Deputy Principals' Report
Dear Families,
Tomorrow is our Annual Walk Safely to School Day. There will be 3 meeting points set up around Mentone, please see the page further on in the newsletter for all details. We would love to see as many students as possible involved! The students will receive a piece of fruit after their walk courtesy and with thanks to the Manariti family.
Active travel to school is a great way to sneak in extra exercise, prime the brain for attention and learning, and improve wellbeing and mood. Less reliance on cars also improves congestion and our impact on the environment.
Many families and students already actively travel to school, and we hope that tomorrow might be the kick start of some new habits for other families!
Warm Regards,Deputy Principals: Joelle Diakrousis and Anthony Speranza
School Winter Uniforms
All students are now required to be in their full school winter uniform. It is an expectation that winter shirts are tucked in at all times and that the correct shoes are also worn.
Thank you for your cooperation in maintaining our school’s high standard of presentation.
St Patrick’s is a Nut-Safe School
At St Patrick’s, the health and safety of our students is our top priority. We are a nut-safe school, which means we ask all families to avoid sending any food items that contain nuts or nut products.
This is to protect students in our care who have anaphyalxis or severe allergies, which can be life-threatening. Even trace amounts of nuts can cause serious reactions.
Please do not send the following items to school:
- Peanut butter or Nutella sandwiches
- Muesli bars or snack bars containing nuts
- Cakes, biscuits, or slices with nuts
- Trail mix or any snack packs containing nuts
- Satay or nut-based sauces in lunches
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in keeping our school environment safe for all students.
If you have any questions or concerns about food safety or lunchbox options, please don’t hesitate to contact the school.
No Dogs on School Grounds
We kindly remind all families that dogs are not permitted on the school property at any time.
While we understand that many children love seeing pets at drop-off and pick-up, for the safety and comfort of all students, staff, and families, we ask that all dogs remain outside the school gates. This includes even the most well-behaved and friendly pets.
If you do bring your dog with you during school drop-off or pick-up times, please ensure they are kept on a lead and remain outside the school boundary.
Chess Tutiton
Registrations are open for the Term 2 Chess Club, which takes place on Wednesdays at recess. A minimum number of students are required for the club to take place, so if you are thinking of participating or continuing from last term please see the information below or website chessforschools.com.au to register.
Random Acts of Kindness
We would like to extend our heartfelt congratulations to the following students for their outstanding display of kindness and compassion towards others. Your willingness to support, encourage, and uplift those around you has set a wonderful example for our entire school community. It’s incredibly inspiring to see students across different year levels go out of their way to make others feel valued, included, and respected.
Your acts of kindness—whether through small gestures or significant efforts—are powerful reminders of the positive impact we can all have. Thank you for embodying the values that make our school a welcoming and caring place for everyone. Keep up the amazing work!
Week 4
Teagan P. (2IL) and Mia R. (2IL) For keeping our school beautiful.