Dear Parents, Guardians and Carers,

Grade 3/4 Coonawarra Camp

Over the past two days the Year 3/4 students have attended school camp at Coonawarra. The Coonawarra camp is an adventure camp that challenges the children to go outside their comfort zone and try a variety of outdoor activities. This year’s activities included; The Labyrinth, Climbing Wall, Giant Swing, Flying Fox and High Ropes. All of these activities challenge the children both mentally and physically and it so pleasing as teachers to see them take on these challenges in such a positive way. It is a highlight for the teachers to see the smile on their faces when they have successfully participated in these activities. This years Year 3/4’s took on these challenges and should be all really proud of what they have achieved.

Another challenge of going away on camp is that the children are away from families for the night. For some of the children, this is the first night that they have slept away from home. Like most years, there were a couple of tears and a few nervous moments, however all of the children did an amazing job.

Thank you to all of the teachers and support staff who attended camp. Your dedication to the students of St Patrick’s is greatly appreciated.

Grade 5/6 Hoop Time Basketball

Last Friday, we had a girls and a boys’ team compete in the Hoop Time Basketball Competition at the Gippsland Regional Sporting Complex in Sale. This was the first time since 2019 that the competition had been held, so it was great to be able to once again compete. Both of the teams played St Thomas’ Sale, St Mary’s Maffra and St Michael’s Heyfield in the pool games. Despite neither side winning a game, everyone thoroughly enjoyed the day and represented our school beautifully.

Foundation Students 100 Days of School  

Last Friday, our Foundation students also celebrated their 100^th day at St Patrick’s. This was a fantastic celebration, with the students thoroughly enjoying the day. I’m sure that you will all agree that the Foundation students have learnt so much in their first 100 days and we can’t wait to see what they achieve in the future. Thank you to all the parents who supported the day and to Miss Boyd, Miss Barclay and the support staff who made the day such a success.

School Closure Day – Friday, 12^th August

Next Friday, 12^th August is a whole school closure day. All the staff at St Patrick’s will be attending a professional learning day in Lakes Entrance that will focus the Whole School Approach to Positive Behaviour Support. By continuing this focus, staff will continue to develop their knowledge and skills in supporting and managing positive behaviours throughout St Patrick’s.

Kind regards,

Joel

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Tuesday 14th June

All students to wear winter uniform including green woollen jumpers and ties.

Information in regards to ordering school photos will be sent home shortly.

We would like to send a massive thank-you to all our familes and students who have supported our recent fundraisers.

$303.00 - Caritas 

                          $482.00 - Shakespeare Festival.

Money raised went towards the children's costumes for the combined schools shakespeare play. Thank-you to Mrs McDonald and the year 6 students who co-ordinatored and sold zooper doopers during term 1.

Thank-you to Kayla Fischer, Stacey Bates, Katherine Drouggas and helpers who co-ordinatored and served at the Mothers Day Stall.  We really appreciate everything you do for the school.

We have a number of green fleece beanies and scarves for sale in the school office.

$5.00 each.

Congratulations to Remy and Marc McLeod on the safe arrival of their twins,

Marco and Aria.

Mila (year 3) and Coco are very proud sisters. 

Happy Birthday to the following students who celebrate

their birthday in the coming weeks: