Ever thought of being a Saint? No? Not for you? Probably, Mary MacKillop, who was declared a Saint in 2010, never thought of being a Saint. St Mary MacKillop was declared a Saint on 17th October She led a life of uncommon kindness and was an example to us not to forget those people who are the “forgettables” in our world.

The following two observations highlight the “ordinary person” of St Mary Mackillop: “We want our Saints to be inspiring but to understand the pathways we walk. Mary is a model of human possibility and she worked with what she had available to her and made things happen in a practical, humanly sensitive way.” Sister Carroll. “The real Mary Mackillop was, in her youth, a rather photogenic, nice nun who grew up to be a remarkable woman of toughness and imagination in the way she lived her faith. But she was also an old lady in a wheelchair nursing her little dog after her active days were over.” Fr Tony Kelly.

Class Assemblies

This term assemblies will start at 2pm in the afternoon. Each class will present on a different week. Awards will be given out during this time. Therefore there will be no Thursday morning assembly till next term.

Grandparents Day

24 September is once again a wonderful day on our calendar where our grandparents celebrate a Liturgy, visit classrooms and share some time with their grandchildren. We look forward to seeing many of you again. More information on the day as the time draws close.

Thank you

A special thank you to Mr and Mrs Mauriello whose company Iconcrete donated $150  for the purchase of a teardrop banner. It will  used at Carnivals and other school events. At the soccer Gala Day it was used for the first time.

Book Week

A big thankyou to all for making our Book Week Celebration on Wednesday such a special event! Thank you for the sensational effort undertaken in preparing and dressing your children as a book character. It was the most fabulous day and this was helped by all parents and families who attended the parade, the parents who baked and donated sweets, and our fabulous staff and students who got into the spirit of Book Week.  Thank you to Mrs Plataniotis and Mrs Carey who organised stalls, guessing competition and photo booth. A very special mention and a massive thank you to Mrs Bowater for her time and passion for books and taking time out of her busy life to share her time and passion with us over the last few weeks. 

This week’s Liturgy

This week we congratulated our Term 3 Prefects and celebrated a Liturgy for St Mary of the Cross.

Thank you to Mr Mattas for organising this event.

Kinder 2020 

Reminder to all Kinder 2020 parents about our Term 4 Playgroup and Orientation dates.

Monday 14 October, Tuesday 15 October - 9.00am
Monday 21 October, Tuesday 22 October - 9.00am
Monday 28 October, Tuesday 29 October - 9.00 am
Monday 4 November, Tuesday 5 November - 9.00 am

Tuesday 12 November - Orientation and Parent information morning - 9.00am. (children come and work in the Kindergarten classroom till parent meeting is over). Children need to bring Munch and Crunch

Tuesday 19 November Orientation and Welcome Liturgy - 9.00am - 12.00pm. 
Children come at 9 am and need Munch and Crunch as well as something for Recess. Parents leave their children at 9am and return by 11.40 to the church for a whole school Welcome Liturgy.

St Patrick’s School Website and Facebook page

We are currently undergoing changes. As some of you have already seen our Facebook page is up and running with Book Week photos and information. Facebook will be updated weekly with latest events happening in our school.

Director of Schools Retirement - Mr Peter Turner

It was announced last week that Mr Turner will be retiring at the end of 2019.

Peter has made a difference to the lives of thousands of students, their families and staff and through his leadership he has directly advanced the mission of evangelisation of the Church here in the Diocese of Wollongong and throughout the Church in Australia.

Peter will forever be admired as a wise communicator, a relational leader, a man of faith and of integrity, courage, honesty, stewardship and compassion. He has been unwavering in his profound commitment to the learning, wellbeing, growth and nurturing of faith of each individual child and young person in our care. (Bishop Brian Mascord)

On a personal note I would like to thank Mr Turner for his support to me, our staff and our school. I wish him and his family every best wish for the future.

Peace and best wishes

Anne Duggan
Principal