APRIL 5 2023 NEWSLETTER

CHILD SAFETY STATEMENT

FROM THE PRINCIPAL

Dear Parents and Carers,

Thank you to our families, staff and students for making this a very successful term.  I hope you have a Happy Easter and a wonderful Term 1 break.  We will see you on Wednesday April 26 for the start of Term 2.

Thank you also for the Easter Raffle donations and congratulations to all of the winners. 

Our condolences go out to Nicole Forbes 3/4CF teacher who lost her dear mum Bev last Sunday.  Our thougths and prayers are with her and her family as they prepare to celebrate her life.

Olga Lyons 

CLOSURE DAY NOTIFICATION & TERM 2 STARTING DATE

Please remember that Thursday (April 6) and the first Monday back next term (April 24) are closure days.  Staff will be involved in a reflection, data analysis and report writing process in readiness for our School Improvement External Review in August.  

Tuesday April 25 is a public holiday for ANZAC Day. 

Term 2 begins on Wednesday April 26.  

Holy Week Liturgy

The Year 3-6 classes participated in a Holy Week Liturgy on Tuesday in the open learning space. Several children read readings and prayers.  Each child took home a cross made by the 3/4 students to remind them that Easter is a celebration of New Life given to each of us through the suffering and death of Jesus on the Cross at Calvary. Thank you to Miss Mahney for preparing the liturgy for us. 

Stations of the Cross Walk

Classes did a reflective walk around the school to reflect on the artwork created by classes to depict the story of Jesus' journey from Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday and his resurrection from the dead.  See photos below.

FROM THE RE LEADER - ELIZA DWYER

The following students recieved their Reconciliation award for their completion of the sacrament Reconciliation: Rose Greene, Piper Lawrance, Layla Frost, Joel Hennig, Spencer Bant, Claire McNeil, Cooper Dumesny, Archie Cameron.

Art Exhibition at Moyne Health

Art work was selected from Year 1-6 classes to be displayed at Moyneyana House this week.  Our students who had pieces chosen visited the residents and had afternoon tea with them.  They told the residents about their art work and about what they've been doing at school.  It was lovely to hear stories from the residents about what it was like to be at school when they were at school. Some of them went to St. Patrick's. 

Award winners were Inala Hayes, Joel Hennig, Connor Sheenan and Katie Keane.  The Year 6's and their buddies made Easter cards and gifts for the residents.  

SUSTAINABILITY NEWS

Last week the St Patrick's Port Fairy Sustainability Team rode down to Pea Soup Beach and took part in beach monitoring. We were accompanied by our own Peter Sanderson and Nick Abbott from the local ‘Port Fairy Coastal Group’. Beach monitoring is where the student’s take measurements along the beach to monitor the tide levels and erosion. We did this by using a measurement pole, a lazer leveler and a reader. We had a huge 50m measuring tape and we measured the sand level of the beach. We also had a rope with markers which is what we used to measure. Deakin University and Port Fairy Coastal Care use this data to monitor the erosion levels all around the Port Fairy beaches.

Below is the link to the ‘Port Fairy Coastal Group’ website where we have been featured on the front page. 

AWARDS

Give Yourself To Goodness: Claudia Williams for her care and concern for other students.

Foundation: Tully Brittain-Watts for her enthusiastic apporach to school. Claude Currucan for good work practising his letter formation.

Year 1: Edward Taylor for working by himself on his reccount writing and spelling tasks. Xavier Down for using exciting language in his Big Write.

Year 2: Inala Hayes for using connectives in her writing to make it more detailed.

Year 3: Sawyer Williams for being persistent in working towards his classroom learning goals this term. Visual Arts: Conor Sheehan for showcasing outstanding design and colour skills whilst working on his major art piece for this term. Taj Chisholm for showcasing outstanding design and colour skills whilst working on his major art piece for this term.

Year 4: Lulubelle Robertson for using a loud and clear voice when speaking at assembly. Sophie Porter for successfully researching and writing an information report about marine life in our oceans. Leah Mirtschin for her positive attitude and trying hard at everything she does. Angus Parkinson for his enthusiasm towards class discussions and class work this year. Ethan Gramss for challenging himself throughout the current writing unit to successfully write two information reports to a high level. 

Year 5: Lola Myers for taking the time and effort to plan and produce an excellent peice of writing for the Big Write. Lincoln Hamilton for outstanding focus during the Big Write and effectively using openers in his writing. Jensen Rowbottom for being organised for the Big Write. Nathaniel Tonkin for his contribution in class discussions and ensuring the class is constantly involved in dialogue.

WEEKLY NEWS - 1/2OR

CATHOLIC SCHOOL PARENTS VICTORIA NEWSLETTER

The Catholic School Parents Victoria, March update is now available.

This issue includes:

Advocacy - CSPV survey for parents to share what's important to them in education
Advocacy - CSPV opportunities for parent members
Wellbeing - CSPA survey for parents to share views for a national review on classroom disruption
Curriculum - MACS invitation for parents to participate in a forum to share views on technology in education
Parent Engagement - Webinar with Anne T Henderson
Child Safety - Vaping Webinar for parents
Curriculum - Premier's Reading Challenge resources

NCCD Information Sheet for Parents, Carers and Guardians

Schools must now complete the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with
Disability (NCCD) every year. It counts the number of students who receive additional adjustments
or “help” at school because of a disability. The NCCD helps governments plan for the needs of
students with disability.

PARENT AND FRIENDS NEWS

EASTER EGG RAFFLE: Here are the lucky winners of our Easter raffle. Thank you to Emma Watty, parents who helped, those who donated and everyone that bought a raffle ticket!

COMMUNITY NEWS

MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER Weekend

“Live Your Best Life in Love”

Every relationship is a journey and the grind of everyday life can cause you to lose touch with your spouse. This experience gives married couples the tools to keep your passion alive in a gentle, nurturing environment, away from pressures and distractions of daily living. The weekend is based around Catholic values and couples of all faiths are welcome.

 Please check our website for more details.

 Date: 28-30 April 2023 in  Melbourne

(Book early to avoid disappointment)

Information/Bookings: Phone Mercy & James 0409 183 676 or

Email: vicbookings@wwme.org.au    Website: wwme.org.au