From the Principal

Welcome Back to Term 4

I hope you had a great break from the school routine. 

Term 4 is always busy with many exciting end of year activities to look forward to. Please look out for our Term 4 dates on the What's On Page in the newsletter.

MY PILGRIMAGE TO IRELAND - Come & See Jn 1:39

During the holidays I was very privileged  to attend the CSO Pilgrmage to Ireland to walk in the footsteps of the founders of the religious orders in the Armidale Diocese. 

The pilgrimage offered me the opportunity to come to know the history of St Patrick & Sister Catherine McAuley the founder of the Sisters of Mercy, both important influences on our Church and School in Walcha.

To follow the path of our founders, to see firsthand the places where they lived and worked was an amazing opportunity for my personal renewal. My personal growth and knowledge that has taken place through the many encounters with witness while on the pilgrimage, has renewed my desire to continue the mission of our founders .

Cheese & Wine Evening- POSTPONED

Due to clash of events for many families we have postponed the Wine & Cheese Evening on Friday 25th October & a new date is to be advised.

The P & F along with the School Advisory Council wanted to host a non fundraising event -  A Wine & Cheese Night,  for St Patrick's families to gather together to support each other in the difficult times of the drought. 

Wine, beer & cheese to be provided with good friendship and support during this difficult season for the adults. With a Sausage Sizzle for the children while they play games at the Tennis Club.

A discussion on the new date will take place on Monday night at the P & F meeting.

NAIDOC Celebrations

Thank you to our School Captains and our Aboriginal Students who represented St Patrick's school at the Amaroo Local Lands Council  flag raising ceremony and the naming of the Middle Street Bridge, after a local elder Aunty Shirley Davison on Friday 27th September. 

Parent Teacher Interviews

Thank you to the parents & teachers for the Semester 2  interviews and for setting goals for Term 4.

Year 5 & 6 Excursion

Year 5 & 6 are having a great time at the Coffs Adventure Centre. 

Thank you to Mrs Walters, Mrs Makeham & Mr Paul Pittman for taking the children to Coffs. You can see some photos on the News from around the School page in the newsletter.

Good Luck Jack!

This Friday Jack Healey will compete at the Polding Athletics carnival in Sydney. We wish Jack all the best in his two events. Safe travels and we look forward to hearing your results.

P & F and SAC AGM - November

Thank you to our parents who kindly give their time to attend meetings to assist with our school events.

In November we will be holding the AGM for both the P & F  and the SAC.

Please consider nominating for one of these committees. Nominations will be called two weeks before the meetings.

Summer Uniform

Thank you for making sure the children have returned to school in their summer uniform.

Our Uniform Page in the newsletter has an order form if you need any new uniform items.

If you would like to see if the clothing pool has any items your child needs please contact Mrs Pittman in the school office.

School Fees

Thank you for your commitment to paying the fees. The final payment  for 2019 is now overdue. Please contact Mrs Anthea Macpherson (School Financial Officer) if you have any questions about your school fee notice.