Community Update #4.6

We are so happy to see so many of the children back at school this week. We can't wait for the Year 3 & 4 children to return to their classrooms next week. 

Some of the children will share their back at school experiences in the virtual assembly video on Monday.

We thank all parents for helping the children to stay safe and well and continuing to support the children during flexible learning as required.

Stay safe and well and enjoy some extra freedom this weekend.

Staff Baby News

Ms Jacinta Stokes (5 S teacher) shared her exciting news with her class this week. Jacinta and her partner Dylan are expecting a baby ! We wish Jacinta well as she takes leave and we look forward to her return to St Pat's in the near future.

We are delighted to announce that Mrs Lisa Harris who is currently on leave after the birth of baby Liam will return to St Pat's in a part time teaching role for 2022.

•  From October 26 (Week 4):

Arrangements for Prep students and Year 1 and 2 students will continue; 

Prep children will continue to enter and exit through the backyard gates as per Week 3. 

Year 3 to 4 will attend on Tuesday and Wednesday; 

Year 3&4 children can enter through the front yard gates at 8:45am and exit through the front yard gates at 3:25pm ( making use of the side gate beside the church too).

Year 5 and 6 will attend on Thursday and Friday through the backyard gates.

Remote and flexible learning will be delivered to students on the days they are not onsite. We will continue to follow the health advice to ensure staff and students are safe onsite.

Team Kids (before and after school care) is open to children attending school on the relevant day for the year level AND other children eligible for onsite supervision and learning.

Onsite bookings Those families that qualify to send their children onsite, please ensure you reapply for the new week by Friday of the previous week as per the criteria at this link in Community Update #4.1.Please continue to email principal@spmurrumbeena.catholic.edu.au for onsite inquiries.

• From Wednesday November 3 (Week 5)

         All children back onsite.

Masks Year 3-6

Children bringing masks to wear in the classroom are advised to bring their mask in a snaplock bag with their name on it. This will ensure that the masks can be stored safely and don't get mixed up if the children take them off to go outside.

Closure Days

There is one closure day on Monday 1st November. This is the day that is always set aside for staff to prepare reports.

The second closure day that has been on the calendar for Term 4 has now been cancelled for this year.

Parents & Friends Update

Disposable Mask orders - thankyou & update on distribution

We are very grateful to the Truscott family for supporting our children to return to school safely by supplying masks to purchase. Orders for families who had children attending school this week should have been collected by those children. Families whose children have not been on-site have been contacted by email to arrange a drop off over the weekend - masks will not be available for collection from the Portico as previously advised. 

If there have been any errors in your order, please contact the P&F: pandf@spmurrumbeena.catholic.edu.au

There is a strong possibility that more masks may be available to order next week.

Support Our (Last Minute!) Mango Fundraiser - Orders open for 1 week only

If you love mangoes, here’s your chance to indulge in fresh juicy Kensington Pride mangoes and support school fundraising efforts. We are selling 4.5kg trays of mangoes picked and packed during the premium harvest. Trays will cost $20 each and we expect delivery to the school in the first two weeks of December (date TBA). Orders must be placed by the end of next week using CDFPay (a payment portal will open on Monday). If we are unable to meet the minimum order of 64 trays, any money will be credited to your CDF account.

Second Hand Uniform Stall – Email us to place your order & Volunteers Needed

If you are in need of school uniforms the second hand uniform shop can help you out. A variety of items, in a range of sizes are available for $5 per item using CDFPay. While COVID restrictions continue you can contact us via email at stpatssecondhanduniforms@gmail.com. Please include the items and sizes you require. If we have what you need we will contact you to arrange a suitable delivery/pick up option. 

Once restrictions are lifted, we hope the stall will be available onsite at the school, one afternoon per week for 30mins around school finish time. If you have time to assist with this, please contact our second hand uniform coordinator Sandra IORLANO via: stpatssecondhanduniforms@gmail.com. This is a great way to meet other parents and your commitment can flexible to suit your availability.

Invitation to attend P&F AGM – Thursday 11th November at 7.30pm via Zoom

The Parents & Friends Annual General Meeting will be held online on Thursday 11th November at 7.30pm. All members of the school community are welcome to attend. If you are interested in getting involved in the Committee please come along, but you don't need to be a member of the committee to attend. If you’d like to know more, please reach out to Jenny Jones the current P&F President via pandf@spmurrumbeena.catholic.edu.au or 0410470647.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81840662746?pwd=dHJsMlRhZDYvd29FMTVXa1hob2l3dz09

Meeting ID: 818 4066 2746
Passcode: 856629

2022 P&F Class Reps - Volunteers needed

We are currently looking for volunteers to be the P&F representatives in each class or year level for 2022. Being a class rep is a wonderful way to meet other parents, and is a huge support to the P&F Committee and the school.

The main role of the Class Reps is to foster a sense of community within the year level by:

·       Welcoming new families who may join the school mid year

·       Being a conduit from the P&F to the families in your class / year in relation to P&F social events or fundraising efforts

·       Organising social events for your year level in conjunction with your other year level reps

If you would like to volunteer, or would like more information – please email: pandf@spmurrumbeena.catholic.edu.au or contact Jenny Jones 0410470647

Term 4 ( Summer uniform and hats )

        Year 3-6 students return                               From Oct 26 

         School Advisory Council                                       Oct 27 7pm

Closure Day Assessment/Reporting           Nov 1

       All students back onsite                               From Nov 5

          Parents & Friends AGM                                Nov 11 7:30pm

School Swimming                                         Nov 29 

         School Advisory Council                                      Dec 1 7pm 

School Concert                                             Dec 8

End of term                                                    Dec 15 at 1pm

                                           Term 1 2022

        Monday 31st January                                           Day 1 for all children