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Dear Parents
Happy Catholic Schools Week! The theme for the week is Faith in the Future.
We pray for the Catholic school communities in the Diocese of Wollongong: that they will continue to be places of hope, integrity, justice and compassion bringing the love of Christ to the students in their care through their service, compassion relationships and commitment to excellence so that all students may experience growth in faith and improvement in learning .
Australia’s first Catholic school was opened in October 1820 by George Morley, a Roman Catholic teacher who was paid the handsome sum of one penny per student (“...provisioned from the Government Stores”, according to an account by Catholic educator Br Kelvin Canavan).
The school, which Catholic historians believe was in Hunter Street, Parramatta, taught 31 students – seven of whom were Protestants. By 1833, there were 10 Catholic schools in the colony
There are now more than 1750 Catholic schools nationally, educating some 765,000 students.
This is one in five Australian students – a remarkable achievement considering that until the early 1970s, Catholic schools were funded almost entirely by parents and their local parish communities.
Medical Advice
If your child is away from school it is important to let the school know as soon as possible with a specific reason, e.g. what type of illness they have, If you are filling in a note on the Compass app, please add an explanation in the details/comments box .
Do not enter into Compass if they are going to be late or leave early, that needs to be done from the school end.
It is really important to keep your child at home if they are unwell, this will help with the spread of illness. In the current COVID 19 climate ,if you child displays cold/flu symptoms, your child will be sent home and you will need to get a medical clearance for your child to return to school
If your child has a Covid test, please notify the school when they have the test and as soon as you get your results please forward these on to the school.
NAPLAN
Students in Years 3 & 5 will participate in NAPLAN this year. The assessment period begins Monday 10 May with a preparation day and concludes on Friday 29 May. This period includes the catch up test period if needed.
NAPLAN includes assessments in Writing, Reading, Conventions of Language and Numeracy. The Good Samaritan NAPLAN assessment schedule will be communicated closer to the start date.
Consent Form for Photographing
There are still some families who haven’t sent their signed paper work to allow us to photograph students. It is especially difficult in weeks such as this one where the whole school is involved in activities that we would like to share with you. Because of COVID this is a means by which we can celebrate children’s learning.
The consent form for use of student's image and/or work is required to be completed for each student every year. If you have not completed and submitted one for your child for 2021 please complete the form (which was sent home with your child today) and return it to the school office as soon as possible. Students who have not had a form completed will be marked as DO NOT PHOTOGRAPH (which will include official school photos) until a form is received.
Enrolments for Kinder 2022 - NOW OPEN
Applications for first round offers for Kinder 2022 are now being taken. Interviews being held during Term 2. If you have a child due to start next year, please get the application in by the end of term as we are getting a lot of interest from new families.
NCCD INFORMATION
Best wishes for the next fortnight
Mrs Anne Duggan - Principal
Our SPB4L focus for next week (Week 7) is Self Respect
In the explicit teaching lessons the expected behaviours taught will be:
- Completing my work to the best of my ability
- Following the school rules
- Accepting responsibility for my own actions
- Being honest
- Learning from my mistakes
Examples of behaviours that negatively impact on Respectful, Responsible and Safe Respect for Self to be taught include:
- Not trying my best
- Not following the school rules
- Being dishonest
- Blaming others for my behaviour
Our SPB4L focus for Week 8 is Respect for Others
In the explicit teaching lessons the expected behaviours taught will be:
- Looking at others when they are talking
- Speaking courteously to others
- Accepting other people’s differences
- Listening to other people’s opinions
- Encouraging friendships
- Keeping personal space
Examples of behaviours that negatively impact Respectful, responsible and safe behaviours when Respecting Others to be taught include:
- Minding someone else’s business
- Taking someone else’s belongings
- Speaking unkindly to someone or about someone
- Bossing people around
- Physical aggression
- Invading someone’s personal space
- Keeping friends to myself
We would very much appreciate your 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 over the last two weeks 62 students were given Citizenship, Merit, Library or Uniform Awards or Playground Affirmation Awards whilst there were only 2 incidents of Inappropriate behavior recorded.
Congratulations boys and girls. This is wonderful news to share.
Please continue to act respectfully, responsibly and safely.
You were alerted today via COMPASS of our upcoming Parent/Teacher/Student Conferences. In that advice was information of how to book a meeting time with your child(s), children(s) teacher(s). Please avail yourself of this opportunity as the teachers are looking forward to meeting with you in person.
Please see flyer below on insructions to book conference.
