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St Patrick's Primary School Port Fairy

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9-11 William Street
Port Fairy VIC 3284
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principal@spportfairy.catholic.edu.au
Phone: 03 5568 1371

St Patrick's Primary School Port Fairy

9-11 William Street
Port Fairy VIC 3284

Phone: 03 5568 1371

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Vision and Motto

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In the tradition of the Good Samaritan sisters, we are a Catholic educational community, giving ourselves to goodness throughout our lives.

"Give Yourself to Goodness"

Acknowledgement of Country

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We Acknowledge the Gunditjmara people, the Traditional Owners of the land on which we are gathered today.

We respect and honour Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders, past, present and future. We acknowledge their stories, traditions and living cultures on this land and commit to building a brighter future together.

Upcoming Events

6 Jun
Moyne Football Netball

All day

7 Jun
Mass - Koroit Infant Jesus

6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Recurring event

8 Jun
Mass - Port Fairy St Patrick's

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Recurring event

10 Jun
School Closure

All day

12 Jun
Girls Football Division

All day

12 Jun
3/4 History Walk

11:45 AM - 1:45 PM

12 Jun
Cut off for ordering Cheeseburgers

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

13 Jun
Division Football Netball Soccer

All day

13 Jun
Assembly

2:40 PM - 3:40 PM

Recurring event

14 Jun
Mass - Koroit Infant Jesus

6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Recurring event

15 Jun
Mass - Port Fairy St Patrick's

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Recurring event

16 Jun
Dental Van Week

16 Jun 2025 - 20 Jun 2025

17 Jun
Special Lunch - Cheeseburger

All day

21 Jun
Mass - Koroit Infant Jesus

6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Recurring event

22 Jun
Mass - Port Fairy St Patrick's

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Recurring event

26 Jun
Beach Monitoring Group 2

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

27 Jun
Assembly

2:40 PM - 3:40 PM

Recurring event

28 Jun
St Pat's Pre Loved Clothing Sale - Seller Bookings

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

28 Jun
Mass - Koroit Infant Jesus

6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Recurring event

29 Jun
Mass - Port Fairy St Patrick's

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Recurring event

4 Jul
No Canteen

All day

4 Jul
Term 2 Ends

All day

5 Jul
Mass - Koroit Infant Jesus

6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Recurring event

Parish Masses

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Port Fairy St Patrick's & Koroit Infant Jesus Mass Times

Saturday Vigil Mass - 6.30pm at Koroit

Sunday Mass - 10.30am @ Port Fairy

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JUNE 20, 2024 NEWSLETTER

  • CHILD SAFETY STATEMENT
  • FROM THE PRINCIPAL
  • FROM THE RE LEADER - ELIZA DWYER
  • CONGRATULATIONS
  • SOCIAL INNOVATORS
  • YEAR 4 - OUR TERM HIGHTLIGHTS!
  • PARENT / TEACHER INTERVIEWS
  • JUMP ROPE FOR HEART
  • SCHOOL DATES - 2024
  • TERM 3 WORKING BEE
  • SCHOOL TV - PARENTING STYLES
  • LIBRARY SHELVING
  • SPORTING SCHOOLS
  • NCCD INFORMATION FLYER
  • STAR OF THE SEA MISSION WEEK
  • COMMUNITY NEWS

CHILD SAFETY STATEMENT

FROM THE PRINCIPAL

Dear Parents and Carers,

This is my last week before heading to Ireland and Scotland for 3 weeks of enrichment leave.   I will then continue to be on long service leave for the first 3 weeks of Term 3.  Tristan Fay will be the acting principal in my absence with support from the very capable leadership team and office staff. 

It was great to see so many parents attend our Learning Showcase and to observe the students sharing their successes and learning goals with their parents. What a great term it has been! 

Reports will be available on PAM from this Friday at 4pm and your child's progress for Literacy/Numeracy will be on Essential Assessment via a QR code.  Please be familiar with the Report and Essential Assessment information prior to the Parent/Teacher interviews next week. 

See you in week 4 of term 3!

Olga Lyons

FROM THE RE LEADER - ELIZA DWYER

CONGRATULATIONS

Daisy Heather Lilley is a new little sister for Ruby Lilley in Year 2 and Jack.  Congratulations to Ashlee and Nathan Lilley on her safe arrival.  

SOCIAL INNOVATORS

The Year 6 Social Innovators group, 'A Place to Call Home', is creating care packs for the less fortunate. They are putting out a call for any old pillowcases or linen that you may be able to donate. They will use this material to make backpacks to carry the supplies they have gathered and will distribute them to the homeless.

They would also be grateful for toiletries (mini shampoos, cakes of soap, etc.) that you might have lying around or a gold coin donation to help with the purchase of materials.

YEAR 4 - OUR TERM HIGHTLIGHTS!

Matilda

My highlight of Semester 1 was going to Athletics Day and winning lots of events and winning the age group medal for the 10 year old girls. I also loved the opportunity that Hudson, Evie and I got to go to the regional swimming in Horsham.

