Principal's Newsletter
Newsletter Thursday 13th July, 2023
We the staff of St Patrick’s acknowledge the traditional owners, the Kulin nations, of the land on which we learn and play.
We pay respects to the Aboriginal Elders, past and present, who are our teachers.
We thank them for taking care of children and country for countless generations.
Matthew 10:7-15
You received without charge: give without charge
Jesus instructed the Twelve as follows: ‘As you go, proclaim that the kingdom of heaven is close at hand. Cure the sick, raise the dead, cleanse the lepers, cast out devils. You received without charge, give without charge. Provide yourselves with no gold or silver, not even with a few coppers for your purses, with no haversack for the journey or spare tunic or footwear or a staff, for the workman deserves his keep.
‘Whatever town or village you go into, ask for someone trustworthy and stay with him until you leave. As you enter his house, salute it, and if the house deserves it, let your peace descend upon it; if it does not, let your peace come back to you. And if anyone does not welcome you or listen to what you have to say, as you walk out of the house or town shake the dust from your feet. I tell you solemnly, on the day of Judgement it will not go as hard with the land of Sodom and Gomorrah as with that town.’
Dear Parents, Carers and Guardians,
Welcome back to school and second semester! This term we have many wonderful and exciting things happening. The book fair begins Monday next week , our grade 4 and 5 camps will be going ahead closer to the end of term, our year 6s have a Science incursion and will begin their Winter sport, just to name a few.
In week 2, we have our Family Learning Conversations (FLC’s) families have the opportunity to discuss their child/ren’s school report from the first Semester. These FLCs are to be booked online via PAM and run for 15 minutes. Please ensure you book a time to meet with the teacher. These conversations are valuable for all.
Just a reminder that I am away for the first 3 weeks of Term 3 and in my absence, Lisa McDonald will be the Acting Principal and Donna Ward will be the Acting Deputy. I have no doubt that St Patrick’s will be in very competent hands. I look forward to seeing you all upon my return. Please contact the office on office@stppakenham.catholic.edu.au if you have any questions or concerns.
Take care and God Bless
Meg
Reminders for the following week/Term
St Patrick’s will be closed on Monday the 7th and Tuesday the 8th August. These days have been in the newsletter since the beginning of the school year.
2024 Enrolments
If you have a child beginning at St Patrick’s next year, please come to the office and get an enrolment form. If they are younger siblings beginning at St Patrick’s, you do still need to complete an enrolment form. If you know of any families living in our area and looking for a school, please tell them about us. If they wish to make an appointment to have a tour, they can contact the office on 5943 9000 or email us at office@stppakenham.catholic.edu.au
B Building Project
The B Block will be completed in the next two weeks and we are expected to be moving in on the 24th July. We are very excited about this!
The A Block
As you enter the school, you will notice that Temporary fencing has been placed around the North end of the Senior building, A Block. We have some investigations going on at the end of the building which is likely to be happening until the remainder of the school year. Ms Sarah McGill of grade 5SM is the only grade affected by this change. This class and the rest of the school were notified last weekend before our return to school of these changes.
Donations
In order to support our P and F committee, I am asking if there are families and businesses out there who are able to donate items that can be used for future raffles and in particular for our fete that is being held later this year. Not only is this a sign of goodwill and enhance a sense of community, but it will also be great opportunities for your own business to be highlighted at St Patrick’s. If you would like to donate items, please contact the office on 5943 9000 or email office@stppakenham.catholic.edu.au
As always, we appreciate any help that is given to our beautiful school.