Dear Parents, Guardians and Carers,

On Wednesday evening we celebrated the Grade 6 Graduation. This was a fabulous evening where we recognised the contribution our 27 Grade 6 students have made to St Patrick’s over a number of years.

Our Graduating students for 2023 are:

• Emma Aeschlimann, Imogen Aurisch, Kit Barberio
• Jack Bartlett, Hunter Battley, Chase Baxter
• Sienna Bruce, Ebony Bubb, Nellie Bubb
• Archie Duncan, Lucas Fulford, Bronx Garrett
• Adara James, Sonny Johnson, Patrick McKinley
• Noah McLay, Jamieson McNicol, Ruby Mowat
• Amelia Nock, Ella Patrick, Layla Richardson
• Harrison Rowley, Zoe Rowley, Patrick Shaw
• Annalyse Spence, Myles Witt, Kodie Zappulla

On the night we acknowledged all Grade 6 students and presented them with their graduation certificate. We also presented individual awards to a number of students who have demonstrated strengths across their time at St Patrick’s. Our award winners for 2023 were:

• Zoe Rowley – Lions Shield for Academic Achievement
• Emma Aeschlimann– Tom Supplitt Academic Endeavour Award
• Ebony Bubb – P&F Encouragement Award
• Jack Bartlett and Ruby Mowat – Tom Fleming Sports Award
• Myles Witt – Shakespeare Arts Award
• Adara James – Stratford Town Crier Award
• Amelia Nock – Lions Citizenship Award
• Patrick McKinley – RSL Award

We wish all our Grade 6 graduates the best for the future and know that the education that they have gained at St Patrick’s will hold them in good stead as they move onto secondary school.

I would also like to recognise those families that are finishing their association with St Patrick’s as parents and acknowledge the contribution they have made as members of the school community.

• Aeschlimann - Glenn & Amy                
• Aurisch - Nick & Lesley                  
• Bruce - Nathan Bruce & Sarah Lear
• Bubb - Andrew & Toni
• Duncan - Danny & Anika                  
• Garrett - Ben & Kim
• Johnson - Kyl & Mandi 
• McNicol - Scott & Bridget 
• Mowat - Brendon Mowat & Amanda Mowat 
• Nock - Chris & Sam
• Patrick - Zanthia James 
• Spence - Adrian & Naomi
• Witt - Megan & James

2024 Pupil Free Days and School Closure Days

In 2024, St Patrick’s will have 8 pupil free days and 2 school closure days. The pupil free days provide opportunities for the staff of St Patrick’s to undertake professional development focused on the school’s improvement agenda, whilst the school closure days allow for the acquittal and banking of Time in Lieu (TIL) accrued through after school activities. Our 2024 pupil free and school closure days are:

• Monday, 29^th January
• Tuesday, 30^th January
• Friday, 8^th March
• Term 1 or 2 date – TBC
• Friday, 26^th April
• Friday, 7^th June
• Monday, 12^th August
• Monday, 4^th November
• Thursday, 19^th December
• Friday, 20^th December

Thank you and Merry Christmas

I would like to thank you all for the support of your child/ren and for your contribution to St Patrick’s this year. St Patrick’s is a wonderful school community that strives to create a positive environment for all and it is an amazing place that allows all the students to grow, develop and learn. I wish you all a Merry Christmas and a safe and restful holiday break.

See you all in 2024.

Kind regards,

Joel

Please note the Family Day planned for tomorrow (2nd December) has been postponed due to the current poor weather conditions.