A Message from Mrs Escalante
Dear Parents, Carers and Guardians,
Tomorrow we have Gen Bryant and her band are coming to play for St Patrick’s.
Gen is an independent musician, composer, public speaker, and team builder, who has been involved in school and parish ministry across Australia for over 18 years. Gen is passionate about spreading the Gospel messages of hope, love, and justice to young people and provides interactive and engaging sessions while sharing her music and faith journey with people of all ages and all walks of life.
Gen’s mission has always been to connect, engage and inspire people of all ages, and from all walks of life, through her music.
Gen is a Melbourne based, singer-songwriter of contemporary and Christian music. The impact of her music and ministry reaches far beyond the stage, through a hope-filled message and testimony of resilience, for both secular and faith communities across Australia.
I would like to invite parents to the final assembly at 2.15pm in the stadium. Our Choir will be performing as well as students sharing their experiences from the day.
Take care and God Bless,
Meg
Important Reminders
Friday 3rd November - School Closure Day - staff will be participating in Professional Development around our Whole School Approach to Positive Behaviour.
Monday 6th November – SCHOOL CLOSED
Tuesday 7th November – Melbourne Cup Day
Wednesday 8th November – Students resume
2024 Planning
Planning has begun for the new school year. If you have a specific parent request for your child for the 2024 school year, this needs to be in writing to the Principal by Friday the 13th October at the very latest. I ask parents to be respectful when making these requests and to understand that no requests will be guaranteed. The process of creating classes is extremely complex, and the final decision rests with the principal. The students and their needs are what will be considered first and foremost.
If your child/ren will NOT be returning to St Patrick’s in 2024, please contact the office on office@stppakenham.catholic.edu.au at your earliest convenience.
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
Church Building Project
Once again, St Patrick’s will enter another building project, however this time it will be our Church undergoing these renovations. This will commence at the beginning of September and there will be some changes to the way the Church car park is to be used by parents dropping off and picking up students each day. I ask all parents to use patience and remain calm as we navigate some alternative arrangements during the renovations. All changes will be clearly marked and staff will be available to help parents in the first few days of the changes. The main focus will always be the safety of our students and irresponsible behaviour and dangerous driving will not be tolerated under any circumstances. Thank you for your understanding in this matter. More information will be given as we get closer to the time. Please continue to check updates on PAM and the newsletter.
Dates for Term 4
Year 6 Camp: November 28th - 1st December
St Patrick’s Christmas Concert: Thursday 7th December at 5.30pm
Colour Run: Friday the 8th of December
Year 6 Graduation: Wednesday 13th December 6.00pm