Project Compassion continues to inspire with the story of Margaret, a teacher in the Solomon Islands.  Please take the time to learn more about her story.

Dear Families,

We keep in our thoughts and prayers Lavinia, Matilda and Kobi (and their families) who have commenced the preparation process for the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Reconciliation is a Sacrament of healing and will be celebrated in the church on Tuesday 23rd March.  

Thank-you to all families for your incredible support of the swimming carnival on Monday.  This was a wonderful day and the children thoroughly enjoyed having so many of you there to spectate and cheer.  It certainly created a great atmosphere.  Our swim team did a great job representing St. Patrick's on Wednesday at the Heyfield and District Swimming event and we wish those going through to the next round good luck.  

The enrolment process for Catholic College Sale for 2022 commences next Tuesday 2nd March with an information evening for prospective families.  Included in this newsletter is a copy of a flyer promoting this event.  More information can be found at CCS Enrolment 

Have a great weekend,

Nick

St. Patrick's Primary School is part of the St. Mary's Cathedral Parish which encompasses Sale and the surrounding areas, including Stratford.  Dean Peter Bickley is the Parish Priest and Fr. Jithin Anto is the Assistant Priest , and we are grateful for their ongoing prayers, involvement and support of the students, families and staff of the school. 

For more information, including mass times and locations, please go to the below website link.

If you are paying by termly instalment please see due dates for payment below:

1st Instalment due by Friday 23rd April 2021.

2nd Instalment due by Friday 23rd July 2021.

3rd Instalment due by Friday 22nd October 2021.

Our preferred method of payment is by Direct Debit.

CAMPS SPORTS EXCURSION FUNDING (CSEF)

Camps, Sports and Excursion Fund (CSEF) will be provided by the Victorian Government to assist eligible families to cover the cost of camps and sporting activities.  If you hold a valid means-tested concession card, you may be eligible for CSEF.

Please pick up an application from the school office if you believe you are eligible.

No need to complete a new application if you previosuly held an eligible concession card.

Eligible concession card holders will have rebates applied to their fees in the coming weeks.

School Fee Statements are emailed at the start of every month.

Please ensure we have your correct email address.

If you have any concerns regarding school fees, please contact the office.

When your child is unwell and will be absent, please report the absence via the link on the website.

Report an Absence

Please note if a child is absent without a reason, we are required to contact the family. 

This week a group of students met with a representative from Wellington Shire.  The purpose of the meeting was to commence work on the Safe Routes to School Project.  The project seeks to gather information about safety issues for students (and families) around the school, particulalrly when travelling to and from home.  To start the work off we will be sending some surveys home to families in the next couple of weeks.  Please keep an eye out for these.  

Kids had a great day at interschool gymkhana. Lots of great riding and smiles all round. Beau our champion rider picking up reserve champion grade 6!