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ST PATRICK'S BY CHECKING OUR CALENDAR ON OUR WEBSITE.  

Go to: www.stpstratford.catholic.edu.au

School Morning Routine

8.15am - 8.20am  Bus students arrive - Students who travel by bus wait in the courtyard until the teacher on duty opens gates and puts crossing flags out.

Students travelling by foot, bike or car are reminded not to arrive before 8.30am

8.30am - Gates open - Teachers commence duty

8.55am - Bell rings for students to line up in courtyard

9.00am - Classes commence

11.00am - 11.30 Recess break

12.30pm - 1.00pm Lunch

2.00pm - 2.30pm Recess break

End of day routine

3.00pm - Gates open

3.30pm - Bell rings

3.30pm - 3.40pm - Teacher supervisors school crossing

3.30pm - 3.50pm - Teacher supervises students catching buses home.

 PAM (Parent Access Module) 

PAM is an innovative parent-controlled electronic medical form for our school.   It provides parents with the opportunity to update medical information promptly and accurately while providing the school with instant access to the emergency information provided by you. We use the PAM in the best interests of the children whilst also reducing the burden on parents to fill out the same information on multiple forms throughout the year.

Parents can use a PC, laptop, tablet or smartphone to enter details including:

• Student absence - entered via ‘Parent Notified Absences’.
• Medical checklist, including asthma, allergies, seizures, diabetes
• Parent teacher interviews
• Student reports

Please note, that it is the responsibility of parents to ensure their child’s medical and contact details are up to date and complete. In the event of an emergency the school staff will rely on the information provided via PAM.

We recommend that you add the PAM website to the home screen on your mobile device which will then display as an App. 

If you need your login credentials or a password reset, please email: admin@stpstratford.catholic.edu.

Communication

St Patrick's utilises a range of communication tools to keep families informed.  This includes fortnightly newsletter, class dojo, email, PAM and the school website.  From time to time we will also use text messaging to contact families.

Communication is two way and staff can be contacted via front office (51 456463), email and class dojo.  When the need arises to speak to a staff member in person, please be mindful of the timing, eg.  If a teacher is in the room before school with other students/families around, this really isn't a good time to start a confidential conversation.

An appointment can always be made if necessary.  Most importantly, don't hesitate to ask when questions arise.

Our school newsletter is uploaded to the school website every second Friday.

To subsribe to our newsletter, please go to:

www.stpstratford.catholic.edu.au

All classes use "CLASS DOJO" as a tool for positive communication between home and your child/ren's classroom.  Families will be contacted with sign up details to gain access.  Once you have signed up you will be able to communicate with the teacher and see what your child/ren's classroom is up to.  If you have any questions regarding CLASS DOJO, pleae contact your classroom teacher.

Please note that staff will set Dojo quiet hours from 5.00pm till 8.00am and on weekends.

Medicaiton

Any medication to be administered at school requires detailed information and authority.  A Medical Authority Form for communicating this information is available from the school administration office and our school website.  Requests must be supported by specific written instruction including the name of the student, dosage and time to be administered and be signed off by a medical practioner.  

Medical Management and Emergency Plans

Children with asthma and Anaphylaxis are required an up to date management plan (signed by a doctor).  Relevant docouments must be uploaded via PAM.

For safety and accountability reasons, visitors and late/early arrivals are required to sign in and out at the front office.  The Ipad is located at the front desk and allows this to be done quickly and easily.

Children arriving late or leaving early are to be signed in upon arrival or out when leaving.  (This includes when returning to school from appointments).

To minimise interruption to learning time, we would appreciate if apppointments for children be kept to a minimum during school time.

If your child has an appointment during school times, as a courtesy, please email your child's teacher.

Thank-you for your co-operation.

School Fee invoices will be emailed in the coming weeks.

If you are paying by termly instalment please see due dates

for payment below:

1st Instalment due by Friday 26th April 2024.

2nd Instalment due by Friday 26th July 2024.

3rd Instalment due by Friday 25th October 2024.

If paying by EFT, you will find our bank account details on the top right hand corner of your statement.  Please use your name and account number as reference.

If you wish to adjust your direct debit, please contact the school office.

For families who are not on a direct debit payment arrangement, 1st Instalment of school fees is due on Friday 26th April 2024.

