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Newsletter - Week 6 - Term 3
Dear Parents and Caregivers,
I would like to take this opportunity to wish all of our Fathers, Grandfathers and Father figures in our lives the most wonderful father’s day this Sunday. Parenting is no easy feat and being a father is challenging but rewarding job. We acknowledge all that these people do for us, caring, nurturing and protecting. We ask God to bless them and guide them in all that they do.
A big thank you to members of the P&F committee as well as some additional parent volunteers who organised and conducted our father’s day stall today. The range of gifts was impressive and the students had the opportunity to choose something that their dad would love.
A Prayer For Fathers
Heavenly Father,
you entrusted your Son Jesus,
the child of Mary,
to the care of Joseph, an earthly father.
Bless all fathers
as they care for their families.
Give them strength and wisdom,
tenderness and patience;
support them in the work they have to do,
protecting those who look to them,
as we look to you for love and salvation,
through Jesus Christ
our rock and defender.
Amen.
A reminder about some upcoming events at St Patricks hosted by Catholic Care.
Managing big emotions and your child
&
Social Media and your child
Please RSVP by clicking on the above links.
Kind regards
Mr Mitchell Elks
Principal
Our PB4L/SEL focus for Week 7 will be:
Be an Upstander (when you feel it is safe to do so)
In the explicit teaching lessons, the expected behaviours taught will be:
Take action by:
1. Refusing to join in the disrespectful behaviour.
2.Speaking out. Say,
“Stop treating him/her like that.” or
“Stop calling him/her that name.”
or
“I’m going to tell a teacher right now.”
3.Inviting the person being hurt to join your group.
4.Being a friend to the person who is being hurt by standing next to them;
saying, “don’t listen to them. It’s not true.”
5. Cheering them up with a compliment
Our PB4L focus for next week (Week 8) is Waste Management
In the explicit teaching lessons, the expected behaviours taught will be:
1. Putting my food waste in the compost bin
2. Putting paper, cardboard, and hard plastics in the recycling bin
3. Putting foil, plastic bags, and Gladwrap in the rubbish bin
4. Taking uneaten food home in my lunchbox
Examples of behaviours that negatively impact on Respectful, Responsible and Safe Waste Management to be taught include:
1.Throwing food scraps in the rubbish or the recycling bin.
2. Leaving my rubbish in the classroom, the breakout space or on the playground.
3. Throwing uneaten food away.
PB4L Data
It is with pride that I inform you that in the last two weeks 49 students were given
Citizenship, Merit or Library Awards whilst there were 10 incidents of Inappropriate
behaviour recorded. Please continue to act respectfully, responsibly, and safely girls and boys. Thank you
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.
Assistant Principal
Spiritual Reflection – ‘Called to be Prophets and Disciples’
On Thursday August 29, the Church celebrates the passion of St John the Baptist. We know from Scripture that he was the cousin of Jesus, the son of Elizabeth, and also the nephew of Mary. King Herod knew that John was a holy man, and he liked to hear John’s words. He knew that he had to get control of him because of the crowds he was starting to build. He was afraid to kill him, so instead he had him imprisoned. Herod also feared that John’s influence and power over the people might cause a rebellion.
As we reflect on John, we can ponder what the parallels are in our own lives.
He prepared the way for Jesus.
How do I prepare myself, my heart, to welcome Jesus’ way of life as my way of life?
He focused on his relationship with God. The God we experience is the God we live.
How do I remain in relationship with God? What practices sustain this relationship?
He was a prophet, speaking God’s truth in the world with great courage in calling others to a true change of heart.
When and where am I invited to speak God’s truth courageously, even when it is not popular or graciously received?
Each of us has a calling to which we must listen. No one will ever repeat the mission of John, and yet all of us are called to that very mission.
It is the role of the Christian to witness to Jesus. Whatever our position in this world, we are called to be disciples of Christ.
By our words and deeds, others should realise that we live in the joy of knowing that Jesus is God who invites us to fully live our lives.
Kind regards
Mr Sam Mattas
Religious Education Co ordinator
Happy Father's Day to all the amazing dads out there!
Whether you're the superhero who’s always there to save the day, the wise guide who shares endless life lessons, or the fun-loving friend who makes every moment special, Father's Day is all about celebrating you. Your love, support, and unique way of making life better never go unnoticed.
Thank you for being you and for all the wonderful ways you show your love. Wishing you a day filled with joy, relaxation, and everything that makes you smile.
You’re appreciated more than words can say!
St Patrick's Primary School will be holding a maths workshop for parents based around the K-2 curriculum. This workshop aims to provide parents with practical strategies to support your child in the area of mathematics at home. This will occur via Zoom on Wednesday 4th September. It will commence at 5:30pm and finish approximately at 6pm. Please complete the form to express your interest in attending so we can send out the zoom link. Based on numbers we may need to make some adjustments. A Years 3-6 maths workshop for parents will be held in the upcoming future.
Please complete the form below.
On Tuesday the 13th August, Saint Patrick’s sent a team to the Diocesan Athletics Carnival. All of the children demonstrated fantastic sportsmanship and did their absolute best. Seven of our amazing athletes placed in the top 4 of their events and were selected to attend the MacKillop Trials held on the 20th of August. Our Athletes represented Saint Patricks with pride and produced amazing results. Congratulations to Leena Carolan, Caitlin Lock and Georgia Stojanovski who have been selected on the MacKillop Athletics team.
Kind regards
Mrs Tracy Carey
Library
NDIS INFO HUBS - Illawarra and Shoalhaven
Uniting has launched all-day Info Hubs in its Illawarra and Shoalhaven offices to ensure community members can easily access information about the NDIS and other resources. No bookings required! Potential NDIS participants will:
- Learn more about the NDIS and how to apply
- Understand your options if you do not meet NDIS eligibility criteria
- Discover how to use your NDIS plan to its full potential
- Speak with an industry expert about your NDIS or Disability-related questions
Here’s when and where to find the Info Hubs in the Illawarra-Shoalhaven:
- Where? 1/1 Burra Place, Shellharbour City Centre
- When? Every first Tuesday of the month
- What time? From 9.00 am to 5.00 pm
- Where? 35 Kenny Street, Wollongong
- When? Every third Wednesday of the month
- What time? From 9.00 am to 5.00 pm
- Where? Level 2b, 57 Graham Steet, Nowra
- When? Every second Tuesday of the month
- What time? From 9.00 am to 5.00 pm
