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Dear Parents and Carergivers,
Today the staff of St Patrick's gathered to celebrate the Feast of the Assumption, one of the most important feast days in the Church calendar. Together, we reflected on Mary’s role as a model of faith and trust in God. It was a wonderful opportunity to gather with parishoners to deepen our understanding of our Catholic tradition through Fr Mark's homily and to honour Mary as our Mother.
Earlier this year, our wonderfully supportive P&F put on a mother's day stall for students to be able to buy gifts for their mothers or mother figures. Upon reflection, it would have been more appropriate for us to also celebrate our wonderful Mum's in a more significant way. Early planning as taken place to ensure that next year we acknowledge and celebrate our Mums more fully. You may have seen a save the date flyer sent out recently regarding Father's Day. This special occasion allows us to celebrate and give thanks for the fathers, grandfathers, and father figures who play such an important role in the lives of our children. Our students are preparing to show their appreciation in meaningful ways, and we look forward to welcoming our dads to join in the celebration. We will kick off at approximatley 7:45 with a coffee van on-site. There will be opportunities for handball games with your children, basketball and kicks for goal. There may even be some friendly competitions. More information will be provided prior to the date. We look forward to you joining us.
Congratulations to the students who represented our school at the South Coast Athletics Carnival at Beaton Park this week. Competing at this level is a tremendous achievement, and we are very proud of the way our students displayed determination, sportsmanship, and school spirit. Of particular note congratulations goes to Georgah S, William D and Cailtin L who will all progress to the next level. Well done children!
This week our staff engaged in professional learning focused on NAPLAN data analysis. This valuable work allows us to gain deeper insights into our students’ learning, celebrating areas of strength and identifying opportunities for growth. By understanding this data carefully, we can continue to work towards our current annual improvement goal, begin to plan for 2026 and continue to refine our teaching so that every child is supported to achieve their personal best.
As always, thank you for your ongoing support and partnership in the education of your children.
Mr Mitchell Elks
Principal
Our Week 5 Social and Emotional Wellbeing Focus to develop relationship skills is Making an Apology (Saying ‘You’re Sorry’)
In the explicit teaching lessons, the expected behaviours taught will be:
1. Look at the person
2. Use a serious sincere voice
3. Say “I am sorry for” or “I am sorry that ……………….”
“I can see what I have done has …………………….”
“I would like to try to make this better by ……………………”
4. Say Thank you for you apology
5. Say “Thanks for listening.”
Our Week 6 Social and Emotional Wellbeing Focus to develop relationship skills is: Asking for Help
1.Asking for help is when you feel a situation is out of your control.
2.You are unable to deal with the situation on your own and need help.
3.You can ask for help for yourself or someone else.
4.Asking for help for yourself or others is always okay.
Please:
1. Look at the person.
2. Ask the person to help you by saying,
“Can you please help me”.
Then clearly explain the kind of help that you need.
3. In an emergency ask an adult for help.
Say, “Can you please help me. It’s an emergency”.
Then clearly explain the kind of help that you need.
4. Thank the person for helping.
We would very much appreciate you discussing these weekly focuses with your children and reviewing the expected and non-acceptable behaviours in our endeavour to see that St Patrick’s is a more respectful, responsible, and safe learning community for all.
PB4L Data
It is with pride that I inform you that in the last two weeks 42 students were given
Citizenship, Merit or Library Awards whilst there were only 2 incidents of Inappropriate
behaviour recorded.
Mr Gavan Hoctor
Assistant Principal
Please see a spiritual reflection for the Feast of the Assumption below:
As you look up at a clear night sky, what do those twinkling stars say to you? In many cultures, stories are told of our ancestors resting in the stars and looking down on us. These ancient tales echo a profound truth that resonates deeply within our Christian faith: life does not end when we die, and love goes on and on.
The definition of this dogma in 1950, following the immense human suffering of two world wars and the horrors of concentration camps, served as a powerful message. It was a response to reaffirm the dignity of the human body and to rekindle faith in the resurrection of the body. This feast affirms that our human bodies, and indeed the entire world and cosmos, are not mere shells but are created in God's image and likeness. The Church, in celebrating Mary's Assumption, wanted to speak not only about the body of Mary but about the dignity of every human being's bodily presence and history, and the ultimate glorification of all creation.
In our own time, as we witness the profound suffering in places like Gaza and Ukraine, where human bodies are broken and lives are shattered by conflict, and as we confront the groaning of creation under environmental strain, the Feast of the Assumption takes on renewed significance. Just as Pius XII's definition offered a beacon of hope amidst the devastation of his era, Mary's bodily assumption into heaven today reaffirms the sacred dignity of every human person, even those enduring unimaginable hardship. It reminds us that despite the violence and destruction, God's ultimate plan is for the glorification of humanity and the renewal of all creation. It is a powerful sign that love and life, in their fullness, will ultimately triumph over death and decay, calling us to be instruments of peace, justice, and care for our common home.
Mary's Assumption is a "sign of sure hope and consolation"for us. When we look up at the stars, let us see in them the sign of God’s future of hope, a promise of our own future resurrected life, and the ultimate destiny of all creation in God's glory.
Religious Education Coordinator
On Monday the 25th of August Perform Education are performing Treasure Hunt for the students at 9 am. Below is a video for the students to practice the dance moves.
With the wish-list you will be able to purchase the books your child would like online for those who would prefer this option. If you purchase via the wishlist, and pay online, please send the wishlist back to school with your child and we will pass on the book/s to them. If the book has sold out, we will order more copies at the end of the Book Fair and deliver to your child.
This term, our students have been enjoying T-Ball sessions as part of our Sport program. These sessions give students the chance to develop their throwing, catching, batting, and teamwork skills in a fun and active way.
It’s been wonderful to see so much enthusiasm, with students encouraging one another and showing great sportsmanship. We look forward to continuing the sessions and seeing everyone’s skills grow!
