Newsletter 05/05/2025: Term 2, Week 3

From the Principal

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

Week Three of the term presents two wonderful opportunities for both spiritual and experiential learning: the Sacrament of Reconciliation and the Year 4 Camp to Sovereign Hill.

The Sacrament of Reconciliation is a significant moment in our student’s spiritual development, offering them a chance to experience God’s grace and reflect on the values of forgiveness, honesty, and compassion. Please keep our candidates and their families in your thoughts and prayers during this special time. 

Our Year 4 students are heading off on an exciting adventure to Sovereign Hill. This is more than just a camp—it's a step back in time that brings history to life, offering students a rich, immersive experience of the Gold Rush era. We look forward to hearing the great camp stories and possibly striking it rich in the Goldfields.

Please ensure that you read through the newsletter this week as we have a lot to share. We are excited to launch our Mother's Day Afternoon Tea for Monday 12th May. Our Afternoon Tea features guest speaker Eve Drew who will present the "The Overflowing Cup - Caring for yourself in the midst of the everyday juggle" before sharing an afternoon cuppa and visiting classrooms to engage in Mum centred activities. Please view the invites within the newsletter to find out more.

Warm regards,

Darren Lloyd

Prayer.

Sacrament of Reconciliation

Reconciliation will take place this Wednesday the 7th of May at St Patrick's Church Camperdown at 6pm.

Please keep the students who are doing their Reconciliation in your thoughts and prayers as they start their sacramental journey.

Division Athletics

Congratulations to our athletes who competed at the division athletics in Warrnambool on Friday.

We had some fantastic results on the day!

Zahlia Hill - 200m 9th & Hurdles 6th

Essi Myers - Shot Put 4th

Pippa Woodmason - 1500m 6th 

Marlee Fitzgerald- 200m 6th 

Emma Lillie- Hurdles 2nd & Discus 3rd

Millie Bourke- Long Jump 3rd, High Jump 1st, Triple Jump 3rd

Emmy Sinnott - 200m 2nd Long Jump 1st & Shot Put 1st

11 YO Girls Relay - Emma, Marlee, Millie & Pippa 1st

The following students will progressor to Regional Aths 

Zahlia, Pippa, Marlee, Emma, Millie & Emmy. 

 Regional level will be on Friday 10th of October in Ballarat.

Pavers

All families should have received a Paver Pamphlet last week.

If you wish to order a paver for the entrance of our school, forms are due back by Friday, the 23rd of May.

A copy of the order form is attached.

Parents Association Meeting

Reminder: Parents Association Meeting
📅 Date: Tuesday, 6th
🕕 Time: [6pm]
📍 Location: [St Patrick's Staff Room]

We look forward to seeing everyone there! Please let us know if you're unable to attend.

District Cross Country

The next level of Cross Country will be held this Tuesday the 6th of May at the Noorat Recreation Reserve.

Congratulations to the 48 students that have made it onto the next level. 

Good luck tomorrow!

Grade 4 Sovereign Hill Camp

The Grade 4 Camp is set for this Thursday the 8th & Friday the 9th of May. We are looking forward to the memorable learning opportunity that the Sovereign Hill Historical School experience has to offer.

Grade 4 parents have received information regarding the camp via PAM.

LEARNING AND TEACHING

CATHOLIC SCHOOL CULTURE

Parish Bulletin

WELLBEING

Dr Michael Carr-Gregg Mental Health Roadshow

LEADERSHIP AND STEWARDSHIP

Staff Update

Claire Powling has commenced her maternity leave, and we wish her well with the impending birth of her third child.

This week we are excited to officially welcome Troy Tampion to the St Patrick’s Family, coming on board to teach Year 3/4B with Anna Baker. Troy was very impressed with St. Patrick's  very welcoming family environment that made him feel like he belonged. Both staff bring a wealth of teaching experience and enthusiasm to our team. I know planning and collaboration has already begun between Anna and Troy in building on Claire’s wonderful classroom environment. Welcome Anna and Troy.

Uniform Updates

Our School Advisory Council (SAC) is beginning work on updating our uniform policy to provide clear and consistent guidelines for families regarding uniform expectations.

As we move into Term 2, we would like to clarify the following:

• Students may wear either the summer or winter uniform throughout the year.
• Shorts and dresses are permitted in Terms 2 and 3.

• During 2025, students may wear the old uniform, the new uniform, or a combination of both.

• Grade 6 students are permitted to wear their Year 6 shirts on Fridays, excursions, camps, representative days, and Grade 6 hats during Terms 1 and 4, or whenever hats are required.

• All students must wear either the maroon broad-brimmed hat or bucket hat when outdoors during Terms 1 and 4, and at other times during Terms 2 and 3 when UV levels are above 3.

• Socks must be plain white or navy, with no logos or branding.

• Shoes must be all black school or running shoes, with no coloured panels or laces. 

• In 2025 students are permitted to wear coloured runners on their PE day. 

We appreciate your support in helping maintain high standards for our school uniform.

St Patrick's Sport Tops

If your child has a Sports top at home from last term, can you please return it this week. The tops are needed for district cross country on Tuesday.

Mother's Day

Upcoming Events

Some important dates for your calendar for Term 2.

Tuesday 06/05                     District Cross Country - Noorat

Wednesday 07/05                Sacrament of Reconciliation

Thursday 08/05-09/05      Grade 4 Camp to Sovereign Hill

Monday 12/05.                     Mother's Day Afternoon Tea & Assembly

Friday 16/05                          Division Cross Country - Warrnambool

Monday 26/05                     Regional Cross Country

Tuesday 27/05                      St Patrick's School Open Day

Friday 30/05                         Sacrament of Confirmation

Important Parking Reminder

Dear Parents and Carers,

Please adhere to the safety road signage and road marking around our schools during drop off and pick up times. The designated YELLOW drop off and pick up bays are not a parking zone. Drivers are not to leave their cars and enter the school whilst parked in the yellow zones.

We love school visitors, please park in the proper parking bays before coming into the school.

Noone's Uniform

Noone's now have stock of all our new uniform for purchase. You can pop into the uniform shop to try on.

The shop is located in the Mercy Regional College building.

In Term 2 the uniform shop is open on the following days -

Monday 12.00pm - 4.00pm & Thursday 8.00am - 12.00pm

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Birthdays

Happy Birthday to the following students who will celebrate their birthday this week.

Emilie S, Charlie T, Willow W, Olivia B, Chloe S & Tessa T

TheirCare

Theircare has commenced at St Patrick's School and it's not too late to enroll.

We are excited to announce that we have now partnered with an independent Outside of School Hours Care (OSHC) provider called TheirCare.

TheirCare provides a stimulating and safe environment for all children. During sessions, children develop life-skills, friendships, confidence, and creativity through play-based programs.

For further information, visit www.theircare.com.au or call our support office on 1300 072 410

Community Events

Buskers wanted - Robert Burns Festival

Cobden Ladies Winter Tennis

Thank you to the sponsors of our raffle!