Amala

My highlight of Semester 1 was learning about the First Fleet and Aboriginal people because it is really interesting to learn about our country's history and the First Nations culture.

Taj

My highlight of Semester 1 was Jump Rope for Heart because it's really fun and you get fit as well. It's also really cool to learn new tricks and stuff.

Maggie

My highlight of Semester 1 was the Eisteddfod because we won and it was so fun. We also got chosen out of all the classes in the school. I also loved the Athletics Day because I got into the Moyne Athletics, the second level, for shotput. 

Nellie

My highlight of Semester 1 was doing singing lessons with Danielle, my singing teacher, because it has been a different experience singing at school with an older student and with younger students. She also used to be a singer .   

Henry

My highlight of Semester 1 was Learning about First Nations people because we read the Uncle-X-Box book. It was about surfing and children playing together. I also enjoyed Hands on Learning because we went to The Mill.

Elsa

My highlight of Semester 1 was Hands on Learning and girls football because in Hands on Learning I was able to learn more about building and I really enjoyed it. In girls football it was really fun and it was a great opportunity. I really like football, so when I found out that I could do the school's year 5/6 footy, I was really happy.

Sully

My highlight of Semester 1 was the Regional Cross Country because I came 6th and made it to the next level which is state.

Tilly

My highlight of Semester 1 was the Eisteddfod because it was fun, challenging and exciting. My next highlight was the Moyne Athletics because it is fun competing against other schools and you get to see friends from other schools.

Darcy

My highlight of Semester 1 was Hands on Learning because of all the amazing people and opportunities. 

Wilton

My highlight of Semester 1 was Athletics Day because you get a chance to make it to the next level, have a good chance to have a go and last of all have fun and try your best.

Harvey

My highlight of Semester 1 was the Eisteddfod because it is so much fun reading in front of a big crowd and it was also a bit of a challenge and we won!  

Hudson

My highlight of Semester 1 was learning about our First Nations lives on planet earth because their stories are incredible, about how millions of Aboriginals' lives that changed dramatically .

Billy

My highlight of Semester 1 was when it was Athletics Day because we got to compete in different levels.

Freya

My highlight of Semester 1 was learning about Prodigy and getting over level 71 because it helps me to get better at maths and english, plus it’s really fun!

George

My highlight of Semester 1 was when I first had Hands on Learning because it was cool and with my good friends Sawyer, Billy and Eli. I had so much fun when we helped the people in the food drive. 

Ines

My highlight of semester 1 was when the girls had  football because some of the girls do football training, so it was great to play. We even came second. 

Nelly

My highlight of semester 1 was going and winning the Eisteddfod because I was so happy we won and it was a good experience.

Bonnie

My highlight of Semester 1 was going to the Eisteddfod and winning against the other schools. It was very exciting being up there in front of the other schools and then we ended up winning.That day was great, we also got super dupers!

Lilly

My highlight of Semester 1 was going to the Moyne Athletics in discus. I came first and then I went to the District Carnival. I came third and now I am going to Regionals. 

Poppy

My highlight of Semester 1 was winning the Eisteddfod because I personally love going up on stage and performing in front of a crowd of people.

Conor

My highlight of Semester 1 was Athletics Day because I love doing athletics and having fun when doing it. 

Eli

My highlight of Semester 1 was Hands on Learning because you can learn to build different things.

Will

My highlight of Semester 1 was making the Regional Cross Country in 800m and 1500m. I had fun at the Moyne and District and Regionals and it was cool. 

Sawyer

My highlight of Semester 1 was going to the Athletics Day because even though I had a really sore leg, I gave it my best try, and it was fun and exciting. All my friends in different houses were very inclusive to me.

PARENT / TEACHER INTERVIEWS

Have you booked your appointment to meet with your child/ren's teacher/s in week 11? 

The interviews are on Tuesday June 25 and Wednesday June 26 in the afternoon.

The interviews are for parents only. 

To make your interview booking, log into your PAM account, click on the Parent Teacher Interview Button and click on your child's name. 


JUMP ROPE FOR HEART

Jump Rope for Heart kicks off during the last week of this term.

Jump Rope for Heart is the Heart Foundation’s primary school skipping challenge that helps kids move more, have fun, and raise funds for life-saving research and programs.

Register your child online, so they can receive the full benefits of the program and participate in online fundraising, simply follow the link  to get started. www.jumprope.org.au/parents

Students will be skipping during the term in PE lessons & break time, during this time you can share their online fundraising page with family and friends to help raise money for this great cause.

We will hold our school Jump Off Day, on a date to be confirmed, this will mark the end of the program and is a chance for everyone to come together to skip and show off their newly learned skills. 

Thank you for supporting the Jump Rope for Heart program!

