiful icon reminds of the precious and nourishing love between a parent and their children.
Hail Mary, Full of Grace, The Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now, and at the hour of death. Glory Be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit.
Social Justice Statement 2019–2020 Making it Real: Genuine human encounter in our digital world
Part of our Catholic mission as educators and parents is to ensure our children learn to use and navigate the digital world safely.
Whilst in Rome, we were directed to the inspiring work of our very own Australian Bishops who work together to address issues of national significance. Every year they release a social justice statement and resources to support further action across our schools and parishes.Here is an extract from their statement for 2019. The Statement is a response to Pope Francis's call to 'boldly become citizens of the digital world' and to ensure it is a place of human encounter.
....The 2019–2020 Statement, titled Making it Real: Genuine human encounter in our digital world, considers the great changes that modern communications technology has brought to our lives. It has revolutionised the way we communicate, work and learn, do business and socialise. Here in Australia over 20 million people are on the internet and 18 million are using social media. For us as Church, there are so many new opportunities to share the Good News of Christ, to bring communities together and to reach out to people in need....
For all these advances, however, there are some serious challenges. The Statement highlights how the dignity of vulnerable people is harmed by online bullying and exploitation. The common good is compromised where certain groups are excluded from the benefits of technology. People’s privacy has been undermined when personal data has been appropriated for financial gain. The solidarity of entire communities can be placed at risk by campaigns of misinformation and the spread of ‘fake news....
Here is a link to the Archbishop's letter and a Summary of the document.
Part of our education as an e-Smart school is to give our children the skills to be safe and confident digital citizens. We will be sharing more from this focus in the coming months including ways you as parents can support your children.
Parish Newsletter
WE ARE POSITIVE
It's fantastic to see so many parents engaging with SeeSaw and talking about learning with their children. Look out for class post about our core values this coming week. We are continuing to show respect and value for each other and this term will move on to our second core value focus: 'We are Positive.'
2019 School Fair, Saturday 26 October 2019
St Patrick's is delighted to announce the date of our 2019 School Fair, Saturday 26 October 2019 from 11.00am-3.00pm. The event will have a new look and feel.
Planning is well underway. You can learn how you can support the fete by joining us at future meetings or contacting the fair coordinator Nadine Power npower@calldesign.com.au
St Patrick's is delighted to announce the date of our 2019 School Fair, Saturday 26 October 2019 from 11.00am-3.00pm. The event will have a new look and feel.
Planning is well underway. You can learn how you can support the fete by joining us at future meetings or contacting the fair coordinator Nadine Power npower@calldesign.com.au
Save these dates:
- Wednesday 21st August 7:30-8:30pm
- Thursday 18th September 7:30-8:30pm
- Thursday 18th September 7:30-8:30pm
80s School Formal Parents Social on August 24
The 80s School Formal on August 24 is fast approaching! While the theme is the best 80s formal gear you (a) have stashed in your cupboard or (b) can find at Savers, if you don't feel like dressing in head to toe taffeta, you can just add a 'touch of 80s' for the night. Crimp your hair, pop on some lace gloves, whatever works for you. There will be a prize for the class and parents that has the most attendees on the night, so get behind the school's major fundraising event for the year and have a lot of fun.
Auction items and raffle prizes will be announced next week, and there's definitely something for everyone.
The details are:
Saturday 24 August, 7pm-midnight
Murrumbeena Pavillion, Gerald St, Murrumbeena - it's the hall next to the grandstand at Murrumbeena Park, entry is around the other side.
Tickets are $80 each and includes unlimited pizza and gelato, a drink on arrival and a fantastic 80s cover band. You can buy your tickets here: https://www.trybooking.com/book/event?eid=515404 or via Paywave at school on Friday afternoons.
A Big THANK YOU
St Vincent de Paul Society would like to pass on their appreciation to all staff and students at St Pat's for the food collected as a part of the celebration of the Feast of the Sacred Heart.
“Many thanks for the efforts of the children and families at St Patrick's School in collecting the non perishable food for St Vincent de Paul Society. We have sorted the items into 22 food parcels, which we will distribute to the needy people that we visit in the Murrumbeena and Ormond area over the next couple of months.”
