Mr Hyatt
Installation of Security Cameras
You may have noticed last week when you visited the school, that we had several security cameras installed around St Patrick's Primary. Since the unauthorised individuals trespassed onto the school premises a few years ago, resulting in damage to the COLA and necessitating the canteen to dispose of stock due to a power outage, I have been collaborating with the Catholic Schools Office to discuss the importance of implementing security cameras. The aim is for these cameras to serve as a preventive measure against any possible criminal incidents that may transpire in the future.
These cameras have been strategically placed to ensure that all of the school's access points are covered as well as the new playground equipment. Hopefully we will not encounter any vandalism in the future.
Year 6 Jerseys Have Arrived!
There were some very excited Year 6 students last Friday morning as their Year 6 jerseys arrived! I know I am very biased but the jerseys look absolutely fantastic and even though the weather was chilly on Friday morning, all of the students elected to wear their jersey and placed their jackets in their bag.
The Year 6 students have the option of incorporating their jersey as part of their sports uniform every Wednesday and Friday. I would definitely like this to be an annual tradition where at the end of the year, our current Year 5 students and their families can decide whether they would like to have a Year 6 jersey for next year.
ATHLETICS CARNIVAL tomorrow, Friday 21st June
See you all there!
Thank you to the families who are assisting tomorrow with the carnival.
The weather forecast for tomorrow is expected to be a cloudy day with a top temperature of 11 degrees. Hopefully, this will not eventuate but if there is a chance that the carnival may need to be postponed due to inclement weather, I will inform all of our families via the compass portal early tomorrow morning.
See you at the Carnival!
Semester 1 Reports
Reports will be sent home electronically via the Compass parent portal on Friday 28th June. If you would like a paper copy of your child's report, can you please let us know. If parents have any questions and/or would like to have a meeting with their child's class teacher, they can contact them to arrange a suitable time to meet or discuss any matters in regard to their child's learning during Week 10.
How to view your child's report on Compass
Log into Compass
To view the Semester 1 report either click on the link in the newsfeed or select your child's profile (photo) and click Reports, select 2024 Semester 1 Report.
2024 ICAS Assessments
Below in the attachment is some further information for all families who are interested in their child/ren participating in any or all of the ICAS Assessments next term.
If you have any further questions or queries regarding these assessments, please feel free to contact myself.
'Wearing Uniform With Pride' Award Is.......
Lucie has been chosen as the recipient of the 'Wearing Uniform With Pride' award for the current week. We congratulate Lucie for consistently demonstrating pride in her school and sports uniforms.
TERM 3 PUPIL FREE DAY
The first day of Term 3 (Monday 22nd July), is a Pupil Free Day. Students will return to school on Tuesday 23rd July. I do apologise for any inconvenience that this may cause.
Monday 10th October 2022 Pupil Free Day.
Monday 10th October 2022 Pupil Free Day.
2024 Remaining Staff Development Days (PD Days)
Monday 22nd July (First day of Term 3)
Monday 14th October (First day of Term 4)
Friday 20th December (Last day of Term 4)
Upcoming Event Term 4 - New England Sings 2024 Term 4 for Years 3-6
NEW ENGLAND SINGS! 2024 COMBINED PRIMARY CHOIRS REHEARSAL SCHEDULE Armidale and surrounding schools – outreach schools will have rehearsals scheduled at their own school. However, outreach schools are welcome to attend the Armidale workshops if possible.
This exciting event is beginning to take shape, 16 schools (with approx. 500 choristers) in the combined Primary choirs and 14 schools (with approx. 450 choristers) in the Secondary choir.
Ian Jefferson will attend the workshops throughout the year and conduct the Primary choirs at the final weekend of rehearsals and concerts.
St. PATRICK’S WALCHA REHEARSAL with Ian Jefferson
Date: Wednesday 31st July
Time: 9.00-10.15am
FINAL REHEARSAL (all schools, including outreach schools to attend):
Date: Saturday 26th October (directed by Ian Jefferson)
Time: Primary Choir 9:00am – 10.45 am (arrive by 8:30am)
Venue: Lazenby Hall, UNE
CONCERTS: Date: Sunday 27th October (directed by (with Ian Jefferson)
Time: Primary Choir 11:00am – 1:00pm (arrive by 9:30am)
Venue: Lazenby Hall, UNE
St Patrick’s School is an outreach school for the rehearsals but we will attempt to attend two of the rehearsals in Armidale.
Parents will have to commit to the Saturday 26th October - Final Rehearsal and Sunday 27th October Concert. If they wish their child to participate in New England Sings.
A short video on what New England Sings! is all about is included below:
Contacting Your Child's Teacher
Teachers welcome contact from parents, if you need to talk with staff please either contact the class teacher by phoning the school – 67772328 or email the school at spwadmin@arm.catholic.edu.au.