Newsletter 54 - May 13th 2022
Prayer of the Week:
A prayer for families.
God, Our Father, loving and merciful, bring together and keep all families in perfect unity of love and mutual support.
Instill in each member the spirit of understanding and affection for each other.
Keep quarrels and bitterness far from them, and for their occasional failures instill forgiveness and peace.
Instill in children self-respect that they may respect others and grow in mature independence.
May the mutual affection and respect of families be a sign of life here and hereafter, through Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior.
Amen.
Principal's Report:
Welcome,
School Sports
We were truly blessed with a perfect day on Monday for our Athletics Carnival. It was wonderful to see so many families at North Park cheering on the students. I was very proud of the way in which the students participated in the activities. Everyone tried their best and encouraged others. Congratulations to Joesph House for being the overall winners on the day.
A big thank you to all the parent volunteers who helped run activities, timed, kept scores, or one of the other hundred jobs that need to be done. It was great to have some ex-St Pat’s students from both Marian College and Stawell Secondary College also on hand to help out. An extra big thank you to the Parents and Friends members for all their hard work in the kitchen to ensure everyone was well taken care of. I also need to acknowledge all the extra hours that Mr. Moloney has put in to ensure that the day runs so smoothly.
Foundation Dinner
On Wednesday night our Foundation students and families joined staff for a relaxed dinner and information night. We had hoped to run this event in Term One but this was not possible due to COVID restrictions at the time. It was great for our families to become more familiar with each other and the school staff.
2023 Enrolments and Open Day
Our enrolments for the Foundation class of 2023 are now officially open. It is great that a number of families have already expressed interest. If you or someone you know has a child starting school in 2023 please contact the school office for more information.
The school will be holding an open morning on Tuesday, May 24th at 9 am. This will provide prospective families with a chance to see the school in action and have any questions they may have answered. The school is also offering private tours of the school for families who are unable to attend the open morning.
COVID Update
Unfortunately, there is still a few active Covid-19 cases in our school community. I would like to thank everyone for doing everything possible to limit the spread. I also hope that all those affected recover quickly. A reminder that if a student or family member tests positive for Covid-19, it is still a requirement to inform the school. This allows the school to inform the school community when someone who has been onsite during their possible infectious period tests positive to Covid-19.
With Faith in our Future
Chris McAloon
A Word from the Office:
* Please note new school Photo Day - Wednesday 22nd June
Kind regards,
Anna Wadge, Business Manager
Wellbeing:
The benefits:
Understanding meditation
Meditation has been practised for thousands of years. Meditation originally was meant to help deepen understanding of the sacred and mystical forces of life. These days, meditation is commonly used for relaxation and stress reduction.
Meditation is considered a type of mind-body complementary medicine. Meditation can produce a deep state of relaxation and a tranquil mind.
During meditation, you focus your attention and eliminate the stream of jumbled thoughts that may be crowding your mind and causing stress. This process may result in enhanced physical and emotional well-being.
Benefits of meditation
Meditation can give you a sense of calm, peace and balance that can benefit both your emotional well-being and your overall health. You can also use it to relax and cope with stress by refocusing your attention on something calming. Meditation can help you learn to stay centred and keep inner peace.
The benefits don't end when your meditation session ends. Meditation can help carry you more calmly through your day and meditation may help you manage symptoms of certain medical conditions.
Meditation and emotional and physical well-being
When you meditate, you may clear away the information overload that builds up every day and contributes to your stress.
The emotional and physical benefits of meditation can include:
- Gaining a new perspective on stressful situations
- Building skills to manage your stress
- Increasing self-awareness
- Focusing on the present
- Reducing negative emotions
- Increasing imagination and creativity
- Increasing patience and tolerance
- Lowering resting heart rate
- Lowering resting blood pressure
- Improving sleep quality
Use the above link to do some guided meditation with your child/ren.
Thank you.
Mental health and wellbeing coordinator - Lillie Comitti.
Teaching and Learning:
Assembly:
How exciting - Whole school assemblies are back. We are able to have all parents & friends in the hall. All assemblies commence at 2:50pm on Friday afternoons in the Hall.
Assembly roster for term 2:
Week 3 Middle H 3/4
Week 4 Junior R/1
Week 5 Senior F
Week 6 Middle B 3/4
Week 7 No Assembly
Week 8 Senior M 5/6
Week 9 Foundation
Professional Development:
At St Patrick’s Primary School we are committed to Professional Development of our team. At various times staff members will be working off site which may result in classroom teachers being out of the classroom.
Week 4
Tuesday 17/5/22 Compliance Meeting CEB Mr Chris McAloon
Thursday 19/5/22 Parent & Family Engagement Meeting CEB Ms Maryanne Comitti
Thur/Fri 19,20/5/22 Principals Meeting Mr Chris McAloon
Middle 3/4H News:
We’ve had a wonderful start to term 2 in Middle 3/4H. All the students have settled in well and have been focused on improving and doing their best.
