Newsletter 93- May 5th 2023
Prayer of the Week:
Loving Father,
Thank you to all who are part of our school. Please grant them your encouragement, wisdom and peace.
Strengthen our community. May they be kind, patient and nurturing. May they support each other, helping with struggles and motivating all to be their best.
Comfort and restore those living under shadows of unhappiness. May many find faith discovering their identity in You and knowing Your amazing grace in their lives.
Please pour out Your blessings upon our whole school community. In Jesus name. Amen
Principal's Report:
Welcome
We are now back into the swing of things with a new school term underway. Term Two will be a short but busy term with a number of special events taking place. We have already celebrated the miracle of Easter as a school community and acknowledged ANZAC Day. Our School Captains and Vice Captains did a great job representing the school at the wreath laying service at the Cenotaph on ANZAC Day.
This week takes on a sporting note, with the school being represented at the Black Ranges Cross Country event at St Arnaud on Thursday and then on Friday the whole school will be at North Park for the Athletics Carnival. Good luck to everyone competing and fingers crossed the weather is kind to us!
Looking forward to the rest of the term we have a number of special events and occasions including Mother’s Day, Catholic Education Week, Winter Sports, and Reconciliation Week. Many people including staff, parents, and volunteers play a key role in ensuring these events run smoothly. I would like to thank all involved in advance.
2024 Enrolments
We have now confirmed our first 2024 Foundation information session and school tour which will be on Tuesday, May 30th at 9 am. If you have a child who will be starting school next year or know someone who has please contact the front office.
Aird’s Baptism
A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of being present for the Baptism of Peter, Georgia and William Aird at the St Francis of Assisi Church in Landsborough. It was a wonderful occasion for both the family and the parish of Landborough.
With Faith in Our Future
Chris McAloon
A word from the office:
Foundation 2024
Do you have a child due to start Foundation in 2024? If so, please contact the office as soon as possible to add their details to the waiting list. 2024 enrolments will be opening soon and siblings of current students are prioritised.
Kind regards, Anna Wadge Business Manager
Wellbeing:
Teaching and Learning:
School Assemblies: Our assemblies are led by a different class each week (see roster below) and happen each Friday afternoon starting at 2:50pm in the school hall. Students are dismissed from the hall on this day. We invite all our community to come along.
Week 2: 5th May No assembly Aths sports day
Week3: 12th May Middle B
Week 4: 19th May Junior R
Week 5: 26th May Catholic Education week
Week 6: 2nd June Middle C
Week 7: 9th June No Assembly school closure day
Week 8: 16th June Junior F
Week 9: 23rd June 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 or online which may result in classroom teachers being out of the classroom.
Week 3 13/5/23 Miss Georgia Flemming & Miss Lillie Comitti Religion Accreditation Course
Junior 2F remembering and thanking our ANZACs. What clever mosaic poppies and happy students.
SCHOOL ATHS TOMORROW:
* Please see below the schedule of events for tomorrow. Times are approximate and every effort will be made to keep to the schedule. Look forward to seeing you all there.
Living in Faith:
Why do we at St Patrick’s raise money for the poor?
Catholic schools participate in the Church’s mission “to bring the Good News to the poor” (Luke 4:18). In partnership with parents, parishes and other agencies within the Church and the broader community, Catholic schools are called to give witness to a faith which does justice with love. All have a responsibility to read the signs of the times and to respond with love and compassion, ever seeking to protect human dignity and serve the common good. The Catholic Church teaches that the poor represent those who are marginalised in society. Jesus himself taught the importance of helping those who are poor and in need of help.
Thankyou to all those who supported our Project Compassion Lenten fundraising efforts. Please find below an excerpt from Caritas Australia:
“I want to thank everybody who has been a part of this year’s Project Compassion – whether you’ve put spare change in a donation box at church, or you’ve set up a fundraiser at your parish or school, you have done your part to make the world a better place. Your kindness and generosity will help us to reach some of the most marginalized and vulnerable communities to face the challenges of poverty. I can’t think of a better way to live out the spirit of Lent than that.”
“Your kindness and generosity will help us to reach some of the most marginalised and vulnerable communities to face the challenges of poverty.” Caritas Australia’s CEO Kirsty Robertson said.
I am writing to you all with a reminder about help that is available in Stawell for families in need. We are all aware of families who are struggling with back to school expenses. The St Vincent de Paul Society, Stawell, can help. Please contact us by ringing -0437 344 323 and leaving a voice message. We will follow up all requests within 24 hours.
For food and grocery shopping vouchers Stawell Inter Church Council Welfare has The Cottage at 20 Sloane St. Open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 10.30am - 12.30pm. For out of hours emergencies ring -0408 038 949.
Both these local groups are manned by local volunteers and all that they do is strictly confidential. If you need any more information please contact me.
Yours, Mary Rita Thomas Secretary, St Vincent de Paul Society Stawell, and Stawell Inter Church Council and Welfare
Second hand uniforms: At this time of year please consider if your child’s uniform is too small and donate it to the second hand uniform bank, if still in great condition. We are in need of uniforms in larger sizes if anyone has any lying around. Likewise if you need a new uniform now or for next year, please call into the office and leave you request to be filled for your collection, as we have a large amount available. * If you are able, uniform purchase is a gold coin donation.
Maryanne Comitti Religious Education Leader
Save the date - Mothers day/ special persons day celebrations:
When: Next Thursday 11th May 2023.
Where: Junior hub and hall.
(Students will know the area they will be in. Please enter via hall).
Time: 12:30pm
Guests gather with students for liturgy.
Then students each have lunch with their guest/s.
At approximately 1:00pm guests go to the hall to share a cuppa, light luncheon and chat.
Please follow us on instagram; stpatsstawell
Parents and Friends News:
ALL STUDENTS:
Athletics Day - tomorrow Friday 5th May - If you are able to help please contact Mackillop Co ordinators - Kate Field and Melissa Sutherland
Mothers day stall - Next Friday 12th May, 2023
Thankyou to our Parents & Friends who have been working very hard to organise our Mothers Day Stall. Students will be able to purchase gift/s with prices ranging from $3, 5, 7, and $10.
Winter sports -Thursday May 25th, 2023 - all teams will be needed to run this event as we will be co-ordinating canteens at both North and Central Parks.
Please let Vaughan, Kate S, or Libby know if you are able to volunteer Thankyou to our hard working parents. We appreciate and value your support. Parents & Friends Committee
Birthdays:
Congratulations to these students who celebrated their birthday this week: Max Lasslett and Hunter Weavell
Around Our Community:
Upcoming Events:
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.