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Dear Parents, Carers and Guardians,
Welcome back to the start of Term 4. I hope that you all had an enjoyable holiday break and were able to spend some time together as a family. Unfortunately, the mighty Western Bulldogs were unable to win the AFL Grand Final, however the Melbourne Demons were very deserving winners.
We have had a very positive start to Term 4, with the Foundation-Grade 2 students returning refreshed and eager to learn. It is exciting to know that next week we will also begin welcoming the Grade 3-6 students back to school, even if it is only in a part-time capacity.
Schooling for Grade 3/4
Below is a schooling schedule for all Grade 3/4 students over the next few weeks:
Monday, 11th October – Remote schooling for all Grade 3/4 students (Students that are unable to be cared for at home or are vulnerable students, requiring support, can attend onsite for remote schooling supervision).
Tuesday, 12th and Wednesday, 13th October – All Grade 3/4 students attend St Patrick’s for face-to-face learning.
Thursday, 14th and Friday 15th October – Remote schooling for all students (Students that are unable to be cared for at home or are vulnerable students, requiring support, can attend onsite for remote schooling supervision).
Monday, 18th October – Remote schooling for all students (Students that are unable to be cared for at home or are vulnerable students, requiring support, can attend onsite for remote schooling supervision).
Tuesday, 19th and Wednesday, 20th October – All Grade 3/4 students attend St Patrick’s for face-to-face learning.
Thursday, 21st October – Remote schooling for all Grade 3/4 students (Students that are unable to be cared for at home or are vulnerable students, requiring support, can attend onsite for remote schooling supervision).
Friday, 22nd October – School Closure Day for all students
Monday, 25th October – Remote schooling for all Grade 3/4 students (Students that are unable to be cared for at home or are vulnerable students, requiring support, can attend onsite for remote schooling supervision).
Tuesday, 26th October – All Grade 3/4 students return to St Patrick’s full time.
Schooling for Grade 5/6
Below is a schooling schedule for all Grade 5/6 students over the next few weeks:
Monday, 11th, Tuesday, 12th and Wednesday, 13th October – Remote schooling for all Grade 5/6 students (Students that are unable to be cared for at home or are vulnerable students, requiring support, can attend onsite for remote schooling supervision).
Thursday, 14th and Friday 15th October – All Grade 5/6 students attend St Patrick’s for face-to-face learning.
Monday, 18th, Tuesday, 19th and Wednesday, 20th October – Remote schooling for all Grade 5/6 students (Students that are unable to be cared for at home or are vulnerable students, requiring support, can attend onsite for remote schooling supervision).
Thursday, 21st October – All Grade 5/6 students attend St Patrick’s for face-to-face learning.
Friday, 22nd October – School Closure Day for all students
Monday, 25th October – Remote schooling for all Grade 5/6 students (Students that are unable to be cared for at home or are vulnerable students, requiring support, can attend onsite for remote schooling supervision).
Tuesday, 26th October – All Grade 5/6 students return to St Patrick’s full time.
Onsite Intentions
If any families require their Grade 3-6 child/ren to attend St Patrick’s for onsite supervision on their remote schooling days, please email me at jbrayshaw@stpstratford.catholic.edu.au so that appropriate staffing can be arranged.
Visitors/Drop Off/ Pick Up
With new guidelines in place and the increased number of students attending to St Patrick’s, visitors (including parents) will not be able to enter the school grounds. All students must be dropped off and picked up from outside the school gates. At this stage, there will not be specific drop off and pick up times for different grade levels, however this will be monitored over the coming weeks.
If for any reason parents are requiring to enter the school, this must be done via the administration building.
School Uniform
Those students that have been attending onsite remote learning have been able to wear their sports uniform each day. As of Monday, 11th October this will change as all the students return to school, at least in a part time capacity over the next few weeks. All students must wear their correct school uniform on the correct day. Students will wear their full St Patrick’s summer uniform (including hat) to school on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday and their St Patrick’s sports uniform on Wednesday and Friday. St Patrick’s prides itself on wearing the uniform neatly and correctly, however the staff have been noticing that some students have become a little bit complacent in this area. Please ensure that your child is wearing the correct uniform at all times so that we continue to set high standards with our uniform.
I look forward to seeing all the students back in some capacity next week.
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