Thanks,
Anne Mullan
Religious Education Leader
Celebrate Catholic Education
Snapper Tank
In the tradition of ‘Shark Tank’, all Catholic Primary Schools via Year 4 / 5 students are invited to make a pitch for a unique idea of innovation for their primary school. This could be robotics, water, solar, environment, ergonomics, literacy, mathematics etc. – something both students and staff would love for their school. Each school will have just 5 mins on stage to present, with the winning schools (1st, 2nd & 3rd) in the running to win $10,000+ worth of prizes to help their dream come to fruition. Click on the link below for more information.
Auction items and raffle prizes will be announced next week, and there's definitely something for everyone.
The details are:
Saturday 24 August, 7pm-midnight
Murrumbeena Pavillion, Gerald St, Murrumbeena - it's the hall next to the grandstand at Murrumbeena Park, entry is around the other side.
Tickets are $80 each and includes unlimited pizza and gelato, a drink on arrival and a fantastic 80s cover band. You can buy your tickets here: https://www.trybooking.com/book/event?eid=515404 or via Paywave at school on Friday afternoons.
SRC Reps for Semester 2 and 6 G's assembly
This Monday at Assembly, 6G will do a class presentation and the new SRC Reps will be presented with their badges. Congratulations to:
1K
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Max O
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Grace V
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1A
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Isabella M
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Janoah
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2P
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Isabella L
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Henry J
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2O
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Sadie J | Ted |
3D
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Abigail
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Christian
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3L
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Sophie A
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Dejan
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4S
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Myra
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William T
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4V
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Zach J
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5J
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Giorgio
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Jenny
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5H
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Daniel B
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Spencer
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6G
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Luke F
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Merna
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6L
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Lochlain
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Sasmi
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St Vincent de Paul Society would like to pass on their appreciation to all staff and students at St Pat's for the food collected as a part of the celebration of the Feast of the Sacred Heart.
“Many thanks for the efforts of the children and families at St Patrick's School in collecting the non perishable food for St Vincent de Paul Society. We have sorted the items into 22 food parcels, which we will distribute to the needy people that we visit in the Murrumbeena and Ormond area over the next couple of months.”
Thanks,
Anne Mullan
Religious Education Leader
Celebrate Catholic Education
Snapper Tank
In the tradition of ‘Shark Tank’, all Catholic Primary Schools via Year 4 / 5 students are invited to make a pitch for a unique idea of innovation for their primary school. This could be robotics, water, solar, environment, ergonomics, literacy, mathematics etc. – something both students and staff would love for their school. Each school will have just 5 mins on stage to present, with the winning schools (1st, 2nd & 3rd) in the running to win $10,000+ worth of prizes to help their dream come to fruition. Click on the link below for more information.
Innovating for the Future Showcase on Sunday 11th August
Term 3 Dates
Mon 5 Aug Assembly - presentation of SRC Badges, 6G class assembly
Tues 6 Aug First Communion Workshops 6.15pm - 4V & 7.30pm - 4S
Mon 12 Aug Programme Support Group Meetings
Wed 14 Aug Programme Support Group Meetings
Tues 20 Aug Programme Support Group Meetings
Wed 21 Aug Book Dress Up day
Fri 23 Aug School Closure day
Tues 27 Aug Confirmation Workshops 6.15pm & 7.30pm
Fri 30 Aug St Patrick's Daffodil Day
Year 6 Father's Day breakfast
Tues 3 Sep Public Speaking Evening
Sun 15 Sep First Communion
Fri 20 Sep End Term 3
Community Notices
Mon 5 Aug Assembly - presentation of SRC Badges, 6G class assembly
Tues 6 Aug First Communion Workshops 6.15pm - 4V & 7.30pm - 4S
Mon 12 Aug Programme Support Group Meetings
Wed 14 Aug Programme Support Group Meetings
Wed 14 Aug Programme Support Group Meetings
Tues 20 Aug Programme Support Group Meetings
Wed 21 Aug Book Dress Up day
Fri 23 Aug School Closure day
Tues 27 Aug Confirmation Workshops 6.15pm & 7.30pm
Fri 30 Aug St Patrick's Daffodil Day
Year 6 Father's Day breakfast
Year 6 Father's Day breakfast
Tues 3 Sep Public Speaking Evening
Sun 15 Sep First Communion
Fri 20 Sep End Term 3
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