Newsletter 01/09/2025: Term 3, Week 7

From the Principal

Wonder and Awe is a gift of the Holy Spirit that I hold close to my heart. It allows us to truly see the beauty, mystery, and majesty of God in the world around us. This gift helps us pause, reflect, and appreciate the divine presence in everyday moments.

Recently, I was filled with a sense of wonder as I noticed the first signs of new growth—tiny buds preparing to burst into life, even as they face the force of our strong South West winds. This change in season brings longer days, warmer weather, and fast-growing grass. It also serves as a reminder of how quickly the year is passing.

In my recent annual review meetings with staff, a common joy shared was seeing the growth, development, and learning of students. Just like the natural world around us, our students are beginning to blossom, and it is truly a blessing to witness this transformation.

We look forward to welcoming our dads, or special people who play the role of fathers in the lives of our students, with guest speaker Tony Dalton and a cuppa on Friday. Our classrooms are looking forward to welcoming your visit.

Have a great week everyone.

CATHOLIC SCHOOL CULTURE

Intentions for 2026

It is that time of year where we are planning for the 2026 school year.

If you know that your circumstances are changing, and your children will not be attending St Patrick's next year it would be appreciated if you could please email principal@spcamperdown.catholic.edu.au so that this can be factored into our 2026 planning.

TheirCare

Unfortunately, TheirCare have informed us that they can no longer offer their services at our school.

They will be closing at the end of this term. 

Children can join the Camperdown College after school care program.

Foodbank

We have an empty freezer at school and are hoping that some of our families might consider doing a bit of a cookup to provide for our Foodbank, it's wonderful to be able to provide a little help when we have families in need for various reasons.

Spelling Championships

Our annual grade 5/6 Spelling Championships are in full swing.

Congratulations to the following students who achieved 35 out of 35 for week 2.

Alexis B, Bella B, Theo C, Alice D, Cess E, Lucy K, Essi M, Liam P, Ike V, Henry B, Eliza K, Emma L, Anderson P & Lewie W.

Test 3 will be held tomorrow & Test 4 on the 9th of September.

5/6 Fun Day & R U OK? Day

Our annual 5/6 Fun Day is being held next Thursday the 11th of September.

5/6 parents have been sent information about this day and what it entails for your Grade 5 or 6 children.

The group activities range from sports games and stalls to obstacle courses. 

St Patrick’s students & staff will have an opportunity to pay a small fee to play these games or purchase goods. 

Students are asked to bring no more than $10 for the day.

There will be a cake stall on the day where children can purchase baked goods. 

We will also celebrate R U OK? Day.  Students are asked to wear casual clothes - yellow - on this day.

Trivia Night

Our St Patrick's Trivia Night is being held on Friday September the 12th, pop this in your diary and gather up your friends to come along for some fun!

Come dressed in AFL Finals footy gear!

This is always a great social night for the St Pat's community and a great initiative of our Parents & Friends committee.

Tickets are $20 per person. The night will be held in the Big Room. Tables are up to 10 people with BYO food + drinks, there are loads of prizes and games!

Arrival from 7pm for 7:30pm start. Our major raffle will be drawn at 8:30pm. 

Please contact the school office to book a table or join with others to make a table.

5/6 Parents - Trivia Night Reminder

This is a friendly reminder to 5/6 parents that they are asked to donate a prize for trivia night.

These donations can be brought into the office at any time.

Thank you to the families that have already donated goods for the night.

Pot O' Gold Fundraiser

St Pat's Pot O’ Gold Draw!
Win Camperdown Cash to spend at any business of your choice in postcode 3260.

Prize values - 1st $2000     2nd $1000     3rd $500
Tickets are $20 each. 

Every family has received 2 tickets to sell. If the tickets could be returned to the office at your earliest convenience that would be great. If you buy your tickets online, we would appreciate the paper tickets be returned to the office for re sale purposes.

We will be selling raffle tickets down the street outside the newsagency and we still require help on Thursday the 4th and 11th of September for both shifts & Friday the 12th of September on the last shift. The shifts will be 10am - 11.30am & 11.30am - 1.00pm. If you could spare some time on any of these dates and can help, please contact the office. 

Pot O' Gold Raffle

2025 Pot O' Gold Raffle Sponsors

Father's Day Celebration

We will celebrate Father's Day this Friday the 5th of September.

If you have not done so already, can you please RSVP as soon as possible for catering purposes!

Hooptime Basketball

The last of our 3/4 Hooptime basketball competitions was held last Friday at Camperdown with two teams competing at the Rookies.

Well done to all who participated and thank you to Lisa & Hollie for coaching on the day and to the parents who helped score.  

