Community Update #3.7

Science Day

To celebrate National Science Week, St Patrick’s students had a fun day of 

immersing themselves in all different types of Science. Students looked fantastic dressed as Scientists, and we saw Palaeontologists, Biologists, Chemists and even Madame Curie! 

From Chemical Science, to Sound, to Smell and Light, each child participated in 5 different experiments throughout the day. Everyone was really engaged and there were great conversations being had using the Scientific Method Observe, Question, Hypothesise, Investigate and Analyse. 

A big thanks to all the families who donated materials that allowed for lots of curiosity and hands-on learning. A special mention to Sacred Heart for lending us lab coats and safety goggles, and Ashwood Woolworths for donating fruit.

Science 

Day

Masks

Masks are no longer required from Thursday. Thankyou to those who complied with our requirements to keep staff, students and families safe.

Book Week

On Monday we celebrated Book Week with a resplendent parade. The children dressed as a favourite character with the theme "Dreaming with eyes open."

Keyboard and Guitar

Because of the relocation of the Year Prep and Yr 1 classes, we no longer have a space for keyboard or guitar lessons. Lili will be in touch to discuss classes via Zoom.

Code of Conduct

Parents are asked to revisit the code of conduct that all parents signed on enrolment. It is not appropriate for parents to approach other parents to discuss issues that occur at school. Remember children will usually give their version of events, which may not tell the whole story. If it happened at school, it should be dealt with at school, and there is a formal process to deal with Complaints. Please refer your concerns to the principal to follow up.

Fathers & Special Friends Day Gifts

We hope all families have received their gift packs which were sent home earlier this week. If there are any issues with the packs (especially if the number of items does not match the number of children at school), please let the P&F know as soon as possible so we can correct any errors.

We ask families to pay for the children's gifts using CDFPay: https://spmurrumbeena.cdfpay.org.au/ 

Australian Teacher Aide Appreciation Week: 29th August to 2nd September

Thankyou to our Pre-Loved Uniform Team

Our pre-loved uniform team has been working hard behind the scenes to catalogue all the donated items on hand, and respond to requests via their email. Led by the amazing Sandra Iolano, we'd like to thank her and the team who ran the first on-site stall this week since the start of 2020. Watch this space for future on site dates. 

Families can continue to request items via email: stpatssecondhanduniforms@gmail.com All items are $5 and can be paid for using CDFPay. Items will be sent home with children.

August

                          

Tuesday 30                       Dendy Athletics

September

Friday Sept 2nd                Fathers day Liturgy 11am

Tuesday 13                        Year 4 First Reconciliation 6pm

Wed 14                               Rugby Gala Day (tbc)

Friday 16                           End Term 3 @ 1pm

October

Term 4 2022

Monday 3                          Beginning Term 4

Monday 10-12                   Canberra camp

Thursday 13                       Camp Rest Day

Mon 24-26                         Yr 5 Camp

Thursday 27                       Yr 5 Rest Day

Monday 31                        Closure Day (student free day - staff assessment)

November

Tuesday 1                          Melbourne Cup Day - School closed

Thursday 3                        St Pats Sports Day

Thursday 17                      School Advisory Council 7pm

T20 Cricket (Year 3 / 4)

T20 Cricket (Year 5 / 6)

Saturday 19                        Year 4 First Eucharist 9:15am

Friday 25                            Closure Day (student free day - staff professional learning)  

December    

Tuesday 6                          Year 3 First Reconciliation 6pm

Tuesday 13                        Year 6 Graduation Mass 6pm

Friday 16                           End Term 4 @ 1pm