Farewell St Patrick's from Mrs Burton Thank you for 2018-2021!

This will be my last newsletter as Principal of St Pat's. It is hard to believe the end of the 2021 school year is almost here, and that I wont be at St Pat's next year.

I have been truly blessed to be the Principal of this amazing school. I am very proud of all the children’s at St Pat’s and their achievements. I know the children and St Pat's will continue to excel in everything they do. I will be keeping an eye on you from Armidale next year.

To the amazing staff at St Pat’s THANK YOU for everything you do every day. Our school is blessed to have wonderful people, and I am richer for having worked with you.

To Monsignor Ted for your ongoing support and direction over the past four years, thank you.

Thank you to the 2021staff and everyone that I have worked with over the last four years - thank you for your friendship, support and commitment to ensure our school is a place of excellence.

Mrs Makeham, Mrs Flanagan, Mrs Riley, Mrs Healey, Mrs Davey, My Hyatt, Mrs Hoy, Mrs Harrison, Mrs Pittman, Mrs Rizzi, Murray & Dot Blake, Monsignor Ted Wilkes.

Thank you to all of our St Pat's families - your support during for the past four years has been tremendous. I can't thank you enough for your support and friendship. Thank you to the P&F and SAC who work tirelessly for the school. Congratulations to the P & F on your very successful fundraising events, especially the Long Lunch! I look forward to the P & F invitation to the opening to the school play equipment on the top oval!

Most importantly thank you to the St Pat's students... you are all wonderful. Every day I have enjoyed coming to school to watch you learn and grow. Thank you for the joy you bring every day to St Pat's. St pat's students are AMAZING!

I thank all of the St Patrick’s community for the wonderful support over the last 4 years. I have loved being your Principal and I will miss you all very much. I will always hold you in my heart and remember you in my prayers. Thank you for letting me be a part of your journey.

Not only am I finishing at the end of the year with our Yr 6 students but also is Mrs Jayne Riley.

Mrs Riley is going to finish her full time teaching career and semi retire, taking on casual teaching in Walcha, Uralla & Armidale. In 2011 Mrs Riley started working at St Patrick’s Walcha where she has held the positions of classroom teacher from Kindergarten to Year 4 and in 2015 the Religious Education Coordinator. We congratulate Mrs Riley on your 10 years at St Pat’s and your 35 years of service to Catholic Education in the Armidale Diocese. We thank you Mrs Riley for your very gentle caring nature, your professional and spiritual manner which you have shared with St Pat’s & all of the schools you have worked in for 35 years. May God bless you for your service Mrs Riley.

Thank you for your support St Pat's.

Farewell from Yr 6, Mrs Riley & Mrs Burton. xxx

End of Year Liturgy

Please join us by Zoom for the End of Year Liturgy tomorrow.

Friday 10th December - End of Year Liturgy & Yr 6 Farewell (Families to view by Zoom 12:30pm)

Permission Note - MOVIE 15th Dec

Please make sure you have returned the permission note for

Wednesday 15th December- Last day for students for 2021 -Movies in Armidale

Semester 2 Reports

Our Semester 2 reports were sent home on Tuesday via Compass & mail. Please phone the school Office if you require a phone call from your child's teacher about the report.

Christmas Spirit - Mini Vinnies

Please remember to support our Christmas appeal for those less fortunate. Students are asked to bring some Festive Food for our hamper donations to St Vincent de Paul. Our donations go to the local Vinnies to support people in the Walcha community to have a great Christmas.

2021 Presentation Assembly

2021 Presentation Assembly was held today.

Congratulations to all children for your excellent growth this year. Special congratulations to the children who received awards today for 2021. it was lovely to be able to acknowledge our student's hard work and dedication in yet another challenging year.

Congratulations to the School Leaders for 2022

This week, our Year 5 students gave their leadership speeches and they are to be commended on their efforts. All Year 5 / 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. We all hope that 2022 has less restrictions and our students will, once again, be able to attend these important events.

School Captains 2022 – Sarah Swanton & Hugo Blomfield

Sport House Captains Red - Casey Crossman & Blue - Connor Imberger

Vice Sport Captains Blue - Brydie Elks & Red - Ellie Hoy

Best wishes for 2022.

A very big thank you to our 2021 student leaders for their service this year.

2021 End of Year Awards - See the following page for the award winners for 2021.

Teaching Staff for 2022

I would like to announce that Ms Megan Wilson will be joining the St Patrick's teaching staff in 2022. Ms Wilson will be teaching Year 3/4 in 2022 at St Pat's. Ms Wilson is currently a teacher at Holy Trinity School in Inverell, Ms Wilson has been a teacher there for the past 15 years. We welcome Ms Wilson to St Pat's.

Kindergarten - Mrs Makeham

Year 1 / 2 Mrs Flanagan

Year 3 / 4 Ms Megan Wilson . Welcome Ms Wilson.

Year 5/ 6 Mrs Davey

Mrs Healey - Release From Face to Face/Library & Friday in Year 1/ 2

My Hyatt - Principal, MaST & REC

I would like to wish everyone a wonderful Christmas and joyful New Year!

Christmas Blessing

May you rejoice in the glory of the birth of Christ and celebrate the miracles and blessings of the Holy Spirit.

Wishing you all a very blessed and joyful Christmas with your loved ones.

May the holidays see your homes filled with joy, may your hearts be filled with love and your life full of laughter.

SCHOOL OFFICE HOURS

Our School Office hours are from 8:30am -3:30pm Monday to Friday.

If the school phone is unattended please leave a message on the answering machine.

In emergencies outside Office Hours you can also phone the school mobile 0428772328