Friday 9 October 2020

Community Update #4.2 Three Sleeps to Go !!

Keeping Mrs Barclay in our thoughts and prayers

As parents and carers of the children who know Mrs Barclay, we are asking you to speak to your children over the weekend about her health situation. We feel it is your privilege and responsibility to have this sensitive discussion with them. You know your children the best. 

From Monday, our teachers will support the children as part of daily class prayers and give opportunities to those children who wish, to talk, write and draw their thoughts and special memories.

Yellow Clothes
On Friday October 16 we invite the children to wear yellow to send a message of love and support for Mrs Barclay and her family. Mrs Oliver, our Learning Diversity Leader, will be available for any children who would like to talk during the week.

During this sensitive time for our community, we will not be fundraising. Individual families can choose to contribute to the gofundme funds for the Barclay family as per the Flexibuzz communication.
We will continue the Patcare meals and the family are grateful for our ongoing support.


3 sleeps to go !! Staggered start and finish times based on family surnames

Based on our past experiences and your feedback, families will be able to drop off and pick up at the same time from Monday. Therefore, the times are based around the first initial of your child's surname......


Covid Safety Update
Face Masks
Students who attend primary school in Prep to Year 6 are not required to wear a face mask. Students who are aged 12 or over by Year 6 who are attending primary school are not required to wear face masks at school. (CECV School Operation Guide 4 Oct 2020)
School Cleaning
Five extra hours of cleaning high touch surfaces will continue this term again (3 hours during the school day ).

Extra points to note:

  • Children will need a drink bottle
  • Hand sanitiser will be supplied, children can also bring their own
  • Children will wear Summer uniform and MUST have their Summer school hat
  • A reminder about sunscreen
  • Lunch orders will recommence on Monday 12 October
  • School loaned devices must be returned on Monday 12 October
Prep Parent 2021 Information Evening

A big thank you to all of the parents who joined our Zoom meting on Tuesday evening. Thanks to our staff and parents who presented including Victoria Jones Nguyen (PEB chair), Jenny Jones ( P&F co chair) and Cathy and Nathan Byrne (Year 1 parents) for sharing your experiences with the families.  Forty-eight participants joined the meeting. Below are links to 6 short videos recorded during the meeting. In particular we thank Cathy and Nathan Byrnes for this video they made themselves for our meeting. 

Virtual Assembly #15

Wellbeing Tips #4 from the SRC

School Fee Notice
Your statements with any outstanding fees are in the post.
Please contact Kellie in the office for any further details.
Please don't hesitate to contact Jenny Hawkins directly with regard to any payment difficulties due to financial hardship.

Parents and Friends Next meeting
Thursday 15th October at 7.30pm via Zoom. Everyone is welcome to join.

Second Hand Uniform shop:
Kellie Heathcote continues to run the second hand uniform shop off-site. With the change of season and incoming Preps, we are very short of larger sizes and girls dresses, but also expect a big demand for smaller sizes once prep orientation starts. 

Good quality uniform items for donation can be dropped at Kellie's home, or collection can be arranged. If you can help, or would like to purchase an item, please contact Kellie via:  heathcote.kellie@yahoo.com

Please note there is a 2 week transition period into the Summer uniform.

PatCare

(PatCare) is a long-standing group that supports members of our local community during times of need.

Its volunteer base is coordinated through the St Patrick’s Parents & Friends Association.

How it works

Liz Hills will engage with families or individuals experiencing serious illness, grief or other hardship to identify what support PatCare would be appreciated, for example a meal or two. We also support families with new babies to help in that initial busy period. Liz will then liaise with our PatCare coordinator, who then contacts the next volunteer on the rotating list. Volunteers may be called upon only once or twice a year, depending on the number of volunteers available. The meal will be delivered to the school, and Liz will arrange delivery to the recipient.

How to get involved

Sarah Luck (mum to William in Prep) is our PatCare coordinator. If you think you can assist, please drop her an email:

Sarah.Luck@Coles.com.au

Are there other ways to help?

If you are in a position to purchase a digital gift card from any of the leading supermarkets, Liz Hill will be able to provide them to those in need. Please email the gift cards to:

lizh@spmurrumbeena.catholic.edu.au

(please also contact Liz if you are aware of community members who might need our support)


ENRICHING CHILDREN'S LIVES
Fun | Genuine | Innovative
Remarkable | Involved



Dear St Patricks families,


Andrew here, your TeamKids Before and After School Care Director.

 

Here is a short video clip we have created for you which has some information on what we have been up to over the past few weeks and some details on the new play spaces and displays created for Term 4.

 

https://vimeo.com/465654853

Password: 123

 

We have heaps more planned and look forward to providing your children with lots of fun and engaging activities at before and after school!

 

If you are new to TeamKids or would like to find out more, click here  https://teamkids.com.au/  to go straight to our website or give us a call to find out more about our daily experiences and specialised Clubs.’


Kind regards

Andrew Celle
Director of Service - St Patricks Primary

0439 003 478
Head Office: 1300 035 000
teamkids.com.au




Term Dates

Prep - Year 6 Return                                 October 12
Session 1 Prep 2021 Transition              October 13
P& F meeting                                            October 15
Yellow dress up day                                 October 16
Session 2 Prep 2021 Transition               October 20
Grand Final Holiday                                 October 23
Session 3 Prep 2021 Transition              October 27
Parish Education Board                          October 28
BOOK DAY dress up and activities       NOVEMBER 16
School Closure Day                                November 20
Community Christmas Celebration        December 8
Modified Mini Market                               December 11



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