From the Principal

School Fees 2020

It is the school’s usual practice to increase school fees each year in line with recommended CPI. However, for the 2020 school year school fees will remain at the 2019 rate because of the impact that drought and fire is having on our families, farms and businesses. I thank Monsignor Ted Wilkes for his advice and support in regards to the decision to hold school fees at their current level for next year.

Thank You - Liz & Chloe

I would like to thank Liz Turner & Chloe Hoy, our canteen coordinators for all of the hours you have put into the Canteen this year. It is a wonderful service and financial support to the school.

To all the wonderful volunteer parents that have given up their time throughout the year, I thank you for providing the children with this wonderful service.

International Day of People with Disabilities

3rd December

The International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) is a United Nations sanctioned day,

celebrated annually on 3rd December. It aims to increase accessibility and inclusion for people with disability, as well as celebrating their achievements and contributions.

Christmas Carols 10th December

Thank you Mrs Flanagan for organising the St Pat's children to sing at the Carols by Candlelight on the 10th December. BBQ 6pm & Carols to commence at 7:30pm.  Children are asked to wear Christmas Colours. 

Movie Day - 16th December

On Monday the 16th December the whole school will travel to Armidale to watch the movie, 'The Queen's Corgi' (Comedy/Animation). This is our end of year celebration/activity.

The cost of the bus & movie will be covered by the school as a drought & fire wellbeing gift to the children & our families. A permission note will be sent home next week with details of the excursion.

Music 2020

NECOM is considering the opportunity to offer individual lessons for students in Year 5 or 6 in 2020 who have a woodwind instrument. Watch this space for further information on 2020 private woodwind instrument lessons from the NECOM music teacher!

End of Year Performance & Presentation Evening

This year we will have  a whole school Creative Arts production,

"The Star" on 11th December, at 6pm in the Anglican Hall. 

The students are busy practising for the performance and it is shaping up to be a great presentation of talent from our school! 

Following the performance we will have the 2019 Presentation of Awards and Graduation Certificates  for Year 6.

Thank you parents for organising  the costumes required for the performance.

Friday 6th December - Speeches for 2020 Student Leadership Positions

Mrs Walters is working with the senior students on their speeches for Friday the 6th December.

Student leaders for 2020 will be announced at the end of Year Performance & Presentation Evening - 11th December.

Semester 2 Reports

Thank you to all teachers for working on the Semester 2 Reports. The reports will be posted home at the end of next week.