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Dear Parents and Caregivers,
Feast of the Sacred Heart
It was wonderful to gather with Sr Miriam, Sr Rita and Sr Vitoriana, Fr Mark and the wider parish community to celebrate the Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus last Friday. This feast is especially important to the sisters as this is the order in which they are members. The sisters play an important role in the parish, not only fulfilling administrative duties but most importantly the sister’s main work is to pray for us, our parish, our local community and beyond. Thank you for all that you do for us Sisters!
We joined together after Mass to enjoy each other’s company with a lovely morning tea.
TTFM
A big thank you to everyone who completed the Tell Them From Me parent survey earlier this term. I look forward to sharing the results of this with the broader school community early next term.
Athletics Carnival
We were blessed with stunning weather for our Athletics Carnival on Friday of Week 8. The students reported having a ball with their friends while participating in field events and some amazing house cheers! Our Year Six leaders assisted all students in their colour house get into the spirit of the day and cheer on their peers.
I would like to recognise and thank the teachers for all their behind the scenes preparation for the day, setting up and packing and everything in between. Thank you to the sports committee members, Mrs Cudina, Miss Elchaar, Mr Hoctor, Mr Mindzes and Mr Mattas. A big thank you also to our wonderful parent volunteers, without which we would not be able to run the day. Days like these are where fond memories are made. We look forward to another great day in 2026.
Age champions received their medals at today’s Excellence Awards Assembly.
Netball Gala Day
I was proud to be able to send 7 teams to our recent netball gala day (a great number for a small school). Despite the rainy weather early in the day, the students enjoyed playing with their peers against other schools in our region. I was pleased to hear many positive reports from parents and other school staff on the behaviour of our students. Thank you to our many parent volunteers who gave up their time to look after our students and enable them to participate in the day. Thanks also to the teachers in attendance at the event.
Movie Night
It feels like a long time ago now, however recently St Patrick’s held one of our famous ‘Movie Nights’ at Hoyts Warrawong. Excitement was in the air prior to the movie starting with some sweet treats adding to a fantastic night.
Thank you to Mr Hoctor for your planning and preparation that makes these nights so successful. A portion of the ticket prices goes towards celebrating our Year 6 student’s farewell dinner at the end of the year.
Calendar for Term 3
Please see attached the school calendar for Term 3. Please note that we do our best to capture all events across the term, however if there are any changes or additions we will communicate these with you via COMPASS.
I wish you all a happy and safe holiday period and we look forward to seeing the students back at school in Term 3.
Kind regards
Mr Mitchell Elks
Principal
Our PB4L focus for Week 1 is understanding the meaning of the words respect,
responsibility and safe
In the explicit teaching lessons, the expected behaviours taught will be:
Respect means treating others the way you want to be treated. Showing that you care
about other people, their feelings, and their belongings by how you speak and act.
It’s like saying, “You matter”
Responsibility means doing what you are expected to do the best you can and taking care of what you need to do—even when no one is watching.
It’s like saying, “You can count on me!”
Safe means protecting yourself and others from getting hurt by making good choices.
It’s like saying, “I care about keeping everyone okay.”
Our PB4L/SEL focus for Week 2 is Staying on Task
In the explicit teaching lessons, the expected behaviours taught will be:
* Look at your task or assignment.
* Think about the steps and equipment needed to complete the task.
* Focus all your attention on the task.
* Stop working only when instructed.
* Ignore distractions and interruptions from others.
* Put your hand up if you need help
Examples of behaviours that negatively impact on Respectful, Responsible and Safe
Staying on Task behaviour to be taught include:
* Not having equipment organised
* Distracting/Interrupting Others
* Calling Out
* Not completing the task to the best of your ability
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
In in past fortnight students were given 29 Citizenship, Merit or Library Awards whilst there were 17 incidents of Inappropriate behaviour recorded.
