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Dear Parent, Guardians and Carers,
I know that we should never complain about the rain, however it has thrown a spanner in the works this week, with our Athletics Carnival having to be cancelled twice. Our whole school Athletics Carnival will go ahead at some stage; however, this may not be until later in the term or in early Term 4. Today our Grade 3-6 students participated in some Athletics trials, hoping to qualify for the Heyfield and District Athletics Carnival next Friday, 26th August. These trials will also continue on Monday. Those students selected will receive a permission note via PAM early next week.
School Review
The St Patrick’s school review will be conducted next Tuesday, 23rd and Wednesday, 24th August. Two School Leadership Consultants from DOSCEL will interview all staff, along with some students and parents about Catholic Identity and Religious Education, Learning and Teaching and Leadership at the school. The findings from the school review will highlight our strengths, whilst also providing recommendations for future development.
First Communion/Children’s Mass
Next Saturday, 27th August at 5:30pm there will be a Children’s Mass at the Cathedral in Sale. This Children’s Mass will also be a celebration of the Sacrament of First Communion. Three St Patrick’s students have been preparing for their First Communion for a number of weeks. Jamieson McNicol, will make his First Communion this Sunday at Mass in Stratford, whilst Matilda Dower and Kobi Scicluna will celebrate their First Communion at Mass next Saturday night.
St Patrick’s is encouraging as many students as possible to come along to the Mass next Saturday night and celebrate First Communion with the students and families from St Thomas’ and St Mary’s. We are also trying to encourage some of our students to come along and sing in a choir with students from the other two schools. St Patrick’s is also responsible for the Offertory Procession and the collection. It would be great to see St Patrick’s well represented at the Mass. If your child is keen to attend the mass, join the choir or assist with the offertory procession and collection, please email me at jbrayshaw@stpstratford.catholic.edu.au.
Reporting Student Absences
It is a legal requirement that all student absences are explained. If your child is absent for any reason, the school needs to be notified of this absence through PAM. Please ensure that absence notifications are completed as early as possible.
Picking up Students Early
There has been an increase in the number of students being dropped off late or picked up early from school. I understand that sometimes these situations are unavoidable, however it is important that all students are at school for as long as possible. Every minute counts!
Student Drop Off and Pick Up
The safety of everyone is a high priority at St Patrick’s. One of the most challenging times for keeping everyone safe is at drop off and pick up times. Please ensure that when you are dropping off or picking up your child that you do this as safely as possible. Before and after school is a very busy time, so please be patient and always consider safety when making a decision around how you will drop off or pick up your child.
Kind regards,
Joel
PAM (Parent Access Module)
Thank-you to all our families who have registered your PAM Account.
Please find link below for a quick and easy way to log in to PAM.
https://pam.stpstratford.catholic.edu.au/
Please note, that it is the responsibility of parents to ensure their child’s medical and contact details are up to date and complete. In the event of an emergency the school staff will rely on the information provided via PAM.
St Patrick's use PAM as a tool to send permission forms, emails, notifications and your child's school report.
Reminder: - Please login to PAM to report a student absence.
Thank-you.
School Fee Statements were emailed on 1/9/2021
Families who are experiencing financial pressure due to the impact of COVID-19 are encouraged to apply for an Intermin Amendment Concession Term 3 2021.
If you have any concerns in regards to school fees, please email:
principal@stpstratford.catholic.edu.au
Come to school dressed in your favourite footy colours team on the last day of term, Friday 17th September.
We take pride in the uniform at St Patrick’s. Please support the school and ensure that your child/ren comply with our school uniform rules. Please make sure your child’s hair is neat, tidy and kept off the face. Hair ties need to be black, brown or school colours. Shoes should be black T bars, lace up shoes or black leather look shoes. Black runners are not to replace these shoes. Earrings must be simple sleepers or studs. No other jewellery is to be worn. (Religious icons are an exception). With the support of the school community, we can maintain a good standard in our uniform expectations.
During term 4, hats must be worn by students during recess and lunch. No hat no play. Students will be asked to stay under shade if they don’t have their hat.
BOYS’ SUMMER:
School jumper (bottle green with white logo)
Black leather school shoes or boots
Grey socks- above ankle
Grey shorts
White shirt - short sleeved
School hat – bottle green with logo
GIRLS’ SUMMER:
Green check summer school dress.
School jumper (bottle green with white logo)
Black leather school shoes / T-bar school shoes or leather lace up shoes
White socks- above ankle
School hat.
Hair ties – school colours only
Hello Everyone,
Well Bookweek may have been delayed but we’re ready to make it better than ever when we return next term.
Bookfair - Wednesday 6th October to Friday 8th October.
Dress-up Parade - Friday 8th October.
The students will be doing some activities in their classrooms and listening to the CBCA shortlisted books being read to the when we recommence library visits.
The library has been decorated in themes based on Old Worlds, New Worlds, Other Worlds and the children will love the idea of travelling to these places through books.
I will take some videos of the bookfair books for sale and post on Dojo so parents/carers can look with their child/ren at what is on offer. Cash or credit card is available.
Sharon Carroll
Librarian
