St Pat's News

Mission Activities - Help us to “Sock It To Poverty”

Yesterday, our Mini Vinnies group organised a Mission Day to fundraise and raise awareness for the work of Catholic Mission in Ghana. Each class came out to participate in a game of Sockball in which they used a variety of soccerballs, ranging from brand new ones to “sockballs” made from recycled materials, similar to what the children in Ghana would use. We raised $175.

If anyone would like to make a further donation to Catholic Mission, place your donation in an envelope marked Catholic Mission and leave it at the school office. Thank you.

Our Year 6 and Foundation students spent an hour together after swimming on Friday. The Year 6 students chose a picture story book to read to their buddy. When they had finished the book the students worked together to draw a picture about their book. The Year 6 buddies really enjoy the time that they spend with their Foundation buddy.

Antonia Balmer

There are some gardening implements that were missing after the working bee including garden shears (with wooden handles), secateurs, a trowel and a weed puller. These are personal items, not school equipment, so everyone at the working bee is asked to check the equipment they took home and please return these items to the school if found.

Just a reminder that all students should be wearing their summer uniform. If your child is out of uniform for any reason, a note should be given to their class teacher.

Girls -  school maroon v-neck jumper, summer dress or navy shorts & short sleeve polo, navy socks and black school shoes. (no tights with the summer dress, we have long or ankle socks available for purchase from the uniform shop)

Boys - school maroon v-neck jumper, navy shorts & short sleeve polo, navy socks and black school shoes.

Runners are not to be worn with the school uniform.

Sports - school maroon v-neck jumper or windcheater, maroon sports shorts, short sleeve polo, white socks and runners.

9.15am      Yr F/1M        9.45am      Yr F/1D        10.15am    Yr F/1P

10.45am    Yr 2               11.45am    Yr 3/4MA    12.15          Yr 3/4W

12.45pm    Yr 3/4ML      1.15pm      Yr 5

At the beginning of this term, the children in 3/4 were lucky enough to receive a visit from the one and only “David Attenborough”. The children were able to ask Sir David about his many documentaries and gain insight into how people can bring about positive change to our environment. 

He challenged the 3/4s to be environmental changemakers in the world. To do this, our work in inquiry, religion, ICT and writing will tie in together to create a comprehensive unit.  The students will research change markers in the past and present, become filmmakers and spread awareness for a cause that is important to them. 

We look forward to seeing you at our end term learning showcase where you can learn from our budding activists!

 Grandparents & Special Friends Day - Donations of food

This coming Monday, October 28 is Grandparents and Special Friends Day. We are seeking some donations of homemade cakes and slices to serve for morning tea.

If you are able to contribute food or assistance please call or text Lucy Lehne on 0437196225. Donations can be dropped into the office on Friday afternoon or Monday morning. All donations are eligible for the volunteer rebate.

P & F Meeting

NO CANTEEN tomorrow, Thursday October 24

Sushi Day will be on Thursday November 14. There will be NO  OTHER CANTEEN orders that day.

CDFpay

All canteen orders are to be done using CDFpay from now on. Most families have signed up for an account, if you haven't already done so please see details below on how to make an account.

Lunch Containers

When ordering your child's lunch online, you still need to send a container to school for the order to be put in. St Pat's is a rubbish free school and therefore all orders need to be in a reusable container. 

Please also ensure that all lunch bags or containers are clearly marked with your child's class and name.

Thank you to the families who have already signed up for CDFpay, we are transitioning to a cashless canteen. All lunch orders need to be paid via CDFpay.  You will no longer need to write out your child's order as they will be printed on stickers which will then be placed on your child's lunch bag/container. Please ensure that the lunch bag/container is clearly labelled with your child's name.

Please see below for more information on how to make CDFpay account, an email was sent out at the end of last term and there is also a flyer on the school website in the Parent Information section or click on the link below.