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- PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE
- PB4L UPDATE
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- RETURN TO SCHOOL TERM 3
- FAREWELL TO ONE OF OUR STUDENTS
- LIBRARY
- AWARDS - Week 9
- AWARDS - Week 10
- BIRTHDAYS
- PASTORAL SUPPORT
- SPORTS UPDATE
- SPOTLIGHT ON YEAR 1
- SPOTLIGHT ON VISUAL ARTS
- YEAR 3 - EXCURSION
- P&F PIE DRIVE
- ASPIRE OSHC
- HEALTHY LUNCH BOXES
- ABORIGINAL & TORRES STRAIT ISLANDERS SIGNIFICANT DATES AND EVENTS
- PARISH NEWSLETTER
- COMMUNITY NEWS
We have the good fortune in life to be gifted with holidays.Most of us love holidays and look forward to them with great anticipation. Holidays present us with opportunities to do new things, meet new people and perhaps explore new destinations. Even if we can’t get away, holidays give us the chance to spend time with family and friends simply slow down and appreciate life in a different way.
Dear Parents
I would like to thank everyone at St Patrick’s for their wonderful contributions during this busy term.
A special thank you to our staff who work tirelessly to deliver the best possible teaching and learning resulting in some amazing work from our students. Yesterday I was privileged to see some of the end of term writing samples from students. Great content, grammar, spelling and punctuation in these published works.
To our parents, thankyou, especially to our P&F president and her team who work behind the scenes to keep our canteen running and the many other ways they support our school.
On behalf of the school staff, I would like to wish everyone a safe and relaxing break and look forward to seeing everyone at the start of Term 3 which commences on Monday 12 July.
Peace and good wishes
Mrs Anne Duggan - Principal
Our PB4L focus for Week 1 next Term is the Tuckshop
In the explicit teaching lessons, the expected behaviours taught will be:
- Line up in two lines behind the green ‘dots’
- Wait until you are called to be served
- Use good manners eg: please, thank you, and may I
- Stand very quietly
- Wait very patiently
Examples of behaviours that negatively impact Respectful, responsible and safe use of the Tuckshop to be taught include:
- Moving out of line
- Shouting
- Bad Manners
- Pushing-in
Our PB4L focus for Week 2 is the No! Stop! Don’t - Three Step Plan.
This is taught to students to enable them to respond to behaviours that they consider disrespectful, irresponsible and/or unsafe.
In the explicit teaching lessons, the expected behaviours taught will be:
SPB4L FOCUS
No, Stop, Don’t – Three Step Plan
Step 1:
Say NO, STOP and/or DON’T
Tell the person assertively
NO
“No I won’t …..”
“No I don’t want to …….”
STOP
“Stop it!”
Stop doing that!”
Stop saying those things!”
DON’T
“I don’t like it …….”
Step 2:
Tell the person assertively
“Stop it or I’ll tell a teacher”
“Stop saying that or I’ll tell a teacher”
“Stop doing that or I’ll tell a teacher”
Step 3:
Tell the nearest teacher
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 in Weeks 8, 9 and 10 - 104 Citizenship, Merit, Library or Uniform Awards or Playground Affirmation Awards were given to students. There has only been one incident of Inappropriate behavior recorded during that time.
Congratulations boys and girls. This is wonderful news to share.
Please continue to act respectfully, responsibly, and safely.
WHOLE SCHOOL ASSEMBLY
During next Term each class will present a Whole School Assembly. At these assemblies’ awards will be presented an, in addition, the students will present aspects of their learning. You are most welcome to join us for these assemblies that take place in the hall on Thursday afternoons from 2:00pm. This of course is subject to COVID restrictions and you will be advised closer to the date of the assembly.
The week in which each class will be presenting is below.
Mr Gavan Hoctor - Assistant Principal
REC Update – W10 – T2
Bread Clips & Bottle Caps Winner!
After a tedious session of counting thousands of bottle caps and bread clips, the Mini Vinnies team and I are thrilled to announce that the winning class is..... Year 4! Year 4 collected over 4000 items in just over a term. What an incredible effort! As a reward Year 4 got to choose our Mufti Day Theme.