CAMPS SPORTS EXCURSION FUNDING (CSEF)

Camps, Sports and Excursion Fund (CSEF) will be provided by the Victorian Government to assist eligible families to cover the cost of camps and sporting activities.  If you hold a valid means teated concession card, you may be eligible for CSEF.

Thank-you to families who have returned their forms.

Please note: CSEF Funding will be applied to eligible families shortly.

School Fee Concessions will be applied to eligible families in the coming weeks.

If you have any concerns in regards to school fees, please email: admin@stpstratford.catholic.edu.au.

At St Patrick's we have a standard of uniform of which the members of our school community can be justifiably proud.  It is an expection of parents and students that the correct uniform is worn.

Jewellery is not permitted except for small sleepers and studs.  Extreme hairstyles and hair colouring is not permitted.  Long hair must be tied back off the face in school bank colours.

BOYS’ SUMMER:  

                                             School jumper (bottle green with white logo)

                                             Black leather school shoes or boots

                                             Grey socks- above ankle

                                             Grey shorts

                                             White shirt - short sleeved

                                             School hat – bottle green with logo

GIRLS’ SUMMER:                  Green check summer school dress.

                                              Grey shorts

                                              White shirt - short sleeved

                                              School jumper (bottle green with white logo)

                                              Black leather school shoes / T-bar school shoes or                                                   leather lace up shoes

                                             White socks - above ankle

                                              School hat.

                                              Hair ties – school colours only 

SPORTS:                               Bottle green shorts/skorts (No bike shorts)

                                             School sport shirt

                                             St Patrick’s Fleece Jumper

                                             Sneakers – no skate or fashion shoes

                                             White socks- above ankle

                                             Hair ties – school colours only

School Hats to be worn in Term 1 and Term 4

Sports Uniform Days: Monday and Wednesday

BRICE - Named after Sister Lauraine Brice

Sr. Lauraine was Principal of St Patrick's from 1968 - 1990.  She is remembered for her incredible commitment to, and care of the children and families of the school.

RYAN - Named after Bishop Richard Ryan

Bishop Ryan was Bishop of Sale Diocese from 1926 - 1957.  In 1929, St Patrick's was reopened by Bishop Ryan with the Sisters of St Joseph in charge.

MACKILLOP- Named after Saint Mary MacKillop

Mary's life is an inspiration to us all.  From humble beginnings, she established the Sisters of St Joseph's, a religious order that has grown.  St Patrick's was run by the Sisters of St. Joseph's from 1929 to 1959.

Friday 9th February - Swimming Trials (Year 3 - 6) Stratford Swimming Pool

Wednesday 14th February - St Patrick's Interhouse Swimming Carnival

(Year 1 - 6)  Stratford Swimming Pool

Thursday 29th February - HDSSA Swimming Carnival - Sale Swimming Pool

Students are to bring bathers, rash vests, towel, hats, sunscreen and asthma medication where required. The children will change into their bathers at school or come to school with them on. Students may bring thongs or crocs to walk down to the pool, however they are expected to change back into their full sport uniform when returning to school.

Students are to provide goggles if they need them. Please clearly name all belongings.

Students may wear their House coloured t-shirt only along with their green school shorts or skorts. (Please, no coloured hair, dresses, shorts, singlets etc)

Please login to your PAM account to provide permission.

Thank-you.

Happy Birthday to the following students who celebrate

their birthday in the coming weeks:

Here is the parish bulletin for the upcoming weekend.

Welcome back to Fr Francis.

The Parent Only First Communion meeting is being held in the Cathedral at 6pm on this coming Wednesday 7 February.

If you have a child in Grade 4 (or above) making their First Communion this year, please make sure you come along to the meeting and bring your completed enrolment form, if not already lodged with the Parish Office.

The enrolment and resource levy forms are attached in case you need this – please return via email to sale@cdsale.org.au.

Commitment Masses are being held next weekend – 10 & 11 February.

Our Community Fun Day will be celebrated next Saturday from 1-4pm in the Cathedral grounds.

Come along if you can.

Have a lovely weekend and stay cool.

Regards, Clare O’Brien

Parish Secretary

(Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 9.15am to 3pm. The office may be closed between 12.30 & 1.30pm for lunch)

St Mary’s Cathedral Parish

47 Foster St (PO Box 183)

SALE VIC 3850

03 5144 4100