Pictured below is our 3/4 All Star team. These girls together with the 5/6 girls have both qualified for the level in Hamilton.

3/4's will be held on Monday the 20th of October and the 5/6's on Monday the 27th of October.

House Basketball

Our annual House Basketball competition started today. There is a competition for Grade 3/4 and 5/6 students.

3/4 games are to be held on Monday the 1st, Tuesday the 2nd & Monday the 8th of September.

5/6 games are to be held on Wednesday the 3rd, Thursday the 4th & Wednesday the 10th of September.

The finals are to be held on Friday the 12th of September.

Arts Night Request

Clare our arts teacher is on the lookout for aerial footage from any time period over our local area for our art show.

Any footage needs to belong to people in our community so that they can give us permission to use it, any drone footage needs to have been taken on private property.

If you any footage or know of anyone that would have some please send video of any length to cyounis@spcamperdown.catholic.edu.au 

Our Arts night will be in held in term 4 on Tuesday the 14th of October.

Uniform Reminder

LEARNING AND TEACHING

Student of the Week

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LEADERSHIP AND STEWARDSHIP

Pupil Free Days

There is only 1 remaining school Closure Day which is on Friday September 19th, the last day of term 3.

Our staff will participate in a Professional Development Day on Structured Literacy.

Students are not required to come to school on this day.

Theircare is available for bookings on this day, and spots are available to book now.

The final day for students in Term 4 is Thursday the 18th of December 2025.

WELLBEING

School Dates 2025

Friday 5/9                           Father's Day Afternoon Tea

Thursday 11/9                   5/6 Fun Day and R U OK? Day

Friday 12/9                          Trivia Night & Raffle drawn

Saturday 13/9                    Eucharist 6.30pm Cobden

Sunday 14/9                       Eucharist and Whole School Parish Mass 11.00am Camperdown

Tuesday 14/10                   Arts Night

Friday 17/10                        Grade 1 Excursion to Cudgee Wildlife Park

Mon 20/10-Wed 22/10   Grade 6 Camp to Melbourne

Tuesday 28/10                  2026 Foundation Interviews 

Monday 20/10                  Hoop Time 3/4 Next Level Hamilton

Monday 27/10                   Hoop Time 5/6 Next Level Hamilton

Tuesday 4/11                     Melbourne Cup Public Holiday

Tuesday 9/12                    2026 Move Up Day

Tuesday 16/12                   Grade 6 Graduation 6pm- TBC

Thursday 18/12                End of School Year Mass and Awards - TBC

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 3 the uniform shop is open on the following days -

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

Birthdays

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

Lilliana A, Lilah A & Leo H

Community Events

Mercy Dip for Mental Health

Great Vic Bike Ride Community Info Session in Port Campbell

The Great Victorian Bike Ride is coming to Port-Campbell on Wednesday 26 and Thursday 27 November 2025, and Bicycle Network is excited to share what it means for the community and how you can get involved.
We’re running a community information session where we’ll share the plans, what to expect, and the opportunities for local groups and businesses. It’ll also be a good chance to ask questions and start getting organised.
Port-Cambell Information Session Wednesday 17 September 2025 5.30 – 6.30 pm Arts Space - 50 Lord St, Port-Campbell VIC 3269
If you’d like to come along, please register here so we know numbers: Register here!

2025 Youth Fest

The Dino Maniacs Show

Sing and dance with baby dinosaurs

From ‘tricera-tots’ to grown-ups, Corangamite families can sing and dance along with baby dinosaur puppets during the September school holidays.

The award-winning Dino Maniacs will perform two ‘roar-some’ shows at the Theatre Royal in Camperdown on Monday 22 September.

Council Events and Creative Industries Team Leader Tammy Young said the interactive shows star Trixi the Triceratops, cheeky Tru Blu, the mischievous Naughty Joffrey, Aussie favorites Ozzi & Oi, and the newest little star, Olive the Parasaurolophus.

“Hosted by Shaun and Tara from The Dino Maniacs, this high-energy show is packed with fun, laughter, and dinosaur-themed songs that will have the kids in ‘raptors’,” Ms Young said.

“There will be plenty of surprises, laughter, and chances to get your photo taken with the six dinosaurs.

“It’s perfect for children aged 1-8 and kids at heart!

“Book now for some ‘T-rex-ellent’ entertainment.”

When: Monday 22 September 2025, 10-11 am and 1-2 pm

Where: Theatre Royal, Camperdown

Tickets: $10 adults, $5 children from events.humanitix.com/dino-baby

For more information, please call Corangamite Shire Council on 5593 7100 or email shire@corangamite.vic.gov.au.

Camperdown Community Stadium

Camperdown Show Oct 11th