In Reading, we have started working with the class novel, Charlotte’s Web. We have made predictions and connections about the text as well as identifying the character traits of Wilbur and Fern.
In Writing, we have been learning how to write a persuasive text: trying to convince a teacher or parent for a new pet. It has been fantastic to see the use of emotive language and correct TEEL paragraph structure - I am very close to getting 3/4H a class pet!!
In Grade 3 Maths, we have been learning about the different strategies for adding 3 digit numbers including: the split strategy, jump strategy and the compensation strategy. Students have also been working on their fast addition facts to assist with their speed and accuracy when solving problems.
Well done to the Grade 3 students for completing their first NAPLAN tests. It has been wonderful to witness their determination when completing the variety of tests. They should be very proud of their hard work and efforts this week.
Chinese with Mrs Howard and LSO Mr Gehan.
Dear Parents, Guardians and Carers,
Re: Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability (NCCD)
Every year, all schools in Australia participate in the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability (NCCD). The NCCD process requires schools to identify information already available in the school about support provided to students with disabilities. These relate to legislative requirements under the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 and the Disability Standards for Education 2005, in line with the NCCD guidelines (2019).
Information provided about students to the Australian Government for the NCCD includes:
- year of schooling
- category of disability: physical, cognitive, sensory or social/emotional
- level of adjustment provided: support provided within quality differentiated teaching practice, supplementary, substantial or extensive.
This information assists schools to:
- formally recognise the supports and adjustments provided to students with disability in schools
- consider how they can strengthen the support of students with disability in schools
- develop shared practices so that they can review their learning programs in order to improve educational outcomes for students with disability.
The NCCD provides state and federal governments with the information they need to plan more broadly for the support of students with disabilities.
The NCCD will have no direct impact on students and your students will not be involved in any testing process. The school will provide data to the Australian Government in such a way that no individual student will be able to be identified – the privacy and confidentiality of all students is ensured. All information is protected by privacy laws that regulate the collection, storage and disclosure of personal information. To find out more about these matters, please refer to the Australian Government’s Privacy Policy (https://www.education.gov.au/privacy-policy).
Further information about the NCCD can be found on the NCCD Portal (https://www.nccd.edu.au).
If you have any questions about the NCCD, please do not hesitate in contacting me at school on 53582493 or via email kryan@spstawell.catholic.edu.au
Kind regards,
Kerrie Ryan Learning Diversity Leader
Naplan - Grades 3 & 5 10th - 13th May, 2022.
Our Year 3 & 5 students are to be commended on the positive way they have approached their NAPLAN testing this week. If you are the parent of a student in Years 3 or 5, you will receive an individual report in August on your child’s results for the tests they have sat. These tests in key areas of literacy and numeracy provide parents and educators with a snapshot of how students are progressing- individually, as part of our school community and nationally. The national standards are those that have been agreed upon by all state and territory governments. The results of the tests provide diagnostic information for parents/carers and teachers about the children's performance in Literacy and Numeracy. This information can be used to support teaching and learning programs and improve student achievement.
Please note that NAPLAN is just one aspect of a school’s assessment and reporting process and that it does not replace ongoing assessments made by teachers throughout the year about student performance.
Living in Faith:
There will be a meeting with Fr Andrew for the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist on Wednesday May 18th, 2022 at 3.15pm or 5:30pm in the Middle/Senior hub.
Thankyou to those parents who have expressed interest in the Sacraments.
If you would like any information regarding the Sacraments please contact me.
Maryanne Comitti
Mothers day
Thankyou to all the mums and special people that attended our Mothers Day liturgy and luncheon. It was a wonderful St Patrick’s community event.
Maryanne Comitti, Religious Education Leader
SAVE THE DATE...
ANDREW CHINN is back
WHOLE SCHOOL EVENING CONCERT & PICNIC
WEDNESDAY 19th OCTOBER, 2022 6.00pm
ATHLETIC SPORTS RESULTS:
Congratulations and thank you again to all the students for your wonderful sportsperson ship across the day. To all the staff, parents and cheer squads, thankyou for helping to make the day a great community success.
