AUGUST 21, 2025 NEWSLETTER
- CHILD SAFETY STATEMENT
- FROM THE PRINCIPAL
- FROM THE REL - MICHELLE MALONE
- RESPECT AWARDS
- BOOK WEEK - FRIDAY AUGUST 22
- YEAR 4 NEWS
- RUN FOR THE DOGS
- SCHOOL HATS - STARTING MONDAY SEPT 1
- TRIVIA NIGHT - BOOK YOUR TICKETS!!
- FATHER'S DAY BREAKFAST
- SCHOOL DATES - 2025
- SPORTING SCHOOLS - TERM 2
- SPRING MUSIC FESTIVAL
- COMMUNITY NEWS
CHILD SAFETY STATEMENT
FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Dear Parents and Carers,
This week I sit down with our School Leaders, Maya Frost and Isaac Malady, to chat about what is happening at St Patrick's this week.
This is my last week as Acting Principal. Next week Olga returns from her long service leave.
Benson Steere
Acting Principal
FROM THE REL - MICHELLE MALONE
RESPECT AWARDS
Respect Awards - Present at this week's assembly
At this week's assembly, each class presented Respect Awards to students who consistently demonstrate respect for others and stands up against bullying. These awards celebrate our students who are true upstanders, showing courage and kindness in their everyday actions.
Foundation: Jack Parkinson for always showing kindness and being brave to stand up for what is right. Charlotte Bleakley for always making our classroom a better place by caring for classmates and treating everyone with respect.
Year 1: Harper Malone for always being on task in class, and her respect and kindness at all times. Maxim White for being kind to everyone and thoughtful in his actions and the words he uses.
Year 2: Alexia White for always treating everyone with kindness, care and respect. Lynden Knee for always showing respect to everyone, and making sure all classmates feel welcome and included.
Year 3A: Sienna Rincon for always being inclusive and making sure her friends feel comfortable and happy.
Year 3B: Poppi Sproal for consistently being a kind and caring member of our classroom and looking out for others.
Year 4: Miranda Hutabarat for being respectful when communicating with her classmates and teachers. Mia Fry for being respectful by supporting and helping her classmates.
Year 5: Poppy Robinson for consistently treating all her classmates with care and respect.
Year 6: Perry Brown for consistently treating others with kindness, listening with empathy and showing respect to everyone in our school community. His actions make our classroom a safe and welcoming place for all.
BOOK WEEK - FRIDAY AUGUST 22
This week we have been celebrating the magic of Book Week! Our students have enjoyed a wonderful excursion to the library, taken part in exciting competitions, and had lots of laughs using the green screen to place themselves right onto the covers of their favourite books.
Tomorrow is one of the highlights of the week, our Book Week Dress-Up Parade! It will begin at 9:00am, with teachers presenting some very special reading awards before the parade kicks off. Afterwards, we will also announce the winners of our Book Week competitions.
A huge thank you goes to Collins Booksellers Warrnambool and Iron Bird Bookshop for their very generous donations of prizes, helping make this week even more special for our students.
We can’t wait to see all the creative costumes tomorrow!
YEAR 4 NEWS
RUN FOR THE DOGS
SCHOOL HATS - STARTING MONDAY SEPT 1
School hats are to be worn from Monday September 1. Please check that your child's hat is in good condition and sent to school.
If your child needs a new hat, it can be ordered through CDFpay or purchased from the office.
TRIVIA NIGHT - BOOK YOUR TICKETS!!
TRIVIA NIGHT IS BACK!
Get ready to laugh, think and maybe even dance a little! St Patrick’s Primary School’s annual Trivia Night is an event you do NOT want to miss!
Games, auctions, spot prizes, awesome giveaways & live music to follow!
BYO drinks & nibbles
Tables of 8-10. Come as a group or book solo and we’ll find you a team!
Tag your trivia team, secure your tickets and let the countdown begin! 
https://www.trybooking.com/
A BIG THANK YOU TO ALL OUR SPONSORS. PLEASE SUPPORT THE BUSINESSES THAT ARE SUPPORTING US!
FATHER'S DAY BREAKFAST
SCHOOL DATES - 2025
| Saturday August 23 | Spring Music Festival Rehearsal at 9.30am |
| Friday August 29 | NO ASSEMBLY DUE TO TRIVIA SET UP St Pat's Trivia Night |
| Sunday August 31 | Sacrament of Eucharist - St Patrick's Church Port Fairy at 10.30am |
| Tuesday Sepember 2 | Year 3 & 4 Camp - Warra Gnan in Warrnambool SAC Meeting at 7.30pm |
| Wednesday September 3 | Year 3 & 4 Camp - Warra Gnan in Warrnambool |
| Thursday September 4 | Year 3 & 4 Camp Rest Day |
| Friday September 5 | Father's Day Breakfast at 8am-9am |
| Wednesday September 10 | Year 5 & 6 Camp - Cave Hill Creek |
| Thursday September 11 | Year 5 & 6 Camp - Cave Hill Creek Last Sporting Schools session for Term 3 |
| Friday September 12 | Year 5 & 6 Camp - Cave Hill Creek Assembly at 2.40pm |
| Friday September 19 | Last Day of Term 3 Sustainability Waste Day |
| Monday October 6 | Term 4 Starts |
| Friday October 17 | Year 3 & 4 Spring Sports - Football & Netball |
| Saturday October 18 | Working Bee at 9am-12pm |
| Monday October 27 | Grandparents Day |
| Tuesday November 11 | Foundation 2026 Parent Information Night at 6.30pm |
| Friday November 21 | Moyne Schools TryAthlon Surfgroms Yr 6 |
| Friday November 28 | Surfgroms Yr 6 |
| Tuesday December 9 | Transition Day |
| Friday December 12 | St Pat's Carols at 5.30pm-6.30pm |
| Tuesday December 16 | Yr 6 Graduation and Awards Night |
| Wednesday December 17 | Last day for Students |
SPORTING SCHOOLS - TERM 2
Sporting Schools has started for Term 3. The last sessions will be Tuesday September 9 & Thursday September 11.
SPRING MUSIC FESTIVAL
St Patrick’s School, Port Fairy, are hosting the PFSMF schools concerts on Monday 13th October 2025, in the school hall at 9–11 William Street, Port Fairy.
St Pat's School's allocated concert time is 2:00pm.
This year’s school concerts are generously supported by Community Bank Port Fairy & District (Bendigo Bank), PFSMF patrons, Moyne Shire and Creative Victoria.
We’re also delighted to confirm that PFSMF is continuing its partnership with Musica Viva to present the 2025 schools concert program. Full details can be found here:
portfairyspringfest.com.au/
Everyone is encourage to attend one of the Festival’s concerts over the weekend. Families may be especially interested in the ‘Kinder Proms’ concert, to be held on Sunday 12th October at 2:00pm, also in the school hall. This is a wonderful event for young children, and children attend free of charge!
COMMUNITY NEWS