St Patrick’s Uniform – Hair
A reminder for Term 3
At St Patrick’s School wearing school uniform is a visible sign that your child is a member of our special community. The pride students demonstrate in wearing school uniform correctly is a mark of their sense of belonging. Wearing the correct and full uniform assists in developing self-respect, self-discipline and care for oneself.
With this in mind please see below an extract from our Uniform Code to remind you of the expectations for students with regard to hairstyles and haircuts.
● Hair should be styled in a manner that attracts positive comments only, with an emphasis on a neat and tidy appearance. No extreme haircuts or styles.
● Girls may use school coloured hair accessories. Hair accessories can include: ribbons,
scrunchies, thin headbands or plain clips to hold hair back.
● Minimal products (e.g. hairspray, gel) may be used to tame or control hair, but not to style (e.g. spike) hair.
● Hair must not be bleached or dyed in any way, this includes the addition of hair
extensions, hair pieces or coloured braids.
● Hair, including fringes, must not fall on a child’s face, covering their eyes.
Students’ hair cannot be unevenly shaved, including having any lines shaved into their head.
● Hair should be cut in an evenly cut manner. Hair should not have an extreme difference in length, but rather be of a blended appearance.
● Hair that is collar length or longer must be tied back.
Mr Gavan Hoctor
Assistant Principal
OMGD (OH MY GRANDPARENTS DAY!)
We are delighted to invite our school community to celebrate the special role grandparents play in our lives at our upcoming Grandparents Day, taking place on Friday August 1 st . This wonderful event will be a chance for students to share time with their grandparents, with plenty of smiles, memories, and moments to treasure.
The date and further details will be shared soon — we can’t wait to welcome our grandparents into our school community!
St Vincent de Paul Winter Appeal - Thank You!
A heartfelt thank you to our wonderful school community for your generous support of the St Vincent de Paul Winter Appeal.
Your donations of canned soup will help bring warmth and comfort to those in need during the colder months. Your kindness and compassion truly make a difference.
Thank you for living out our school values and sharing hope with others this winter.
Congratulations, Cleo!
We warmly congratulate Cleo on receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation at All Saints Catholic Parish.
May the gifts of the Holy Spirit guide and strengthen you, Cleo, as you continue to grow in faith, hope, and love. Your school community is very proud of you!
Mr Sam Mattas
Religious Education Coordinator
We are so proud of each and every student and deeply grateful to our dedicated staff and supportive families.
Now it’s time for a well-deserved break!
May your vacation be filled with joy, rest, and plenty of family time..
We’ll see you next term, ready for another great chapter together.
Have a wonderful holiday!
Saint Patrick's Catholic Primary School Port Kembla has been awarded with a globally recognised award from the Laudato Si' Action Platform. The Laudato Si’ Action Platform is an initiative of the Vatican’s Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development inspired by Pope Francis’s encyclical letter, Laudato Si’: On Care for Our Common Home. It is a virtual platform and worldwide community taking action to care for the earth and the poor. Our award recognises our active participation in 2025, caring for our common home.
Well done to our St Patrick's School Community.
We want to extend a heartfelt thank you for your continuous support and enthusiasm for our school library. Your love for reading, curiosity for knowledge make our library a welcoming place every day.
Whether you’re borrowing books, participating in the Premier's Reading Challenge, or simply spending time in the library at recess, you help create a community of readers and learners that inspires us all.
Thank you for being part of our library family. We look forward to many more wonderful stories and discoveries together! Looking forward to welcoming you all back in Term 3 for some amazing events.
Mrs Tracy Carey
Library
Wishing all the students celebrating birthdays over the holidays and the beginning of Term 3 all the very best wishes.
Ilija Rizvic - Kinder
Cleo Capocchiano - Year 6
Caitlin Lock - Year 6
Matea Gho - Year 1
Mikai Gho - Year 1
Leo Ayala - Year 3
Dylan Stojanovski - Year 1
Marisa Carolan - Year 1
Georgia Stojanovski - Year 6
Rory Meizer - Year 6