Here is the final count from each class:
Kinder: 1604
Year 1: 1225
Year 2: 1022
Year 3: 1848
Year 4: 4150
Year 5: 3300
Year 6: 1200
Total: 14,349
The bread clips will be donated to a company who will convert them into wheelchairs, they are called ‘Aussie Bread Clips for Wheelchairs’. It was reported that ‘Lids4Kids’ is not accepting bottle caps anymore, however after some further research it looks like we can actually donate our thousands of bottle caps to them, instead of sending them to Terracycle. That’s great news and I will update the community when we have confirmation.
For the time being we are no longer accepting bottle caps and bread clips.
Many thanks for your support!
Year 6 Mass with the Bishop
Usually, each year our Year 6 students get to participate in a very special mass with the Bishop with students from several other schools in the Diocese. Unfortunately, this is once again cancelled this year due to covid restrictions. However, their spiritual formation day ‘ACTIVATE Fire’ has been rescheduled for July 30th, and this is still planned to go ahead. Fingers crossed it does so as it is a fantastic day and very rewarding for Year 6!
All the best,
Mr Sam Mattas
Religious Education Coordinator
When returning to school in Term 3 please ensure that all uniform items, lunch containers, water bottles and stationery items are clearly labelled. These items are very expensive to replace and at the end of every term many of these go unclaimed.
It is much cheaper to buy a $2.00 marker than have to buy a $70.00 jumper.
During this past term I have been keeping busy at break times running activities in the library. On a Tuesday I have been running games with students and have introduced them to several new ones. This has been a great experience as students have been able to work on their problem-solving skills, teamwork, and their resilience. Games in the library will continue in Term 3.
On a Wednesday I have continued to run card making in the library. Several younger of students have started to attend and have enjoyed creating their own cards. The last time we came together we I gave the students the challenge to create their own card featuring their own design.
Several students have been asking recently whether we can start doing some knitting at school again. Hence next term on a Wednesday I am asking students to bring some wool, knitting needles and or crochet hook so they can learn how to knit and or crochet.
Finally in Term 3, I am interested in running the Seasons for Growth Program. I asked for interest earlier in the year but there were not enough numbers to run the program. The Seasons for Growth Program is aimed at students who have gone through change, grief and or loss. This can be from the death of a loved one or pet, parental separation or divorce, a significant loss, or a change e.g., a Parent working away from home for periods at time. During the program students learn and gain an understanding of the grief process; recognise their feelings and other reactions to loss are normal; develop skills for coping, problem solving and decision making; build a peer-support network and restore self-confidence and self-esteem.
If you are interested in your child being a part of the program or if you have any other questions, please send me an email on:
Tuesday June 15, boys and girls from Stage 2 and Stage 3 represented our school at the Netball Gala Day, alongside Miss Cappetta, Mr Mindzas, Miss Doro and Mrs Carey. The children played 7, 20 minute games, and demonstrated good sportsmanship, a positive attitude, and most importantly had fun!
Our Year One class have published their very own Monster Book. The creative authors under the guidance of Miss Figueira have written and illustrated the book and are very happy to share it with our school community.
Please enjoy!!
This term in Visual Arts, Year 2 enjoyed Photography and the results were amazing! Here are the winning shots from photographers Georgia and Isla.
On Thursday June 10, Year 3 had the pleasure of going to Holy Spirit to watch their school production of Mary Poppins. It was such an amazing show, and the children really enjoyed their experience.
Please find attached an order form for our Annual Pie Drive. The pies, cakes and slices are made fresh on the premises at Queen Street Bakery Warilla. Delivery to our school is booked in for WEDNESDAY 11TH AUGUST 2021, your children will bring your order home that afternoon. If you have a large order please pick it up from the hall. Please return your order and money no later than Friday 22nd JULY as the final order must be placed at the Bakery on Wednesday 28th July.
No orders will be taken after 23rd July.
Kind regards,
P&F Fundraising Committee
1 July - Coming of the Light - Torres Strait Islands
The Coming of the Lighty is a holiday celebrated by Torres Strait Islanders on 1 July each year. It recognises the adoption of Christianity through the island communities during the late nineteenth century.
7 July - 14 July - NAIDOC WEEK
NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia each July to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. NAIDOC is celebrated not only in Indigenous communities, but by Australians from all walks of life. Wherever you live, taking part of NAIDOC Week is a great way to celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.
12 July - ANNIVERSARY OF THE ABORIGINAL FLAG BEING FIRST FLOWN (1971)
The Aboriginal flag, designed by Harold Thomas, was first flown in Adelaide on the National Aboriginals Day in 1971.