SCHOOL DATES - 2024

Term 2
Friday June 21Sustainability Day - Waste
Assembly at 2.40pm in the Hall
Reports Live on PAM from 4pm
Tuesday June 25Parent Teacher Interviews at 2pm-6pm
Wednesday June 26Parent Teacher Interviews at 3.30pm-6pm
Friday June 28Last day of Term 2 at 2.20pm
Term 3
Monday July 15First Day of Term 3
Tuesday July 16Parent Information for Eucharist at 7pm
Friday July 19Eucharist Program at 10am
Division Hockey
Monday July 22Year 5 & 6 Camp - Melbourne
Tuesday July 23Year 5 & 6 Camp - Melbourne
Wednesday July 24Year 5 & 6 Camp - Melbourne
Thursday July 25Year 5 & 6 Camp - Rest Day
Friday July 26Winter Sports - Basketball
Assembly at 2.40pm in the Hall
Saturday July 27Working Bee 9am-12pm
Tuesday August 6P & F Meeting at 7pm
Friday August 9Assembly in the Hall at 2.40pm
Wednesday August 14P & F Special Lunch
Friday August 16Trivia Night at 6.30pm
Saturday August 17Eucharist at 6pm
Wednesday August 21Staff PD - Pupil Free Day
Friday August 23Assembly in the Hall at 2.40pm
Friday September 6Father's Day Breakfast at 8am in the hall
Assembly in the hall at 2.40pm
Tuesday September 10Year 3 & 4 Camp - Roses Gap
Wednesday September 11Year 3 & 4 Camp - Roses Gap
Thursday September 12Year 3 & 4 Camp - Rest Day
Last Day for Students at 3.20pm
Thursday September 19Staff PD - Pupil Free Day
Friday September 20Staff PD - Pupil Free Day
Term 4
Monday October 7First Day of Term 4
Monday October 14St Pat's Foundation 2025 Story Time at 2.30pm
Friday October 18Assembly in the Hall at 2.40pm
Monday October 21St Pat's Foundation 2025 Story Time at 2.30pm
Saturday October 26St Patrick's 175 years celebration
Sunday October 27St Patrick's 175 years celebration
Monday October 28Grandparents & Special Friends Day
St Pat's Foundation 2025 Story Time at 2.30pm
Tuesday October 29SAC Meeting at 7pm
Thursday October 31Division Cricket
Friday November 1Assembly in the Hall at 2.40pm
Monday November 4St Pat's Foundation 2025 Story Time at 2.30pm
Tuesday November 5P & F Special Lunch
Friday November 8Colour Run
Monday November 11Foundation 2025 Transition 9.30am-11am
Tuesday November 12Foundation 2025 Information Night at 6.30pm-7.30pm
Friday November 15Assembly in the Hall at 2.40pm
Tuesday November 19Foundation 2025 Transition 9.30am-11am
Friday November 22Year 6 Surfgroms
Monday November 25Foundation 2025 Transition 9.30am-11am
Friday November 29Year 6 Surfgroms
Assembly in the Hall at 2.40pm
Tuesday December 3Foundation 2025 Transition 9.30am-11am
Friday December 6Year 6 Surfgroms
Monday December 9End of Year Mass at 12.30pm
Tuesday December 10Orientation Day - all classes
Friday December 13Year 6 Surfgroms
Assembly in the Hall at 2.40pm
Tuesday December 17Year 6 Graduation
Wednesday December 18Students Final Day at 3.20pm
Thursday December 19Pupil Free Day

TERM 3 WORKING BEE

Our Term 3 Working Bee is on Saturday July 27, 9am-12pm.
If you would like to volunteer to help at this Working Bee this year please fill in this form.
Working Bees are a great way of helping the school and for receiving credits for the maintenance levy. 
Each working bee is eligible for 15 points ($75) per person.
Please click on the link below to access our Working Bee Google Form.

Thank you to the following families who indicated they are available: Wright, Lilley, Loftus/Baulch, A & L Parkinson, Knee, Fry, McCallum, Simpson, R Winter, Crosier.


TERM 3 WORKING BEE

SCHOOL TV - PARENTING STYLES

Raising children can bring great joy as you watch them grow and develop into unique individuals. The relationship parents and caregivers have with their children will have a huge influence on their lives. Most parents learn about parenting ‘on the job’ and grow into their role with experience.

Whilst there are several parenting styles discussed in this special report, children benefit most when parents are warm and loving, providing clear guidance and support. Understanding more about different parenting styles and their affects on children, will help you decide what kind of style you may want to adopt.

To help you determine which style of parenting you use, complete the quiz below. Once complete, a report can be emailed to you with your results.

Parenting Styles

LIBRARY SHELVING

Thank you to the parents who have volunteered to assist in shelving borrowed books in our Library. You have been rostered on for a week but we only expect you to come in for a short time and later in the week is best.

Week of: 17/06/2024 - Myra Murrihy

Week of: 24/06/2024 - Donna Parsons

Week of: 15/07/2024 - Scott Elliott

SPORTING SCHOOLS

SPORTING SCHOOLS WILL RETURN IN TERM 3.



NCCD INFORMATION FLYER

Please click on the link below for more information on NCCD


NCCD Fact Sheet

STAR OF THE SEA MISSION WEEK

The Star of the Sea Parish is holding a Mission Week in June. There will be various events that anyone can attend.  The Mission will be supported by the Missionaries of God's Love Sisters.  Information about their visit and a video about the work they do is below. 

Missionary of God's Love Sisters Youtube

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