Newsletter 4/11/2024: Term 4, Week 5

Week 5 Prayer

From the Principal

Greetings everyone and welcome to a new week, albeit a short one.

Principal Announcement: I hope all families have been able to read through the announcement sent home this afternoon. This announcement has been sent just after 2pm. 

End of Day Collection Arrangements: A key point of concern for children each day is how they are getting home, when children are unaware of this it can cause great anxiety. A reminder that if your child's usual end of day arrangements change, for example, if they are not to go home on the bus, it is essential that you inform the school of these changes. The easiest way to do this is via the PAM app or via a phone call to the school. If we have not received a notification from you, your child will be required to go home via their normal method.

2025 Foundation Interviews: It was brilliant to meet with our newest students and their families over the last week. We look forward to their next day with us on November 14. 

Enjoy the week ahead, Ben.

Sam Walsh Visit

Tomorrow,  Thursday 7th November, Sam will be coming to have a Q&A session with the Grade 5/6 students at 10am,  followed by a short whole school Q&A at 10:40am. We look forward to welcoming Sam back to his former primary school. 

St John's Ambulance AED Donation

Today we received an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) as part of the first national Drive-a-thon organised by St John Ambulance.  

The initiative is part of a St John Ambulance effort to save lives and empower communities across the country. The Drive-a-thon begins in Darwin on National Restart a Heart Day, Wednesday 16 October, and will conclude in Adelaide on Saturday 14 December, just in time for the St John Ambulance Carols by Candlelight, which will be broadcast nationally on Channel 7.
Over 60 days, volunteers will travel more than 16,000 km across every state and territory, delivering free CPR training to 5,000 Australians and installing $50,000 worth of lifesaving Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs).

The initiative is designed to enhance community safety and empower communities across the country. 

Our school are pleased to partner with St John's on this extremely important project and thank them for their kind donation. 

Remembrance Day

Monday November 11 is Remembrance Day, our chance to remember and say thank you to all who have served for our country. The school captains will join the service at the town memorial, with all other children participating in a service here at school.

Remembrance Day merchandise is available to purchase at school. Items range from $2 - $10 and it is cash only please.

Parents & Friends AGM

The Parents and Friends Annual General Meeting will be held on Tuesday the 12th of November at the Hampden Hotel commencing at 7pm.

Please RSVP to the office by the 7th of November.

Christmas Disco

Some Year 10 students from Mercy Regional College are running a Christmas Disco as part of their studies.

The disco will take place this Friday the 8th of November.

Children are asked to wear Christmas themed clothes on this day and bring a gold coin donation.

There will be food available for purchase - details below.

Nativity Scenes Visit

MAKING A SCENE AT CHRISTMAS is a display of over 100 Christmas Nativities from more than 40 countries.

The nativity scenes will be at our school on display from November 20th - 22nd.

Members of the public are welcome to come and browse the collection on Thursday the 21st of November from 3.30pm until 5.00pm. Entry will be by a gold coin donation.

Children can see and smell real frankincense and myrrh.

• See coins minted around the time the census was called that brought Joseph and Mary to Bethlehem.
• See cultural nativities from Australia, Africa, Asia, North & South America, & Europe
• Nativities that prize social justice and the environment

Container Deposit Scheme

This is a friendly reminder that you can donate your money from the cans and bottles you deposit to our school.

How to claim your refund at a CDS VIC Return Point:

Charity Donation
You can donate some of your 10c refund directly to St Patrick’s School.
You can donate via:
1-the CDS Vic West app
– select your preferred “Charity” as your active payout
– scan your app barcode at the machine
– insert your 10c drink containers and select “Transfer” directly on the screen of the machine when finished. 100% of the donated refund will be transferred to the donation partner you selected within the next 5 to 12 days.

LEARNING AND TEACHING

Wellbeing

Parish Bulletin

CATHOLIC SCHOOL CULTURE

LEADERSHIP AND STEWARDSHIP

Uniform

There has been an email sent to all families with an update and information about the new school uniform.

Known Dates

Below is a list of known dates at this stage for the rest of this year.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

TheirCare

Theircare has now commenced at St Patrick's School and it's not too late to enrol.

We are excited to announce that we have now partnered with an independent Outside of School Hours Care (OSHC) provider called TheirCare.

TheirCare provides a stimulating and safe environment for all children. During sessions, children develop life-skills, friendships, confidence, and creativity through play-based programs.

For further information, visit www.theircare.com.au or call our support office on 1300 072 410

Community Events

Birthdays

Happy Birthday to the following students who will celebrate their birthday this week.

Toby B, Olivia S, Bear B, Harry J, Eleanor C & Audrey H

MRC Car Raffle

Cricket Blast - Pomborneit

Cobden Mini Golf