Newsletter 22/11/2021 Term 4 Week 38
- From the Principal
- Parent Communication
- Covid Safe School Procedures
- Staffing 2022
- Mercy Canteen
- School leadership Interviews
- Camperdown Swimming Pool Committee of Management
- Gr 5/6 Sovereign Hill excursion
- Digital Technology
- Smiling Mind Digital Care Packs
- St. Patrick’s Colouring Competition
- Catholic School Culture
- School Wide Positive Behaviours Systems (SWPBS)
- Students of the Week
- Birthdays
- Entering St Patrick's School Building
- Positive Partnerships
- COMMUNITY EVENTS
From the Principal
Hello to all,
Welcome to week 8. Another busy week ahead and only 4 weeks to go!
As we wind down to the end of the year there are plenty upcoming events such as excursions and camps to look forward to.
Things to remember for this week:
- I Can Imagination Club session Tuesday
- School Advisory Council AGM Tuesday 7pm
- Interviews for our 2022 Foundation students
Take care,
Annie
Assembly will be posted to social media on Friday.
Parent Communication
Parent Communication regarding students during School Hours
Parents are reminded that the protocol for communicating with the school should come through the main office to Deb and Bec. This is a matter of staff and student safety so that student movements, such as when leaving the school, can be recorded and monitored from the office.
Play dates are to be made out of school hours and not through the front office please.
The Office can be contacted from 8.30am - 4.30pm on 03 55931962.
Covid Safe School Procedures
Covid Safe School Procedures
NOTE: Whilst most restrictions have eased state wide as of last Thursday November 18th, face masks are still required for school visitors, staff and grade 3-6 students within the school building.
- Masks are required for Grades 3-12 students on the bus.
- The schoolzine app, WEB page & emails are our main form of communication. If you haven't been receiving any emails or texts, please contact the school to double check your email address and phone number.
- Visitors are welcome back to the school in line with vaccination requirements.
- School excursions and camps can resume.
- Please keep children home if they are not well.
- Extra ventilation in classrooms by windows and doors being left open. Spending time outdoors more throughout the day.
- Please ensure your child brings their own drink bottle to school. Bubble taps have been turned off however taps for refilling are available.
Staffing 2022
Miss Hannah Jackson will be leaving St. Patrick's School at the end of this year. Whilst we will miss Hannah and her lovely smile, we wish her well and every success in her future endeavours! A teaching position has been advertised in The Warrnambool Standard and other local newspapers. You can also find information on our school website.
Staff are currently preparing class lists for the 2022 school year. Class lists and 2022 teaching and non-teaching staff will be announced on Monday December 6's newsletter.
Mercy Canteen
If your child has a lunch order and does not come to school, please ring Mercy direct and the lunch order will be saved for another day of your choice.
Mercy Canteen : 55 932011
School leadership Interviews
Student school Leadership interviews for grade 5 children will be conducted on Tuesday 30th November. Mr Sinnott, Mr Kingston and Mrs Judd will be interviewing students.
Camperdown Swimming Pool Committee of Management
Our 2021-2022 pool season starts on 27 November.
We have received a family season pass to giveaway, if you think you can use this family pass, please register your interest by filling out the form below. We will be creating a virtual spinning wheel with all the names entered to draw the prize.
Gr 5/6 Sovereign Hill excursion
On Friday the 19th of November the Grade 5/6 students went to Sovereign Hill in Ballarat. We arrived to have a snack by the pond and then we split up into our class groups. Our class went to the Education Centre to learn a bit about the history of Sovereign Hill and what it would have been like to go to school in the 1850's. We got to guess what some old fashioned objects were used for and we also had a go at writing with an ink calligraphy pen. After that we went panning for gold. Some of us were lucky enough to find a few specks! One of the highlights of the day was the Red Hill Mine. It was 52 steps down into the dark mine underground and then 53 steps to climb back out. We were then allowed to go buy what we wanted from the old-fashioned shops. People bought walking canes from the Waterloo Store, raspberry drops from the lolly shop and horseshoes with their names stamped on them from the Blacksmith. Finally, we watched the gold pour and learnt that a gold bar worth $250,000 is actually not very big. It is about the size of a sunglasses case!
By Fred Dean and 5/6C
Digital Technology
The junior children have been communicating online via Google documents using the safe online school environment. They have discussed cyber safety, filters and passwords and have enjoyed their online chat.
Scout, Alice, Emmett & Max communicating safely online.
Smiling Mind Digital Care Packs
Smiling Mind Digital Care Packs: to support kids through COVID-19 and beyond
Smiling Mind have released Digital Care Packs which provide tips and guidance on how to build positive mental health in children, and offer a range of simple, evidence-based activities that can be used with children aged five to 12 years to provide immediate relief against worry and anxiety, or used to support a proactive positive mental health approach.
Each pack explores related topics and contains downloadable activities for children in the following age groups: 5-7 year old, 8-10 years old and 11-12 year old. To access the packs click on this link to complete a short form.
St. Patrick’s Colouring Competition
Over the coming weeks children will be completing the annual St. Patrick’s Colouring Competition which was won by Chloe Anderson last year. The winner will have their piece framed and displayed in the administration area of the school for 1 year. Children are encouraged to display their neatest colouring and to take care with their presentation. We wonder who will be our winner this year?
Catholic School Culture
Social Justice – Vinnies Christmas Appeal
The Vinnies 2021 Christmas Appeal gives hope to struggling families this Christmas. Donations to the Christmas Appeal will go towards providing food for families, assistance with utility bills and accommodation costs. Your kindness can provide practical support to get them through Christmas and beyond. Click here to donate;
School Wide Positive Behaviours Systems (SWPBS)
This week we will be looking to using equipment appropriately. This means bringing play equipment back inside after the bell goes. It also means using all equipment how it is supposed to be used both inside and out and at home and at school.
Many thanks to everyone for all your help.
Students of the Week
Birthdays
Happy Birthday to the following students who celebrate their birthdays this week.
Coby, Meg, Sam McC & Daisy B.
Entering St Patrick's School Building
All visitors, parents attending school, including for drop off and pick up must adhere to physical distancing, density limits, face mask requirements and practice respiratory etiquette and good hand hygiene.
In addition, visitors & parents who enter school buildings must also have had at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine and must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by 29 November 2021 or have a valid medical exception with the following limited exceptions:
- When attending to administer medical treatment to their own child when the treatment cannot be administered by the school
- When attending to collect their child who is unwell and cannot leave the school building unaccompanied by their parent/carer.
- When attending for a momentary period that does not involve any sustained contact with staff or students, for example, to collect a completed art project or similar.
If a parent, guardian, or visitor will be in close proximity to staff and students and/or on a school site for a period longer than just to drop off and pick up students, they are required to check-in with a QR Code and have their vaccination status verified. (Victorian Government Requirements.)
Positive Partnerships
Positive Partnerships have a number of FREE upcoming webinars for school staff and families. These topics may be of interest as schools and families plan for students to return to school.
COMMUNITY EVENTS
Please consider nominating St Patrick's as your preferred organisation when shopping at IGA.