St Patrick's Day Mass - Cathedral

Our Year 6 school and charism leaders joined Mrs Moss and Mrs Sleishman at Mass at St Mary's Cathedral on St Patrick's Day. Many of he students were in awe of their surroundings and thoroughly enjoyed Bishop Brady's homily and listening to the St Mary's Cathedral School Choir.

Congratulations to Isabelle and Olivia for representing our school so beautifully in their Irish Dancing dresses while doing the offertory.

Nano Nagle Value: LOVE

This term the WHOLE school will be focussing on the Nano Nagle value of LOVE.

Our students follow our school rules of Be Safe, Be Respectful and Be Responsible. Students are reminded to follow these rules while showing LOVE, Love for their friends and teachers, Love for their environment, Love for learning, Love in God etc

You will notice that one of our class awards handed out at assembly will be for a student showing the value of LOVE in that week. Teachers are also handing out tokens on the playground to students showing the value of LOVE In their interactions on the playground.

Term 1 Liturgical Calendar

Project Compassion

The class with the most money in their Project Compassion box on Monday 31st March will all receive a Zooper Dooper!

We will collect and count the money again on Friday 11th April and again, the class will the highest amount raised will receive a Zooper Dooper at lunchtime!

Project Compassion donation boxes have been distributed to classes for students to add any loose change they might have and want to contribute to this worthy cause.

FAMILY EDUCATOR NEWS

Easter Egg Raffle

On Wednesday, 26 March, each child took home a book of 10 raffle tickets, priced at $1.00 each or $10.00 per book.

There is no obligation to buy, but please return any unsold tickets to the office or your child’s teacher.

If you do purchase raffle tickets please place the money and the ticket stubs in an envelope, clearly marked, ‘Easter Raffle.’ Each ticket must have your family name and class written clearly on it. If you have sold the tickets to people outside of your immediate family, please make sure you include their name and contact details.

Please return ticket stubs and payments to the school office no later than Tuesday, 01 April. Ensure any unsold tickets are also returned by this date.

The raffle will be drawn during the assembly on Friday, 04 April, with proceeds supporting Caritas Australia’s Project Compassion appeal.

Thank you in advance for your generosity.

Stations of the Cross - For Parents & Students

Jubilee 2025 - Pilgrims of Hope

Last week, I came across a fantastic 90 second YouTube clip that explains the Jubilee Year . It provides all the essential information in a time-effective way that's super easy to digest. I think it's perfect for anyone curious about the topic, but short on time. I highly recommend checking it out!

https://youtube.com/shorts/3NNR_DwVj8Y?si=uKRNSjXjLYJcz6mz

Play Group

Please join Mrs. Woodhouse in the Library for playgroup on Tuesday mornings from

9.00 am - 10.15 am:

Week 9 - 01 April

Week 10 - 08 April

Nano’s Lanterns Community Meal Service

St. Patrick’s Catholic Primary School was founded over 100 years ago by the Mercy Sisters. In 1950, the Presentation Sisters took on the care of the school, faithfully serving until the establishment of Sydney Catholic Schools. Today, we continue to embrace and uphold the charisms they imparted, honouring their legacy of education, service, and compassion within our community.

Last year, we celebrated the 150th anniversary of the Presentation Sisters' arrival in Australia. Inspired by their founder, Nano Nagle - affectionately known as the ‘Lady with the Lantern’- we introduced a community meal service called Nano’s Lanterns.

Nano’s Lanterns provides support to members of our school community facing difficult times - whether it’s coping with the loss of a loved one, illness or injury, financial hardship, or simply feeling overwhelmed. It also serves as a way to celebrate joyous occasions, such as welcoming a new baby, when an extra helping hand can make all the difference.

We are seeking compassionate families willing to prepare a home-cooked meal or snack when a need arises. Volunteers will be contacted as requests come in, and all meals will be delivered to the school in disposable containers to ease any burden on the recipients.

Anyone who has ever received a home-cooked meal during a challenging time knows that it’s about more than just the food, it’s about knowing that someone is thinking of you, praying for you, and reaching out with kindness. A simple meal can be a profound act of love, a reminder that we are part of a caring community. This initiative beautifully reflects Jesus’ commandment: “Love your neighbour as yourself.” (Matthew 22:39)

To ensure a structure and privacy for the meals recipients, meal drop-offs will take place exclusively on Tuesdays during term time and only when meals are needed. The identities of both those preparing and receiving meals will remain strictly confidential.

If you would like to be part of Nano’s Lanterns, please register your family by clicking the link below:

Registration Form

Together, we can bring Nano Nagle’s motto, "Deeds, not words” to life, offering light and support to others.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

*The people receiving and making the meal will be kept private

*You will be called no later than Friday afternoon to make a meal/snack for the following Tuesday.

*When you are asked to make a meal/snack, please deliver it to the office of St Patrick's, Catholic Primary School by 9.30 am on TUESDAY.

*Where possible, can all meals be delivered to the school in foil/plastic disposable containers. This takes pressure off the recipients returning dishes/crockery/Tupperware.

*PLEASE LABEL MEAL: Main ingredients, date cooked, and how to reheat

*There is one meal drop-off day (TUESDAY) each week and only when meals are needed.

*You will be asked to make one meal/snack depending on the preference you indicated on the registration form.

*Nano’s Lanterns only runs during the school term. You may only be asked to provide a meal or snack 1-3 times per year.

You may receive a message from the school office phone or my mobile requesting a meal.

MEAL IDEAS:

*Cooked chicken Schnitzel in plastic containers to reheat. Mixed salad & bread rolls.

*Beef/chicken Casserole with a microwave pouch/cups of rice or a separate container of cooked rice.

*Lasagne with salad and garlic bread

*Mild curry with a microwave pouch/cups of rice or a separate container of cooked rice.

*Mexican Wraps. Wraps in a packet, salad, cooked Mexican mince or chicken filling, sour cream.

*Fried rice and cooked chicken

*Shepherds or cottage Pie and cooked veggies.

*Bolognese sauce. Uncooked pasta, garlic bread and salad.

*Hamburgers. Cooked patties, cheese slices, salad and bread rolls.

*Baked pasta casserole. Ready for baking or baked (ready for reheat).

*Chicken/Beef Pies and veggies

*Soup and fresh bread rolls.

*Slow cook casseroles with a microwave pouch/cups of rice or a separate container of cooked rice.

*Meatballs in sauce and uncooked pasta.

*Stir fry noodle and beef/chicken (ready to reheat)

*Meatloaf with salad.

*Beef Stroganoff with a microwave pouch/cups of rice or a separate container of cooked rice.

*Quiche and salad

SNACKS:

Snacks are included in each esky that goes home and can be used by the families for special treats for the kids, afternoon teas, lunch boxes – they are a lovely ‘comfort food’ for all members of the family!

*HOMEMADE cakes, muffins, cupcakes, slices, banana bread, cookies, etc.

EXTRAS: We would also love boxes of chocolates or special treats to add to the eskies for dessert.

If you know of anyone who would benefit from a Nano's Lanterns delivery or if you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at ann.woodhouse01@syd.catholic.edu.au.

Men Alive Weekend

St Patrick's Sutherland Soccer Come and Try