St Pat's News

Let us give thanks for all that has been wonderful at St Patrick’s School this term. 

Thank you God for our learning, 

friendships, challenges and the opportunities 

we have shared together. 

Thank you now, for the coming holiday break which will give us all time to rest, spend time with family and recharge our bodies and minds for the rest of the school year together. 

Bless our holidays and keep us safe so that we may return, happy and healthy in Term 4.

Amen.

Thursday Sept 19    Nikki Payne, Sioban Murnane, Felicity Little

Friday Sept 20           NO CANTEEN - LAST DAY OF TERM

Thursday Oct 10       Julia Gibbons, Sarah Lu, Leearna Moloney

Friday Oct 11            Bree Porter, Tamara Wright, Rebecca Greene

Thursday Oct 17      Wendy Kelly, Georgina Dumesny, Caitlin Down

Friday Oct 18            Jenny McNeil, Fiona Godde, Jo MacKenzie

Library Reshelving- For the week of:

Monday Oct 7           Jess Lambert 

Monday Oct 14         Jo Matthews

Monday Oct 21        Donella Mulraney

Sickbay Linen

Friday Sept 20         Ilona Carson

Friday Oct 11           Karen Bowes

Friday Oct 18           Michelle Verhoef

In Term 4 and Term 1 the students wear the summer uniform.

Girls: summer dress, optional navy shorts with short sleeved monogrammed polo, navy socks, black school shoes (not runners), maroon monogrammed v necked jumper.

Boys: Navy shorts with short sleeved monogrammed polo, navy socks, black school shoes (not runners), maroon monogrammed v necked jumper.

All uniform items can be purchased online using CDFpay or at the office where we accept cash and have EFTPOS facilities.

The following parents/families have indicated that they are available for our working bee on Saturday October 12, 9am-12pm.

Matt Porter, Donna Blake, Abby Lee, Dumesny, Kelly, Renee Killen, Payne/McCrohan, Ilona Carson, Graham,  van de Camp, Megan Myers, Lehne, Murphy, Murray, Savy Noebele, J & G Hocking, Mark Gramss, Justine Demaine, Resk Wilson, Blom, Nick Hayes, Lenehan, Leearna Moloney, Malady, Cryer, Fitzsimmons, Leddin.

In an effort to improve child safety in and around the school crossing, the Moyne Shire has erected a number of "No Standing" signs near the crossing, which means no parking is permitted in the area between the signs. Please be mindful of this when dropping off and picking up your children so that you are not fined.

The office is open from 8.30am - 4.00pm each day.

There is no supervision for students before 8.40am. Teachers use the time prior to the doors opening for setting up for the day, therefore they are not available to supervise students. Students who arrive at school prior to 8.40am need to wait at the side door near the hall until the doors are opened.

The bell for the start of the day rings at 8.55am, any student arriving after this time needs to be signed in using the iPad at the office.

The bell for the end of the day rings at 3.20pm. If for any reason you are going to be later than 3.30pm to collect your child/children, please contact the school office.

It was a beautiful morning this morning for four of our “citizen scientists” from Year 6 to do some beach monitoring. Again, we joined up with members of the Port Fairy Coastal Group to measure the sand levels at South Beach. We immediately noticed an increase in the level of sand around the post that we measure from. We were reminded of the usefulness of the data that we collect in the decision making process regarding the protection of our coastline. As a bonus this morning we saw a whale just out in front of the carpark at South Beach. 

“I could do this every morning.” Lachlan Covey.

This year the Spring Fair coordinators are looking for anyone who has a special talent and would like to showcase it by volunteering their time to raise money for the Spring Fair. All money raised from busking goes to the Spring Fair total.

The busking will involve 15 minute spots around the school, so if you sing, play an instrument, do tricks or have an act we want you! Buskers can be children or adults.

To book a spot ring Renee on 0418 541 294

We are looking for volunteers to sell raffle tickets at the Saturday Farmers and Community Markets at Railway Place for the next 4 weeks in the lead up to our Spring Fair. If you have a spare hour or two we would love to have your help.

For those who are unable to assist at the Fair this year, this would be a great way for you to contribute.

If you can help, please ring Georgina 0410 469 065 or Renee 0418 541 294 

F/1 Area – All donations by the end the term please

·      Microwave Popcorn & Blocks of Chocolate

Yr 2 – Garden Raffle - If you haven't donated yet, this raffle needs some items put in it's box.

·      Hose, seeds, garden tools, potting mix, pots, etc.

Yr 3/4 Area – Gourmet Food & Kitchen

·      Platters, pickles, cheese board, cheese knives, wine, oils, sauces, nuts, etc.

Yr 5/6 Area – Kids Raffle

·      Games, toys, art & craft items, stationery etc.

There are boxes outside the following rooms for the donations to be placed in: F/1M, 2CF, 3/4M, 5/6B

Do you have any pets that we could use for our Petting Zoo at this year's Fair?

We are looking for all sorts of animals such as dogs, kittens, goats, chooks, rabbits, if it's friendly we would love to have it.

Please contact Renee if you are able bring along your pet for the Fair on 0418 541 294.

After the great success of last year's Talent Show, it will return again this year. Get your act together and start practising. Auditions will be held tomorrow at second break.

The Fair coordinators are looking for donations of marquees to use on the day of the Fair. If you have one they could use, please contact Renee Killen on 0418547294.

Kiss a Lizard will also return this year - details to follow.

It's time to clean out the toy box and send any toys in good condition to the school for the  Toy Stall. All donations can be left at the school from now and up to the Fair.

We are collecting used toothpaste tubes/caps, toothbrushes, outer packaging of toothbrushes and toothpaste and dental floss containers for recycling. Please send along any of these used items and place them in the collection box under the tv in the main corridor.

Our next pupil free day for this year is:

November 18 - Report Writing Day

Sporting Schools is on Wednesdays and Thursdays for 7 weeks of each term.

Sporting Schools has concluded for this term.

Sporting School's commencement day for Term 4 is Wednesday October 16.

Attendance is done through our Skoolbag App. Attendance forms must be filled in by 10am on the day of attendance. 

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