Dear Parents and Carers,

As we draw near to the celebration of Christmas, I would like to offer my warmest greetings to all our students, families, staff, and friends of St. Patrick’s. This is a season that reminds us of hope, peace, and the deep joy found in the birth of Jesus.

Amid the busyness that often comes with this time of year, I encourage everyone to take a moment to reflect on the true gift of Christmas — God’s love made known to us through Christ. This sacred season invites us to slow down, open our hearts, and share kindness, generosity, and compassion with those around us.

I remain incredibly grateful for the strength and spirit of our St. Patrick’s community. The way our families, staff, and students work together to foster a faith-filled environment where learning and service flourish is truly something to celebrate.

May this Christmas bring you renewed peace and joy, and may the coming year be filled with hope, good health, and many blessings.

On behalf of all the staff and myself, I wish each of you a holy and joy-filled Christmas and a wonderful New Year. May the light of Christ continue to guide our journey together.

2026 Staffing Schedule

Principal: Mr Pat Berlingeri

Deputy Principal /Learning Diversity Leader: Mrs Joelle Diakrousis

Deputy Principal / Learning & Teaching Leader: Mr Anthony Speranza

Religious Education Leader: Mrs Kathryn Ady

Literacy & Intervention Leader: Mrs Bianca Latto

Mathematics Leader: Mrs Charlotte Spence

STEM Leader: Mr James Daidone

eLearning Leader: Mr Brodie Ross

Staff Inductions Leader: Mrs Sue Benoiton

Community Leader: Mrs Susan Williams

Social Media Leader: Miss Nikahla Short

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Classroom Teachers:

Prep CS Charlotte Spence (Tu-F), Emily Thorley* (M)

Prep NS Nikahla Short

Prep LS Laura Smith

YEAR 1KA Kathryn Ady (W-F), Bianca Daidone (M-Tu)

YEAR 1JM Jacqui Mendel

YEAR 1TC Tess Campigli

YEAR 2KP Kerrie Presnell (Tu-F), Susan Williams (M)

YEAR 2SC Sarah Crough

YEAR 2SM Sophie Mackey

YEAR 3EL Elizabeth (Liz) Lamb

YEAR 3LM Liana Mackay (M, W-F), Emily Thorley* (Tu)

YEAR 3NM Nathan Mayberry

YEAR 4CL Cathy Lansdowne

YEAR 4DM Dianne McNicholas (W-F), Maria Scalzo (M-Tu)

YEAR 4KL Kristi Lenton

YEAR 5SB Sue Benoiton

YEAR 5MH Millie Harris

YEAR 5CD Courtney Day

YEAR 6MH Matt Hale

YEAR 6EP Eloise Pearson (Tu-F), Brodie Ross & James Daidone (M)

YEAR 6FH Fiona Hossack

*Isabelle Douglas (T1)

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Specialist Roles:

eLearning Brodie Ross

STEM: James Daidone

L.O.T.E. (Italian) Marianne Bassily

Performing Arts: Susan Williams

Physical Education: Colin Edwards

Visual Arts: Jennifer Brown

School Counsellor: Catholic Care (Wednesday's)

Intervention: Bianca Latto

Support Teachers: Isabelle Douglas (T1), Emily Thorley (T2-T4), Susan Williams,

Maria Scalzo, Bianca Daidone, Brodie Ross,

James Daidone, Stephanie Hulse (T1), Ellie Connell (T1)

Administration: Christine McMahon, Nicole Mackenzie.

Finance: Ann-Louise Easton

Classroom Support Megan Buck, Karen Beyrooti, Kris Gleeson, Kylie Scanlon, Joanna Sison, Amanda Lalor, Renee Reed, Marley Cormick, Christabel Vas, Vanessa Turner, Carol Opie, Nicole Mackenzie.

Library Officer: Karen Beyrooti

Groundsman: Danny Benoiton

nForma Parent Portal - School Reports

Dear Parents,

The St Patrick’s School reports will again be accessed electronically on Friday 12th December 2025. If you created an nForma parent account last semester you can click on the link below and log in with your school registered email and password.

https://portal.nforma.com.au/login

New families can click on the links below for instructions on how to create an account and log into the new Parent Portal for the first time. There is also a video guide should you require it.

PORTAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR PARENTS

HELP VIDEO

Please ensure when creating an account you use the same email you have registered with the school.

The Portal can be accessed via computer or you can download the new ‘nForma for Parents’ APP on the Play Store or App Store.

Click here for instructions on how to download the APP

For prompt viewing of your child/ren’s report please ensure you create an account or download the APP before Friday 12th of December.

If there are any issues or difficulties when creating your account please email office@spmentone.catholic.edu.au

P & F Christmas Breakfast

Our annual Christmas breakfast is on for Tuesday 16th December from 7:30am - 8:45am.

Booking details are listed on th P & F Page of this newsletter and also below.

Parents and Friends Dates for 2026

Term 1 - Tuesday 10th February - 7:30pm

Term 2 - Tuesday 28th April - 7:30pm

Term 3 - Tuesday 28th July - 7:30pm

Term 4 - Tuesday 10th November - AGM - 7:00pm

School Advisory Council Dates for 2026

Term 1 - Wednesday 11th February - 7:00pm

Term 2 - Wednesday 6th May - 7:00pm

Term 3 - Wednesday 12th August - 7:00pm

Term 4 - Wednesday 18th November - AGM - 7:00pm

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.

Please find attached below the 2026 School Calendar. Please note that there are still a few events to be finalised and they have TBC or TBA after them.

God Bless

Pat Berlingeri

Principal

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