Mr Gavan Hoctor - Assistant Principal
February Mission Star!
A big congratulations to the February Mission Star Award recipient, our wonderful Year 3 student Alicia Morgan! Alicia is a more than deserving recipient of the award, receiving 6 nominations from the St Patrick’s community. Thanks for being a Mission Star everyday Alicia! We are very proud of your efforts.
The Mission Star Award is especially unique as nominations come from all members of the school community, not just teachers. Remember, if you would like to nominate a student, staff member, parent or carer you can do so by writing a nomination in the Mission Star nomination box in the front office.
Project Compassion – Ice Cream Creations Fundraiser!
The Mini Vinnies members, along with Miss Doro, Mr Hoctor and myself were very busy running the Project Compassion – Ice Cream Creations Fundraiser on Monday of this week. The vast majority of the students purchased an ice cream, and all profits raised go to helping people living in poverty in countries such as Tanzania, the Solomon Islands, Bangladesh and Indonesia. We raised a total of $244.30. It was a very hot day so an ice cream went down a treat!
Many thanks for your generosity! Remember, the theme for Project Compassion 2021 is BE MORE; and this Lent, we are aspiring not to have more, but to be more!
YEAR 5
YEAR 4
YEAR 3
YEAR 2
Lukas Markovski - Yr 6
Siale Pohahau - Yr 5
Tori Fogarty - Yr 2
Zac Usljebrka - Yr 1
Year 6
Sienna Schettino
Evie Agius - Kinder
Zac Usljebrka - Year 1
Library Class of the Week
Wishing all the very best wishes to the children celebrating or have recently celebrated birthdays.
Sonny Santosa - Yr 5, Ashton Batur - Yr 5, Jerome Fonoti - Yr 3,
Delilah Calleja - Yr 4, Jackson Harb - Yr 1, Isla Timpano - Kinder
Zion Friesan - Kinder, Mikayala Dimovski - Yr 2
Diocesan Sports Trials
We wish the best of luck to Tahlia Spinelli, Ella Sammut, Emma Usljebrka and Madeleine Mineeff who have qualified to try out for a Wollongong Diocese Girls Football team. We also wish Maya Rizovska the best of luck who will be trialling for a place in the Wollongong Diocese Netball team. These tryouts will be held March 5.
Congratulations
Congratulations Taylah Curtis. Taylah after representing Wollongong Diocese has now been selected to play in the MacKillop Basketball Team to attend the NSW PSSA Girls Basketball Championships in June in Sydney.
We also acknowledge Liana Meta’s excellent efforts at the MacKillop tennis trials.
South Coast Swimming Carnival
17 delightful students represented our school at the South Coast Swimming Carnival on March 2 at the Corrimal Pool. They all happily supported and cheered for one another as they did their best, focusing on what they could achieve and not on what they could not. Congratulations to all for their excellent efforts and cooperation.
The stand out performances came from the Junior and Senior Girls Relay Teams. The juniors (Paige, Sophia, Makayla & Delilah) won their heat and came third overall. While the seniors (Taylah, Ella M, Maya and Charli) who also won their heat, came 4th overall. Both of these relay teams qualify for the Wollongong Diocese trials March 8. Congratulations to these girls and best of luck at the next level.
Pastoral Support Update.
As you would be aware the school community is raising money for Project Compassion during this season of Lent. The Card making group has decided that it would be a great idea to sell some of the cards that they have made to raise some more money which will be donated to Project Compassion.
During Week 10 on Tuesday, the Cardmaking group will sell the cards for $1 each. So far over 60 cards have been created and over the coming weeks some more will be made. Some of the latest cards are pictured below.
Don’t forget to sign up for the Season’s for Growth program. This program helps students to discover that change is a part of life and provides them with tools to manage their feelings, to problem solve and to communicate. Changes include but are not limited to a death in the family, divorce or separation, family members working away and coming to a new school. At this point I am looking for expressions of interest from parents. If we have enough numbers, I will let you know when we will be running the program this year. Please do not hesitate to email me catrionan@catholiccare.dow.org.au with any questions that you may have or ring me at school on Tuesday or Wednesday.
Thanks,
Mrs Catriona Neilsen (Pastoral Support Worker)
Dear Parents of students of Year 5
Here is a link to the online registration form
https://forms.gle/FfUaC9DRnaghjper9
For more information they can contact the school office on 42303300 or email Amanda Kenneally at kenneallya02@dow.catholic.edu.au
The day will commence at 9:15am on Thursday 18 March with registration taking place from 9am in the school foyer. The day will conclude at 2:30pm and students can be collected from the foyer. Parking is available in the school drop-off zone which is accessible from Industrial road.
