Newsletter Week 4 - 2024

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

We are nearly at the halfway point of the term and there are many things to celebrate here at St Patrick’s. The sun is shining and the weather is warming up. Term Four is one of great excitement as we move into the season of Advent in the lead up to Christmas.

There are many wonderful events that occur at the end of the year for all students but particularly for our Year 6 students who are ready for that next step in their educational journey towards high school.

A few important upcoming events:

*Please refer to Grade newsletter shared earlier this term for a more comprehensive lists of important dates specific to your child's grade.

Year 5 Leadership Team Day 

In preparation for our Year 5 students becoming our new school leaders in 2025, we have engaged Cameron Brown from Explore Discover Act to work with our Year 5 students for a whole day of immersive leadership exploration and activities.

Leadership development days are experiential, engaging and fun, with participants completing games, activities and challenges, with reflection, to explore the purposeful skills, attitudes and behaviours of being a leader.

Students will have the opportunity to EXPLORE leadership (get curious about and challenge leadership paradigms), OWN leadership (develop a leader's lens and capacity to be a difference maker) and PRACTICE Being the Change (deepen connection, understand influence and know there's work to do).

When: Tuesday 12 November

Cost: The school will cover this cost

Year 5 have begun the process of nominations for school captains and school house captains in 2025, in the coming weeks these students will present speeches to the school community in preparation for voting. We look forward to hearing from our wonderful future leaders.

Grade Wellbeing Days

Students of all grades will also participate in half day wellbeing programs facilitated by Cameron on various topics. These days aim at targeting social/emotional learning and regulation.

Year 3 - 6

Tuesday 26 November - I'm Choosing Kind: Stage 2 Mindful Connection Program (half day experience)​

Year 1 & 2

Tuesday 19 November - Pieces of the Puzzle: Stage 1 Social and Emotional Growth and Development Program (2 hour experiences)

Kindergarten

Tuesday 19 November -  I'll Give It A Go: Early Stage 1 Social and Emotional Growth and Development Program (2 hour experiences)

There is no cost to families for these incursions.

About Cameron Brown:

Cameron is the founder and lead facilitator of Explore Discover Act. He is a qualified teacher and outdoor education facilitator with over 20 years experience in the field. Cameron has travelled extensively and worked in teaching and outdoor education roles in the United Kingdom, America and East Africa, in addition to schools and outdoor education settings within Australia. These diverse experiences complement and enrich the programs offered by Explore Discover Act.

Remembrance Day

The students and staff will commemorate Remembrance Day on Monday 11 November with an outdoor liturgy.

Carols on the Green:

Friday 13 December - more information will be sent via compass in relation to this event. However we are grateful for the P&F who will be organising hot food for the evening and some tasty treats.

Kind regards

Mr Mitchell Elks
Principal