Mr Hyatt
Farewell 2023!
By the time the newsletter has been sent home, all of the students will be enjoying the very first hour of their school holidays and I have to admit that I am very jealous of them as I don't finish until Tuesday afternoon. However, I know good times must come to an end and when the bell went at 3.00pm earlier this afternoon, there were tears, joy, relief as well as several mixed emotions expressed by both the students and staff. I had to have a box of tissues on standby.
The year 2023 has truly been remarkable! As I take a moment to contemplate, I am in awe of the achievements our school community has accomplished. I want to express my gratitude to every one of you for your unwavering support, valuable advice, and invaluable guidance. Without your contributions, our students would not have had the chance to attain the remarkable number of accomplishments they have achieved. I extend my heartfelt thanks to all of you for being an integral part of our team, which plays a significant role in making St Patrick's an exceptional school and, in my humble opinion, the finest school in NSW.
We farewell the Year 6 students, knowing that St Patrick's Primary has prepared these students well for Secondary School. Farewell to Hamish, Tylar, Olivia, Annie, Nate, Lachie, Mary and Addison.
To the Year 6 families who leave us at the end of 2023, after a long association, we wish you well. Farewell & thank you to the Foster-Wall family.
We also say farewell to Teddy Healey and his family as we wish them all of the best in their future endeavours.
We also bid farewell to Mrs Healey as she will be commencing her new role at St Agnes Primary School at Port Macquarie next year.
To all of our beloved families, I extend my heartfelt wishes for love and tranquility, embodying the essence of Christmas, along with a prosperous and joyous new year!
2023 Presentation Night Awards - See the following page for the award winners from last week
Staffing for 2024
It has taken some time but all of the staffing has been sorted and finalised for the 2024 academic year. Listed below are most of the staffing arrangements for next year.
Kindergarten - Ms Wilson and Mrs Hoy (1 day a week)
Year 1 / 2 Mrs Flanagan and Mrs Hoy (1 day a week)
Year 3 / 4 Miss Cattelini
Year 5/ 6 Mrs Davey and Mr Hyatt (1 day a week)
Mathematics Specialist Teacher Coordinator - Ms Wilson (1 day per week)
Mrs Makeham- Leader of Pedagogy and Release Teacher
Mrs Hoy- Release Teacher (1 day a week)
My Hyatt - Principal, Religious Education Coordinator, and Wednesday in Year 5-6
IST-Mrs Kym Didlick-Godwin (every Wednesday)
Congratulations to the School Leaders for 2024
As I mentioned last week, I really find it hard to announce who are our official leaders for the 2024 academic year as I know all of our future Year 6 students are considered leaders of the school and are expected to be positive role models for the school community. Some of the positions hold special responsibilities such as representing the school at events such as Diocesan Masses, Remembrance Day & ANZAC Day.
School Captains 2024 – Lilah Tate & Angus Fletcher
Sport House Captains Red -Albert Green & Blue - Henry Blomfield
School Leaders- Bentley Brennan, Grace Curtis and Emily Zorgdrager
Best wishes for 2024.
Dates for Term 1, 2024
The official start date for the 2024 school year will be Thursday 1st February 2024 for all students in Years 1 - 6.
Kindergarten will commence Tuesday 6th February 2024 following Best Start Assessments.
Back to school essentials 2024
All students in Years 3-6 in 2024 are encouraged to have a small pencil case with basic supplies to be used in the classroom next year. Items may include 12 x coloured pencils,
2 x lead pencils, a pencil sharpener, and an eraser.
Contacting Your Child's Teacher
Teachers welcome contact from parents, if you need to talk with staff please either contact the class teacher by phoning the school – 67772328 or email the school at spwadmin@arm.catholic.edu.au.