Students can wear comfortable casual clothing with closed-in shoes and they are asked to bring a hat.
Students will need to bring their own morning tea, but lunch is provided (Sausage Sizzle, dietary needs will be according to what is completed on the online registration form)
If your child has a Medical Action Plan (e.g. Asthma, Anaphylaxis) please forward a copy of this to the school office prior to the day so we can best support your child on the day and please ensure they bring their puffers and epipens.
The Corpus Christi school bus will depart St Patrick's at 8:45am and will be back by 2:50am.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS DAY IS FOR YEAR 5 STUDENTS ONLY
After the success of the 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020 PSM Rugby League clinics we are pleased to announce PSM with will conducting more clinics in 2021.
PSM Clinics provides an opportunity for junior athletes to participate in a Rugby League clinic created by senior Professional Coaches such as Former Penrith, NSW and Australian Rugby League player and current assistant coach of the Brisbane Broncos, John Cartwright.
Due to COVID-19 Camp numbers will be limited - Register Now so you don't miss out!
The PSM Clinic will be a school holiday-based opportunity for junior rugby league players in various age groups looking to expand their rugby league skill base and knowledge.
These programs will help junior players develop fundamental skills and act as a small showcase to identify elite junior Players. Elite junior players identified by PSM scouts, displaying traits of high character and talent during these camps will be invited to join the PSM Academy and reap the benefits of elite development.
PSM manage the careers of some of the biggest rugby league stars like Daly Cherry-Evans, Jason Taumalolo, Valentine Holmes, Payne Haas and Dylan Brown. PSM provide a pathway for all players who are wishing to be identified.
IT’S TIME TO PLAN THE APRIL SCHOOL HOLIDAYS..... PSM PUMA PATHWAYS CLINICS ARE BACK AND IN 2021 WE ARE CELEBRATING AND ENCOURAGING ‘FRIENDSHIPS IN SPORT'.
We will be selecting players from the 13+ age group to come to Sydney for our academy day (the academy day will be in late October) , at this day they will get to mix with elite players of their age, be coached by NRL coaches, meet, talk to and be put through drills and skills by current NRL players.
PSM provide a pathway for all campers who are wishing to be identified.
simply follow the link to register today. https://www.signonday.com.au/listing/psm-camps
Please see a link to our promo video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qrbVzCn50O8
Please see a link to our Combine video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jeVsdDjX56c
Important Information
AGE - 6-8 years old: $50 AGE - 9-12 years old: $65 AGE - 13-17 years old: $85
Training Times
WOLLONGONG WHEN - Tuesday 6th of April 2021 WHERE - Sid Parrish Park - 2 Avalon Terrace, Figtree NSW
GOULBURN WHEN - Wednesday 7th of April 2021 WHERE - North Park - 34 Chantry Street, Goulburn NSW
WAGGA WAGGA WHEN - Thursday 8th of April 2021 WHERE - Paramore Park Southern - Copeland Street, East Wagga NSW
CANBERRA WHEN - Friday 9th of April 2021 WHERE - Higgins Playing Fields - Fullagar Crescent, Higgins ACT
MUSWELLBROOK WHEN - Monday 12th of April 2021 WHERE - Olympic Park - 3 Wilkinson Ave, Muswellbrook NSW
TAMWORTH WHEN - Tuesday 13th of April 2021 WHERE - Jack Woolaston Oval - 114 Peel Street, North Tamworth NSW
NARRABRI WHEN - Wednesday 14th of April 2021 WHERE - Cooma Oval - Cooma Road, Narrabri NSW
DUBBO WHEN - Thursday 15th of April 2021 WHERE - Jubilee Oval - 94-100 Wheelers Lane, Dubbo NSW
ORANGE WHEN - Friday 16th of April 2021 WHERE - Brendon Sturgeon Oval (Cnr Anson Street & Heatherbae Parade), Orange NSW
Thank You.
Simon Healey
Camp Director / Player Agent
PACIFIC SPORTS MANAGEMENT
(ORRIGINAL PRO SPORTS PTY LTD)
(M) 0438 378 131
(W) 1300 365 520
Email: simon.h@pacificsportsmanagement.com
Website: www.pacificsportsmanagement.com
Sydney Office located at:
Suite 406, 19 Roseby Street
Drummoyne NSW 2047