Overall Results:
1st Place: Joseph 716 points
2nd Place: Barrett 712 points
3rd Place: Mackillop 687 points
12 and Over Girls:
1st Place: T Jones
2nd Place: Eedie Hanns
3rd Place: Grace Monaghan
12 and Over Boys:
1st Place: Ryder Sullivan
2nd Place: Kaleb Carlsen
3rd Place: James Hemley
11 Year Old Girls:
1st Place: Matilda Egan
2nd Place: Savannah Farrell
3rd Place: Laila Gready
11 Year Old Boys:
1st Place: Ethan Jones
2nd Place: Callum Reading
3rd Place: Edward Redford
10 Year Old Girls:
1st Place: Greta Thomas
Equal 2nd Place: Serena Daniel
Equal 2nd Place: Eleana O’Kwor
3rd Place: Mackenzie Farrell
10 Year Old Boys:
1st Place: Aiden Guerrero
2nd Place: Liam Cameron
3rd Place: Jackson Notting
9 Year Old Girls:
Equal 1st Place: Mia Bailey
Equal 1st Place: Harper Bibby
2nd Place: Diana Daniel
3rd Place: Charli Pickering
9 Year Old Boys:
1st Place: Noah Dunn
Equal 2nd Place: Ethan Parker
Equal 2nd Place: William Lasslett
3rd Place: Jack Duxson
8 Year Old Girls:
1st Place: Lily Hine
2nd Place: Sophie O’Callaghan
3rd Place: Bailey Matthews
8 Year Old Boys:
1st Place: Tanner Freeland
Equal 2nd Place: Lenny Field
Equal 2nd Place: Fletcher Thomas
3rd Place: Oliver Sutherland
7 Year Old Girls:
1st Place: Alivia Rolph
Equal 2nd Place: Lexie Bailey
Equal 2nd Place: Emila Jones
Equal 3rd Place: Marianne Duxson
Equal 3rd Place: Keesha O’Kwor
7 Year Old Boys:
1st Place: Mac Bibby
2nd Place: Mason Whitfield
3rd Place: Lucas Papadopoulos
6 Year Old Girls:
1st Place: Bonnie Wickham
2nd Place: Evie Field
3rd Place: Delilah Terwisscha Van Scheltinga
6 Year Old Boys:
Equal 1st Place: Max Lasslett
Equal 1st Place: Marley Carlsen
Equal 1st Place: Hunter Weavell
2nd Place: Harrison Sutherland
3rd Place: Ethan Dunn
Students of the Week:
Hunter Weavell - For the fantastic work you’re doing sounding out words using your phoneme fists and putting them back together. Keep it up Hunter!
Marley Carlsen - For the brilliant work you’re doing throughout maths. Keep up the great work!
Alivia Rolph - for your wonderful efforts and excellent sportsmanship at the school sports. Well done!
Rosalie Dunn - for correctly using the Count on Strategy in maths. You are a superstar!
Aaliyah Carlsen - For participating and encouraging your peers on the athletics sports day. Well done Aaliyah.
Tamieka Austin - For working so hard at your counting, showing stamina and persistence. Well done Tamieka!
Henry Wadge - For the excellent efforts you have been making to understand and complete subtraction algorithms. Well done and keep up the fantastic work.
Diana Daniel - For consistently demonstrating our school values of being a learner and being respectful. You are a wonderful role model in our classroom.
Awuomlual Kur - For showing a willingness to grow and improve in Mathematics and Writing. You have demonstrated the attributes of a great learner. Keep it up!
Jayde Lowe - For showing a willingness to grow and improve in all subject areas. Also for writing a well structured persuasive writing text. Keep up the great work!
Archie Ross - For the amazing way you represented our school in Black Ranges Cross Country at St Arnaud last Friday.
Azariah Ciavatta - For the fantastic work you have been doing in Maths to use a variety of strategies to master multiplication problems.
Birthdays:
Congratulations to these students having a birthday this week:
Lulu Kane
Joel Kuriakose Parayil
Bonnie Wickham
Tyler Jantzen
Liam Cameron
Archie Coxon
Around Our Community:
Please follow us on instagram @stpatsstawell
School Sport Victoria and Golf Australia are proud to inform schools that the SSV Primary Golf Tournament is to be held at the Stawell Golf Course on Friday 21st October 2022.
This is a perfect opportunity for students to participate in a shortened 9-hole course to represent their school. No experience or equipment is necessary. Equipment can be borrowed on the day. Place holders will then qualify to compete in the regional finals and then the state finals if they qualify at the regional finals.
The entries are open to students in year levels 3 through to 6 enrolled at a School Sport Victoria member school.
I have attached a file to the email outlining all the details about the event.
If any student wishes to compete entries can be done online at Events Calendar | Golf Australia
Please reach out to me if you have any questions about the event. Many Thanks, Jayne Young
Upcoming Events:
Monday 23rd May - Catholic Education and Reconciliation Week
Tuesday 24th May - Open Morning 9am for 2023 Enrolments. Details to come
Thursday 2nd June - Junior R and H excursion to Historical Society
Friday 3rd June - Senior 5/6 Winter Sports Day - note change of date
Tuesday 7th June - Wellbeing Day
Friday 10th June - School Closure Day - RE PD for staff
Monday 13th June - School closure Day - Queens Birthday public holiday
Tuesday 21st June - Discovery Day at the SSC
Wednesday 22nd June - School Photos 😁
- Reports to go home
Friday 24th June - Last day of term 2 early dismissal - 2:15pm
Monday 11th July - First day Term 3
Acknowledgement of Country:
We acknowledge the Djab Wurrung and Jardwadjali people as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of this land. We pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging. We thank them for sharing their cultures, spiritualities and ways of living with the land in this place we all now call home.