Principal's Report
Dear Parents and Carers,
At the end of this week, I will be embarking on a rich professional learning experience in the Northern Territory with the Peninsula Principals Network. This journey will provide us with an invaluable opportunity to deepen our own personal understanding of our First Nations People, their unique culture, and their enduring traditions. Immersing ourselves in the rich heritage and diverse practices of Indigenous communities, we aim to gain a profound appreciation of their history, knowledge, and perspectives. I look forward to sharing this learning with staff and students next term and am grateful to Mrs Joelle Diakrousis who will be stepping into the role of Acting Principal for the last six days of term.
School Reports - New nForma Portal
The St Patrick’s School reports will again be accessed electronically from Friday 21st June 2024. nForma has since been updated and there is now a new way to log in and access your child/ren’s report. There will be instructions sent out via Audiri on how to create an account and log into the new nForma Parent Portal.
The Portal is best accessed via a computer however a mobile app is currently being developed and should be released soon.
Year 4 Bike Ed Program and Camp
Next Term our Year 4 students will be participating in a Bike Ed and Road safety program. There will be classroom work to discuss road safety and a practical Bike Ed program on the school grounds on the following dates:
- Monday 29th July
- Tuesday 30th July
- Monday 5th August
- Tuesday 6th August
- Monday 12th August
- Tuesday 13th August
Student will need a roadworthy bike and helmet during these sessions. At our most recent School Advisory Council meeting it was also agreed that the Year 4 Bike Ed camp would proceed in Term 4. The dates for this camp are Wednesday 6th November - Friday 8th November.
An information letter was sent out to Year 4 parents yesterday with additional information regarding this exciting new program.
SCR Project - New School House Names and Logos
I have been working with the Year 6 SRC Captains over the past few weeks and we have come up with a proposal for our house colours to have a name and logo, based on our school crest (located on our school website).
I present the following information that the the SRC have been working through the past few weeks.
Red House - Tara (Cauldron and the Fire)
Green House - Brigid (The Lamp of Knowledge)
Gold House - Stella (The Morning Star)
Blue House - Lorica (The Water and the Dove)
Parent/Teacher Exchange
The next round of Parent/Teacher exchanges will occur on Monday 24th June and Wednesday 26th June in the school hall. The booking link was sent out to families on Tuesday 11th June via Audiri. Please note that if you have PSG meetings or Enhancement meetings for your child they take the place of the Parent/Teacher exchange meeting. Additional booking links will be sent out for these meetings.
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.
Kilbreda Visit
On Wednesday this week our Year 5 students were invited to watch the Junior presention of Frozen at Kilbreda. I was fortunate to attend this presentaiton as well. I was very imporessed with the standard of acting and singing by the Year 7, 8 and 9 Students. My thanks to Ms Nicole Mangelsdorf (Principal of Kilbreda) for the very generous invitation extended to our school to attend this exciting event.
Canteen Update
The Canteen will be offering a special menu on Tuesday 25th of June. Please note orders will close at 8am Monday 24th June in the morning and the Menu will be up from Wednesday this week.
If your child has a lunch order and will be away ill on that day, please contact Anna on 0450 079 313 the day before and the order can be cancelled or at 9.00 a.m. on the day they are absent and it can be transferred to another day. Otherwise the order will proceed.
God Bless,
Pat Berlingeri
Principal