Community Update # 2.4

Welcome back into the classrooms for morning prayers 

From next week, we are thrilled to be welcoming parents and carers back to the classrooms for morning prayers on Wednesday and Friday mornings.

Please collect a visitor's lanyard from the tables either in the front yard or back yard and then enter the school at 8:55am on the second bell. This allows the children time to unpack and settle into their classrooms before parents enter the prayer space. Year 6 leaders will be available to take you to classrooms if you are unsure where to go. The prayer session will take approximately 10 minutes.

We are looking forward to having you back in the classroom with the students again.

South East Principal Network Zone Conference - Building School Culture

This week, I was invited to join my principal colleagues in the South East Principal Network Zone for a professional learning conference. We are fortunate that the international facilitators, Mary and Lab Wilson, who have worked with our staff at St Patrick's as part of our Schools That Deliver professional learning since 2018, were able to facilitate the conference with principals from Catholic schools within our zone. 

The zone work is focussed on developing school culture and the aspects of this that are important to our local context. 

Mary and Lab arrived in the country on Tuesday and came straight from the airport to our school. They spent some time visiting the classrooms and observing Peer Support groups in action. Mary and Lab commented on the way every student was engaged and on task during Peer Support and they were impressed with the way the Year 6 leaders facilitated the groups. Then we finalised the plans for the staff professional learning day with Mary and Lab this coming Monday. After that, I drove Mary and Lab to the conference at Flinders, where the principals came together for 3 interactive and collaborative days of rich learning.

School Closure Day Monday 16 May

This is a reminder that the school is closed on Monday. Team Kids is available if required.

Mary and Lab Wilson will facilitate the professional learning day with all of the staff on Monday.

We will be reviewing and recognising the achievements of our teams of staff as part of our Annual Action Plan goals and draft our next steps going forward. We will analyse our vision feedback and ensure that the School Improvement Plan continues to align with the school vision and values.

Curriculum Update - Writing

We are delighted to have the children back at school, with very few unwell. As we approach mid-term, our goal going forward is to ensure rigorous coverage of the curriculum, so that students are accessing the mandated curriculum and no child is falling behind. 

We have LSO (Learning Support Officers) supporting every year level, and differentiation in all classes. At staff meetings we have further unpacked the Victorian Curriculum, focusing initially on writing, monitoring childrens’ progress and measuring growth. 

Consequently, children may bring home writing to edit, proof-read and revise. Teachers will also encourage the children to share writing pieces that they are particularly proud of. Parental assistance should not be required, but your support is always welcome.

Please feel free to contact Liz Hills to discuss any concerns.

SIBLING ENROLMENTS 2023

We are beginning to process enrolments for 2023.Here is a link to the enrolment form. Please complete and return as soon as possible or pick up a hard copy from the front office.

Parents & Friends (P&F) News

Election Day BBQ & Cake Stall Saturday 21^st May – Help Needed

 

The school will be continuing the great ‘democracy sausage’ tradition and be running a Sausage Sizzle and cake stall on election day – Saturday 21^st May. This is a great opportunity to fundraise with support from the community. We need assistance to man the BBQ and cake stall.  If you can assist within a 2-hour slot – please add your name to this google spreadsheet at this link.

 

Election Day Cake Stall - 21st May 2022

We are seeking donations of cakes, slices, biscuits, muffins (sweet or savoury) and treats for our cake stall on Election Day!  So, dust off your favourite family recipe or google for some inspiration!

How it will work:

·         You will receive a cake pack bought home with the kids today (Friday 13^th)

·         Find an appropriate recipe 

·         Bake or contribute something to sell at the store

·         List all ingredients on the provided label - no nuts please

·         Place your donation on the provided plate, put it in the bag and secure it with the wire tie and ribbon.

·         Place the label with the ingredients on the underside of the plate

·         If you need different packaging, please request via P&F email

·         Items can be dropped off to the school office portico on Friday 20^th at 3:15 or

·         Drop it off at the stall on the day (Saturday 21^st morning before midday)

 

Please bear in mind that we have no refrigeration, therefore no cream and meats.

 

Save the Date – Parents’ Social Evening – Thursday 2^nd June 7.30pm – 10.00pm

 

We look forward to inviting all parents to join us for a drink and chat at a local establishment.  Details will be confirmed shortly. 

Calendar Dates

Term 2 2022

May

Friday 13, 20, 27              Interschool AFL/Netball (Yr 5/6)

Monday 16                      Closure Day Staff PL

Tuesday 17                      Year 5 First Reconciliation

Saturday 21                     P&F Election Day BBQ & Cake Stall 

Saturday 28                     Year 5 First Eucharist 9:15am

Tuesday 31                      Beachside Cross Country

June

Thursday 2                       Parent Social Evening

Friday 3,10                      Interschool AFL/Netball (Year 5/6)

Monday 13                      Queen's Birthday

Wed 15                            Soccer Lightning Prem

Thursday 16                    Parent Teacher Meetings

Thurs 16                          Netball Lightning Prem

Fri 17                               AFL Lightning Prem

Friday 24                         End Term 2

Term 3 2022

July

Monday 11                        Beginning Term 3

Wednesday 20                Confirmation Year 6 5:30pm

Friday 29                          Hoop Time (Year 3 / 4 )

August

Friday 5                              Hoop Time (Year 5 / 6)

Tuesday 30                         Dendy Athletics

September

Tuesday 13                        Year 4 First Reconciliation 6pm

Wed 14                                Rugby Gala Day (tbc)

Friday 16                           End Term 3

October

Term 4 2022

Monday 3                           Beginning Term 4

November

Thursday 3                       St Pats Sports Day

T20 Cricket (Year 3 / 4)

T20 Cricket (Year 5 / 6)

Saturday 19                        Year 4 First Eucharist 9:15am

December    

Tuesday 6                          Year 3 First Reconciliation 6pm

Tuesday 13                        Year 6 Graduation Mass 6pm