Principal's Report
Dear Parents,
This week, I had the privilege of accompanying our Year 6 students for three days whilst they have been on their week long camp in Canberra, where they had the opportunity to explore all that the city has to offer.
I would like to extend my heartfelt congratulations to the students for their exemplary behaviour and outstanding manners throughout the trip. We received numerous compliments from our presenters and guides regarding the students' thoughtful questions and active engagement. They truly represented the St. Patrick's community with pride and distinction. We even got to meet the Governer General - Sam Mostyn whilst visiting Government House!
A special thank you goes to the dedicated staff who supported and cared for the students throughout the week: Mr. Matt Hale, Mrs. Bridget Troup, Miss Laura Smith, Mr. Nathan Mayberry, Mrs. Bianca Latto, Mrs. Christabel Vas, Miss Amelie Foster, and Mr. Richardson Hach. Their commitment and teamwork ensured a smooth and enjoyable experience for all.
School Closure Days
Next Thursday 6th March and Friday 7th March are school closure days for the staff to attend our annual conference. Monday 10th March is the Labour Day Public Holiday. There will not be a newsletter next week due to the school closure days. Out of Hours Care full day service will be running on these days. Please book through the usual methods.
St. Patrick's Festival
Save the date for our annual St. Patrick's Day Festival - Friday 21st March! It is going to be an exciting event for our community. The festival will begin at 4pm (after pick up in the afternoon) and will conclude at 8pm.
We have an exciting list of rides and activities for young and old to enjoy!
Wristbands can again be pre-purchased prior to the date which is great value for our adventure seekers. Trybooking link for wrist bands: https://www.trybooking.com/CZJOV
Dunking Machine at St. Pat's Festival
Have you ever wanted to dunk your school Principal or Deputy Principals? Perhaps different staff members? Live every students dream and come along to the dunking machine at St. Pat's Festival on Friday 21st March. Who will be the lucky student to dunk the PRINCIPAL at the end of assembly (3:15pm) in front of the whole school on Friday 21st March?!?
Casual Clothes Day
Monday 3rd March is a casual clothes day for all students. All students who come in casual clothes are expected to bring in a $2 coin to be collected in the classrooms. These proceeds will go directly to our St. Patrick's P&F Festival.
Shrove Tuesday and Ash Wednesday
Next Tuesday 4th March the P & F association will be providing a pancake for every student in the school for Shrove Tuesday. Please check your audiri messages for details.
On Wednesday 5th March the whole school will be attending the Ash Wednesday Mass at 9:15am. All parents are warmly invited to attend with us.
Sibling - Prep 2025 Enrolments and Open Days
Can I please remind all Families who will have a Prep Student in 2026 to submit their enrolment paperwork ASAP. Sibling enrolment interviews will occur at the end of Term 1.
Please check our enrolment timeline below.
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