Principals' Report
Dear Families,
It is with great sadness that I write to inform you of the passing of our former principal, Mr Tim Noonan, on Saturday 19th July, 2025.
Mr Noonan served as principal of St Patrick’s for nine years, until August 2023, and made an extraordinary impact on the life of our school. His leadership, and unwavering commitment to the learning and wellbeing of every child left a lasting legacy that continues to shape our community today.
After his time at St Patrick’s, Mr Noonan took up a role with Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools (MACS), where he continued to serve Catholic education with passion, dedication, and integrity.
Mr Noonan faced his recent illness with immense bravery, grace, and the tenacity that so many of us came to admire in him. His strength during this time was a true reflection of the character we knew so well—compassionate, determined, and full of hope.
He leaves behind his beloved wife, Anne, and their two children, Melanie and Ben. We extend our heartfelt condolences and ongoing prayers to his family during this difficult time. We know the entire St Patrick’s community joins in mourning this loss and giving thanks for Mr Noonan’s life and the profound difference he made.
As we continue to navigate the grief of losing another deeply valued staff member, we remain committed to the emotional and spiritual wellbeing of every student and family. Children may respond to this news in various ways depending on their age, level of understanding, and past experiences with loss. Gentle reassurance, open conversations, and a listening ear are important at this time. Our staff are here to support your child, and I encourage you to reach out if you have any concerns about how they are coping. Resources have been attached to assist you in having supportive conversations at home.
Mr Noonan's Funeral Details are as follows:
Requeim Mass for the Repose of the Soul of Tim Noonan will be held at:
St. Simons The Apostle Catholic Church
2 Taylors Ln, Rowville, VIC, 3178
Thursday, 31st July, 2025 - 2.00pm
Following the Mass, Tim will be laid to rest at:
Springvale Botanical Cemetery
600 Princes Hwy, Springvale at 3.30pm
The Quay, Section U, Grave 007
Following the burial, Tim's family warmly invite you to join them for refreshments and recollections at the Clarence Reardon Function Centre, within the grounds of the cemetery.
As we come together and draw strength from our loving God, we ask that His grace be with the Noonan family and with our St Patrick’s family in this time of sorrow.
May Mr Noonan rest in peace, and may his family find comfort in the love and support of the community he served so faithfully.
With deepest sympathy,
Pat Berlingeri
Principal – St Patrick’s School
Protective Behaviours and Sex Ed
This term St. Patrick's School will be providing classroom sessions for students (Prep - Year 6) centred around protective behaviours. These include: keeping ourselves safe, body parts and listening to what our body is telling us.
Our presenter and facilitator is Mrs. Sue Pain who has worked extensively at St. Patrick's School over the past few years. Protective behaviours sessions will be held in Week 5 and Week 6 of this term during the school day.
Attached below is a more indepth description of content presented at school.
There will also be an online parent and family sessions for Sex Ed.
The online Parent Information evening is scheduled for:
Thursday 31st July, 7pm - 8pm. (Next week)
All parents are encouraged to attend. An audiri message and link has been sent to parents today regarding this.
The online Family Sex Ed sessions will be offered on:
Thursday 7th August
Year 3 & 4 Families - 6pm - 7pm
Year 5 & 6 Families - 7:15pm - 8:15pm
The online booking link will be sent out via Audiri next week.
Grandparents Morning and Mass
On Tuesday 29th July we will be holding our annual Grandparents Day Mass and classroom visits. We have changed the format based on feedback from last year so we will be trialling a later start to ease the pressure of arriving early and being too rushed to visit classrooms.
10:00am - 11:00am - Grandparents to visit classrooms to see the students in action.
11:00am - 11:50am - Morning Tea in the hall for Grandparents
(Featuring a presentation from the Senior and Junior school choirs)
12:00pm - 1:00pm - Whole School Grandparents Day Mass in the Church
Please note that Families in Prep, Year 1 and Year 2 are asked to bring a plate of food to share on the day. Food can be taken directly to the Hall in the morning.
Year 4 Bike Ed Training
The dates for our Year 4 Bike Ed training will be:
Tuesday 26th August & Wednesday 27th August
Tuesday 9th September & Wednesday 10th September
Tuesday 16th September & Wednesday 17th September
Student will need a roadworthy bike and helmet for these sessions.
The dates for the Year 4 Bike Ed camp are Wednesday 26th November - Friday 28th November.
Junior Playground Update
Construction of our new Junior Playground began this week, and it has been exciting to see this long-awaited project nearing completion. I would like to extend my sincere thanks to Danny Benoiton for his tireless work in preparing the site for this wonderful addition to our school.
I’ve included some progress photos below. The playground is on schedule to be completed by the end of next week.
Baby News
Congratulations to Mrs Bridget Troup and her husband Lachie on the arrival of Heidi Grace Troup. She was born on 8th July, 2025. Mum and baby are doing very well.
Prep 100 Days of School
Tomorrow marks a very special occassion for our prep students. It is their official 100 days of school celebration. Well done to our Prep staff - Teachers and Learning Suppurt Officers for such a successful start to our students' education at Primary school. We will be acknowledging our Prep Students in assembly on Friday.
School Holiday works completed
Over the school holidays our maintenance program was in full swing. We have completed the following scope of works to the school facilities:
- Full removal and tidy up of the old chicken coop area
- Stump removal around the school grounds
- Painting the fence on Mitchell st
- Retaining wall on Mitchell st fence for new playground mulch
- Painting of the mezzanine floor & stairs and classrooms (Year 3LM and Year 4AE)
- Re-carpeting Year 4 & 5 Classrooms (Year 4KL, Year 4EC, Year 5SB and Year 5MH)
- New A/C units installed in Year 4KL and Year 1JM
- Installation of 81' TV screens in Year 3LM, Year 4KL, Year 4AE, Year 4EC, Year 5MH and Year 5SB (Year 5ID, Year 6NM, Year 6LS and Year 6MH to happen later this year
- Hall floor sand and polish
- Out of Hours care kitchen painting and repairs
- Repair and relocation to the safety netting on the school oval
Special thanks to Danny Benoiton for all of his work in this area coordinating trades and services as well as his own work.
School Closure Day for Term 3
My apologies for the confusion around the school closure day in Term 3. The correct date is Monday 25th August. Out of hours care will operate on this day on site.
School Calendar
Please use the following google link to add the school calendar to your own calendar for ease of information exchange. School Google Calendar HERE.
God Bless
Pat Berlingeri
Principal