Newsletter 10/06/2025: Term 2, Week 8

From the Principal

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

As we embraced the King's Birthday Long Weekend, many of us were watching the forecast and I hope you received every bit of, if not more than the predicted rainfall. Hopefully the Long Weekend offered a wonderful chance for families to pause and reconnect. The wild weather probably forced us to rest, explore hobbies, and enjoy simple moments together. 

The wild, wet weather, limits our student's play options on the school ovals at the moment. During Winter it is still important to venture outside, be active and enjoy the fresh air. In order to care for our muddy ovals, school uniforms and inside carpet areas, our students will be asked to play on the barked playgrounds and hard court areas. During the Winter months our Library continues to be open for those seeking somewhere quiet to draw, colour, read and play.

I cannot wait until Friday’s school disco, themed Kings and Queens! It’s a fantastic opportunity for our students to dress up, dance, and enjoy a fun evening with friends. Whether they come as royal rulers, sparkling princes and princesses, or in their favourite party outfit, the focus is on having a great time. Please read the additional information in the newsletter about entry. Events like this help build a strong school community and create happy memories for our children. If you are a parent who could help out our amazing parent volunteers on the night, please contact the school office. We can’t wait to see our royals hit the dance floor!

As always, I welcome your questions, feedback, or suggestions—please feel free to get in touch at any time.

Warm regards,

Darren Lloyd

CATHOLIC SCHOOL CULTURE

Sunday Parish Mass Invitation

Parish Bulletin

LEADERSHIP AND STEWARDSHIP

School Disco - This Friday 13th June!

$5 ENTRY - CARD FACILITIES AVAILABLE.

MAXIMUM $5 CASH PER STUDENT TO PURCHASE SNACKS.

ALL STUDENTS MUST BE SIGNED  IN  AT THE BIG ROOM BEFORE AND SIGNED OUT WHEN LEAVING

The PNF are asking if any parents with a WORKING WITH CHILDREN CERTIFICATE can lend a hand on the night.

If you are able to spare an hour or two on this night, can you please contact the school office to offer your services.

Pupil Free Days

These are our known Closure Days, which will mean that students are not required to attend school on these days.

Remaining school Closure Days are:

• Friday July 4th (ReLATE)
• Friday September 19th (Structured Literacy)

Final day for students in Term 4 is Thursday the 18th of December 2025 

LEARNING AND TEACHING

NCCD Parent Information

WELLBEING

School Dates 2025

Friday 13/6                            Division Tri Sports - Netball & Football

                                                  School Disco 6pm-8pm

Wednesday 25/6                 Peaceful Kids Parent Information Session

Thursday 26/6                     Milo Monkey's Birthday - Foundation

Monday 30/06                     MRC Taster Day

Thursday 3/7                       Last Day of Term

Friday 4/7                             School Closure Day - Staff PD

Wednesday 9/7                   Movie night in Warrnambool

Tuesday 5/8                         Foundation 2026 Taster Day

Friday 12/9                           Trivia Night - Raffle drawn

Noone's Uniform

Noone's now have stock of all our new uniform for purchase. You can pop into the uniform shop to try on.

The shop is located in the Mercy Regional College building.

In Term 2 the uniform shop is open on the following days -

Monday 12.00pm - 4.00pm & Thursday 8.00am - 12.00pm

Noone's Retail Sales Assistant

Noone's are looking for a Sales Assistant to join their team. 

This position is a minimum of 4 hours per week, with an option of more hours.

Generous staff discount is offered.

Start date ASAP.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Birthdays

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

Brodie B, Isabelle O, Lulu B, Frances N, Rhys S, Evelyn B & Emma L

"School Ready" Afternoons

P&F Movie Night

The Parents and Friends are running a movie night during the school holidays, in Warrnambool on Wednesday the 9th of July. 

Tickets are available for purchase at the school office.

Details of the night are below.

TheirCare

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

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

Buskers wanted - Robert Burns Festival

Robert Burns - Shortbread Competition

AFL Auskick

Last week Tristan from AFL Victoria came to run activities during lunchtime breaks. To follow on from this, there is an afterschool program for any children who would like to participate in more of these fun games and activities. This is for children who have very little experience, but would like to try it out. This is not being run for children who already do Auskick or play under 10/12 football. Details are attached. 

Fun Swim - Colac

Thank you to the sponsors of our raffle!