Principal's Newsletter
Newsletter Thursday 15th February, 2024
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.
Luke 9:22-25
Whoever loses his life for my sake will save it
Jesus said to his disciples:
‘The Son of Man is destined to suffer grievously, to be rejected by the elders and chief priests and scribes and to be put to death, and to be raised up on the third day.’
Then to all he said:
‘If anyone wants to be a follower of mine, let him renounce himself and take up his cross every day and follow me. For anyone who wants to save his life will lose it; but anyone who loses his life for my sake, that man will save it. What gain, then, is it for a man to have won the whole world and to have lost or ruined his very self?’
Dear Parents, Carers and Guardians,
Well, another eventful week here at St Patrick’s with the stinking hot weather and then a big, nasty storm that brought down trees and branches. Thankfully we suffered no other damage to school and for that I am grateful. Once again, our staff ensured the safety of our students in delivering them to vehicles and not be too affected by the weather.
This week our Year 2 classes also began their swimming lessons. I had the opportunity to visit yesterday, and it was incredible to watch the students and see how far they have come since they first began.
Next week, we will be holding our Family Learning Conversations (FLCs) for the families of St Patrick’s. You can book your interview time on your PAM account, there are instructions listed within this newsletter. If you have a problem with doing this, please contact the office on 5943 9000 or email office@stppakenham.catholic.edu.au or pop in to speak with either Cindy or Alex.
These meetings are a terrific opportunity to meet your child/ren’s classroom teachers and to discuss how your child has settled down.
Take care and God Bless,
Meg